Soundman :
Description:
soundman.exe is a installed with Sound cards made by Realtek. This process merely places an icon on the system tray for easy access to diagnostic features. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
NvCpl :
nvcpl.exe is a process which is registered as W32.SpyBot.S Worm. It takes advantage of the Windows LSASS vulnerability, which creates a buffer overflow and instigates your computer to shut down. To see more information about this vulnerability please look at the following Microsoft bulletin:
http://www.microsoft.com/technet/security/bulletin/ms04-011.mspx.
This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system. Please see additional details regarding this process.
Nwiz :
Description:
nwiz.exe is a part of NVidia's Nview features installable alongside it's graphics hardware products. This application will give the user access to additional features which allow the configuration of up to 32 monitors on a host, or to expand the desktop across many monitors. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.
RunDll32 :
Description:
rundll32.exe is a process which executes DLL's and places their libraries into the memory, so they can be used more efficiently by applications. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
OpwareSE2 :
opwarese2.exe is a process associated with OmniPage from ScanSoft. Omnipage is a document conversion software helping you to convert documents between different formats.
Ereg :
File Ereg.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files". The file size on Windows XP is 729088 bytes.
The program has a visible window. Program is loaded during the Windows boot process (see Registry key: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run). The file is not a Windows system file. The program can be removed using the control panel Add\Remove programs applet. Therefore the technical security rating is 10% dangerous.
Jusched :
"jusched.exe" belongs to Java - this is an OS independent application environment.
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http://java.sun.com: Java technology is a portfolio of products that are based on the power of networks and the idea that the same software should run on many different kinds of systems and devices.)
avgnt :
avgnt.exe is a process belonging to Avira Internet Security Suite which protects your computer against Internet-bound threats such as spyware and trojans which can be distributed through e-mail or attack directly to the computer allowing unauthorized access to your computer. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
oasclnt :
oasclnt.exe is a process belonging to McAfee Internet Security Suite which protects your computer against Internet-bound threats such as spyware and trojans which can be distributed through e-mail or attack directly to the computer allowing unauthorized access to your computer. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
MpfTray :
mpftray.exe is a process belonging to McAfee Internet Security suite. It creates a icon on the desktop tray for easy access. This program is a non-essential system process, and is installed for ease of use.
vsnpstd :
vsnpstd.exe is a process bundled with Olidata WebCam and LG USB WebCams. This is a non system critical process however it should not be terminated unless suspected of causing problems.
MsgPlus :
msgplus.exe is distributed as a third party MSN extension. However is also spyware if installed with the sponsor program it offers to install. If this optional sponsor program was installed, this process monitors your browsing habits and distributes the data back to the author's servers for analysis. This also prompts advertising popups. Please see additional details regarding this process.
mcupdate :
mcupdate.exe is a process belonging to McAfee Internet Security Suite. This process ensures the computer's virus definitions are up to date by connecting to McAfee's server on the Internet. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
mcagent :
mcagent.exe is a process belonging to McAfee Internet Security Suite. This process ensures the computer's virus definitions are up to date by communicating with the McAfee VirusScan server on the network. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
mcmnhdlr :
mcmnhdlr.exe is vital process for McAfee SecurityCenter and Virusscan Online. Removing this process will disable the automatic scanning.
mcvsshld :
mcvsshld.exe is an important executable belonging to McAfee's Internet security suite. This program is important for the stable and secure running of your computer and should not be terminated.
Dragdiag :
dragdiag.exe is installed with Alcatel ADSL modems. A tray icon is installed with this process which allows quick access to this diagnostic and configuration utility. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
ctfmon :
ctfmon.exe is a process belonging to Microsoft Office Suite. It activates the Alternative User Input Text Input Processor (TIP) and the
Microsoft Office XP Language Bar. This program is a non-essential system process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
Note: ctfmon.execould also be a process which is registered as a trojan. This Trojan allows attackers to access your computer from remote locations, stealing passwords, Internet banking and personal data. This process is a security risk and should be removed from your system.
Determining whether ctfmon.exe is a virus or a legitimate Windows process depends on the directory location it executes or runs from in WinTasks.
NMBgMonitor :
nmbgmonitor.exe is a process belonging to Nero Home. This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
msmsgs :
msmsgs.exe is the main process relating to the MSN Messenger Internet chat tool installed by default on most Windows computers. A tray bar is also installed alongside this process for easy access to its features which include Internet chat, file sharing and audio/video conferencing. This is a non-essential process. Disabling or enabling it is down to user preference.
Note: msmsgs.exe could also be a process which belongs to the . This program is a non-essential process, but should not be terminated unless suspected to be causing problems.
msnmsgr :
msnmsgr.exe is the main executable for MSN Messenger, which is bundled with Windows and Microsoft Office. It provides online chat, an file sharing capabilities.