Part of Nero application used to write to CDRW discs and use them as an additional storage device, sort of like a huge floppy.

This is a component of the IOLO Technology\'s System Mechanic suite of tools. This is a secure file deletion tool that can replace (or be used along side of) the Recycle Bin. See www.iolo.com Blurb from their website: System Mechanic Professional wins CNET Editor\'s Pick CNET has announced that System Mechanic Professional has received their coveted Editor\'s Pick award. \"System Mechanic 4 Professional offers a better selection of tools and technical support than Norton SystemWorks Professional does\", states the associated review.

"IncrediMail is an advanced, feature-rich email program that offers you an unprecedented interactive experience. Unique multimedia features will enable you to tailor your email experience so that it fits your mood and personality"

Another Internet trace cleaner that can be set to run at startup or run manually at any time. Cleans the index.dat file prior to explorer acquiring it.

Associated with PaperPort scanner software from ScanSoft

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Windows Inet Daemon from Hummingbird Communications. "Hummingbird Inetd has the advanced ability to conserve PC resources by listening for connection requests and launching server daemons". Provides PCs with the full functionality of a UNIX workstation

Executable used by MS Internet Information Server (IIS). If it's running, then so is IIS. Useful in knowing whether you require the patch for the Code Red worm. Comes with PWS (Personal Web Server) or NT4 and handles ASP-, PHP code (+ more)

Added by the DONBOMB.A TROJAN!

For Compaq PC's. Runs Compaq internet setup wizard and offers you to signup from ISP list

Added by a variant of the RBOT WORM!

Written by New Media Properties, LLC and you're asked if you want to download and install it if you visit one of their search engine websites (which I chose not to). What does it do and is it needed?

Adult content dialler

Infuzer - "is a service that copies dates from the web or an email straight to your electronic calendar". Beware of the following adware trait - "Infuzer provides web site owners with a unique opportunity to communicate with their visitors in a way that is useful and relevant to them, as well as increasing return visits and brand awareness, and providing new e-commerce opportunities"

Msview parasite variant

Part of Panda Anti-Virus. Responsible for scanning the boot sector of your disk and your memory at startup to check for viruses that try and load and act before your anti-virus is fully operational. It only adds a fraction of a second to start-up time and is worth leaving active

Added by the OSCABOT-I WORM!

Added by the RBOT-ZN WORM!

Added by the BINJO TROJAN!

Associated with Epson (and maybe other) printers. Tells you when the ink's running low and asks if you want to buy another cartridge on-line

Program designed to reduce ink consumed during printings. Tray icon allows you to turn on or off and to designate how much ink you wish to save.

Associated with Canon (and maybe other) printers. Tells you when the ink's running low and asks if you want to buy another cartridge on-line

Associated with eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT

Associated with the Realtime Monitor of eTrust Antivirus/InoculateIT version 6 virus scanners from Computer Associates. For NT/2K/XP users you may need a patch if seeing high CPU useage - see here