Disspy spyware detection and removal software

From Adobe. Creates PDF universal files for Acrobat Reader. Available via Start -> Programs

"Drive Icon and Label Utility" - assigns drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Required, otherwise the drives aren''t found

dit - dit.exe - Process Information Process File: dit or dit.exe Process Name: Drive Icon and Label Utility Description: Essential background task that is required to assign drive icons and names to flash memory cards. Company: N/A System Process: No Security Risk ( Virus/Trojan/Worm/Adware/Spyware ): No Common Errors: N/A Program installed with GE 8-in-1 Card Reader/Writer in Windows 2000 Pro environment.

Associated with an Eicon Networks ISDN or ADSL modem. System Tray icon which shows you the status of your lines (free, occupied with incoming or outgoing call). Available via Start -> Programs

Added to the SPBOT.B TROJAN!

From Executive Software''s Diskeeper defragmenting utility - a replacement for Windows Disk Defragmenter. Used to schedule defragmenting on a regular basis and not required if you do so manually on a regular basis

New variant of the RapidBlaster parasite (in a "DonkeySoft" folder in Program Files). It is not recommended you manually uninstall RapidBlaster but use RapidBlaster Killer - see here

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On HP PCs, tray icon for dla above

On HP PCs, tray icon for dla - which provides drive letter access to HP''s and Veritas'' version of DirectCD

Dell AIO Printer A940 More Info: More Info: Dell AIO Printer A940 Not Required at Startup

Advertising spyware. Considered to be one oft the worst - even creating a fake "explorer.exe" file. Can be installed via versions of "Grokster", "Lime Wire" and "KaZaA" amongst other file-sharing utilities (see here). Reported in the past as a virus

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Detects whether your are plugged into a digital telephone line and displays the information graphically. Installed by Dell (and maybe others) and is included with all Connexant V.92 and Broadcom modems

Backweb part of Data LifeGuard - diagnostic tools for Western Digital''s series of hard drives. Automatically detects an internet connection and downloads any available updates

Backweb installer - see here

D-Link System Tray icon

eFax Send button for eFax Messenger Plus. Available via Start -> Programs Disabling instructions available here

For Gilat Communications internet satellite systems - associated with SkyBlaster modem. Required if you have this system

Added by the MUGLY.I WORM!

Added by a variant of the SDBOT WORM!

Added as a result of the KWBOT.E VIRUS!

Added by the SDBOT.BIH WORM!

Added as a result of the NIBU, BAMBO and DUMARU VIRUSES!