| Name | Status | Filename | Description |
|---|
| PC Pitstop Optimize Scheduler | N | PCPOptimize.exe | Related to PCPitstop_Optimize performance improvement program that runs while executing optimizations. Not required at startup. Note: Located in %\Program Files%\PCPitstop\Optimize\ |
| PCShield | X | regsvr32 /s,[path],sfg_****.dll | SafeguardProtect/Veevo malware, where * is a random char or digit |
| postSetupCheck | X | gzmrt.dl | Added by AdRotator/IconAds Note: Located in \%WINDIR%\System32\ Note: Delete only this file gzmrt.dll |
| PCCClient.exe | Y | PCCClient.exe | PC-Cillin 2002 antivirus software |
| pmcqt | X | pmcqt.exe | Added by the Troj/Dluca-V
TROJAN!
Note: This trojan file is found in the System (95/98/ME) or System32 (NT/2000/XP) folder.
|
| Prayer | U | PTW.EXE | Islamic Adhan program (call fpr daily prayers) |
| PC Spy Keylogger | X | ToolKeylogger.exe | Added by the PCSpyKeyLogger
Spyware.
Note: PCSpyKeylogger is a spyware program that captures keystrokes, screen shots and logs user activity on the compromised computer. Log files of user activity can then be transmitted to third parties through email or ftp, must be manually installed. |
| PSNotify | Y | psnotify.exe | Pharos SignUp Vx - "PC reservation and management application that addresses the PC scheduling needs of public libraries and higher education labs and libraries" |
| PureText.exe | U | PureText.exe | Related to PureText Copies text from a web page, a word document, help, etc., and paste it as simple text into another application without getting all the formatting code. Note: Located in \%ROOT%\Documents and Settings\All Users\Start Menu\Programs\Startup\ |
| PowerReg SchedulerV3 | N | PowerReg,SchedulerV3.exe | PowerREGISTER from Leadertech. Registration reminder as used by Iomega, Hasbro & Microprose - amongst others |
| PCWatch | U | pcwatch.exe | Added by the Spyware.PCWatch surveillance software. Uninstall this software if you did not install it yourself. |
| PCStart | N | Pcm25.exe | Runs as part of PCMonitor which is a program for monitoring your activity on your system. It makes screen dumps and key logging. It can hang-up your system because the screen dump page gets VERY big |
| PcCtlCom | Y | Pcctlcom.exe | Trend Micro PC-cillin Internet Security |
| Praize Messenger | U | itLoad.exe | Praize IM Christian chat instant messenger |
| PC Suite Tray | U | PCSuite.exe | Related to Nokia_PC_Suite lets you edit, synchronize and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a cable or wireless connection. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\ |
| PerformCl | X | perfcl.exe | adware downloader and installer |
| PtUDFApp | N | PtUDFApp.exe | Sony abCD program, included on the CD Xtreme install CD, used to format CD-RWs for packet writing (similar to DirectCD). Available via Start -> Programs. Note that you must add a /T switch to the command line to get it to load to the taskbar |
| PractiSearch | U | PSearch.exe | PractiSearch web search software |
| PIPE SYSTEM | X | pipe.exe | Added by W32/Mytob-FF WORM! |
| Pluck Tray | U | PluckTray.exe | RSS (XML TAGS) reader program |
| PhilipsDM | U | DeviceManager.exe | Related to Philips_Medical Supplies. Support a full range of cardiac and monitoring equipment. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Philips\Philips Device Manager\Bin\ |
| PPSVC | U | [path to file] | PC_Police is spyware that logs keystrokes, files looked at, applications used, and chats on either MSN, Yahoo, ICQ or AOL. This information can then be transmitted to a remote user. If you didn't install this yourself remove it. |
| pmc | X | 764.exe | Adult content dialler |
| Pwrsave | U | Pwrsave.exe | Toshiba Power Saver utilities. Required on a laptop if you run of a battery and want to conserve power |
| Print Spooler | X | spoolsvc32.exe | Added by the SDBOT.BB WORM! |
| PCSuiteTrayApplication | N | TrayApplication.exe | System Tray icon for Nokia PC Suite. PC Suite lets you synchronize, edit, and back up many of your phone's files on a compatible PC through a wireless or cable connection. PC Suite can also be launched through Start Menu. |
| Pe2ckfnt SE | N | chkfont.exe | Used to check whether the fonts are installed properly on your computer or not for a scanner. If you don't want to execute it, you can uncheck it in the startup menu |
| PhotoExplosionCalCheck | U | calcheck.exe | Related to Photo_Explosion delivers powerful photo editing features. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Nova Development\Photo Explosion 3.0 SE\ |
| ptech | X | ptech.exe | Related to "Prutect" malware from e2Give |
| PProTray | N | pprotray.exe | Part of the power professional program. Loads the System Tray control |
| PMT | U | personalmoneytree.exe | According to the web site Personal_Money_Tree
is an automatic cash rebate program. Note: Not recommended. |
| Parallel Tasking | X | ptask.exe | Added by the TROJ/SMALL-CJ TROJAN! |
| Purgative | U | PURGATIVE100.EXE | AIM (AOL Instant Messenger) Ad Remover Using Active Memory Edits instead of a patch/crack |
| PestPatrol Control Center | U | PPControl.exe | PestPatrol Control Terminal - launches PestPatrol features such as PPMemCheck and CookiePatrol |
| pop06apelt | X | thiselt.exe | Added by Adware-ZenoSearch ADAWARE! Note: located in C:\Windows\ (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\ (XP/WinNT/2K) |
| PartSeal | U | PartSeal.exe | System backup for Sony Vaio PCs. Adds a recovery mechanism for users over and above any System Restore features - allowing users to revert a drive back to the state it was when bought form the factory by hitting F10. The user obviously loses any data stored if not backed-up elsewhere |
| ppass | U | Antispy.exe | AntiSpy firewall - "program designed to combat against various types of intrusion and monitoring programs currently in use or presently being developed worldwide" |
| PService | X | svcnow32.exe | Added by the TROJ/SPYBOT-DJ TROJAN! |
| Power-Antivirus-2009 | X | Power-Antivirus-2009.exe | Added by the Power_Antivirus_2009 rogue antivirus program. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Power-Antivirus-2009\ Note: Use SDFix under supervision. |
| Pinger | N | pinger.exe | Pinger is the resident program for Toshiba updates. Periodically checks to see if there are any software/driver upgrades for your particular computer model. If it finds any, it posts a notification |
| Protection | X | Norton Internet,Security.exe | Added by the W32.ELITPER.E WORM! |
| PnP Driver | X | playboy.exe | Added by the W32/Forbot-FR
WORM!
Note: This worm/trojan file is found in the System (95/98/Me) or System32 (Nt/2000/XP) folder.
Added Note: This malware can collect system information, add or delete
shares and users, kill processes, download and execute files, send email,
remotely control a connected web cam, sniff network traffic or launch a denial-of-service attack! |
| PersFw | Y | PersFw.exe | Kerio or Tiny Personal Firewall |
| Popup Blocker System | X | PopUpBlocker.exe | Added by a variant of the WIN32.RBOT WORM!
|
| PrecisionTime | X | PrecisionTime.exe | PrecisionTime - clock synchronizing software containg spyware by Claria/GAIN. Please note that Claria Corporation no longer support GAIN-Supported software - see here
|
| PAVFNSVR | Y | PavFnSvr.exe | Panda Antivirus
|
| PVUnInst1 | U | PVUnInst1.exe | Privacy_View is privacy software that ensures that all your private computer files, photos, documents, and websites remain secure from prying eyes. |
| ProxyWay | U | proxyway.exe | ProxyWay anonymous proxy surfing software |
| PDUiP6000DMon | U | PDUiP6000DMon.exe | Related to Canon iP6000D printer |
| prktect | | prktect.exe | "Prutect" malware from e2Give - attempts to tamper with a number of anti spyware applications, like Ad-Aware and SpyBot S&D. - NOTE: has been seen using alternative file names like prdtect.exe, prmtect.exe and so forth! |
| ProgramControl | X | ProgramControl.exe | Added by the Troj/Dloadr-BAG Trojan |
| PVR | N | PVR.exe | Pocket Voice Recorder - freeware sound recorder that records from microphone and any other input line available with your sound card |
| ProtocolEventTsk | X | csrwjd.exe | Added by Troj/Stinx-N TROJAN! |
| PopUpStopperCompanion | U | PSComp.exe | PopupStopper_Companion popup blocker |
| PC-Antispyware | X | PC-Antispyware.exe | Added by PC-Antispyware A rogue anti-spyware program. PCAntiSpyware is a misleading application that may give exaggerated reports of threats on the computer. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\PC-Antispyware\ |
