Program Not Found
The program request was not found in our current database.
This doesn't necessarily mean you should remove this program. It just indicates it hasn't been
included in our database yet. We'll be working hard to update our database with programs which are
requested and not found.
We now have a record that someone has requested information on
this program so we will do some research and update our records soon.
WinPatrols Most UN-WANTED LIST
Sony VAIO Action Setup Server – VASERV.EXE
VASERV.EXE comes installed on many Sony VAIO systems. This utility monitors USB or Firewire ports. When it detects that a device has been connected via these ports, it launches the appropriate program. If you don’t need this functionality, the file can be removed.
More information can be found at http://www.sonystyle.com. Simply select "Computers and Peripherals then select the VAIO Desktop or Notebook system that you use.
Sony
Symantec Product Registration - VCCLEANUP.EXE
VCCLEANUP.EXE is used when registering some products by Symantec Corp. VCSETUP.EXE should start Symantec's LiveReg application. You'll progress through several screens and may be asked to respond to a survey. VCCLEANUP.EXE should run at the end of the process to remove it and other registration files from your registry.
You may have this file running because the registry key was never cleaned up. It is not required and doesn't do anything useful for you so we'd generally recommend removing it. Some categorize this type of file as spyware but there is no evidence at this time that it collects and sends data to Symantec without your knowledge.
Symantec
CD/DVD Emulator - VCDPLAYX.EXE
VCDPLAYX.EXE installs with Farstone's Virtual Drive and Game Drive. VirtualDrive emulates your computer's CD/DVD-ROM drive, which enables you to run CD & DVD programs directly from your hard drive without the use of the physical CD/DVD-ROM drive or the actual disc. GameDrive does exactly the same thing but it's marketed to gamers. If you use this type of emulation, then you need to keep this file in place.
Get support for VirtualDrive, GameDrive and other Farstone Products at http://www.farstone.com/home/en/shtml/supports.shtml.
Farstone
Vet Antivirus – VETMSG9X.EXE
VETMSG9X.EXE installs as part of Vet Antivirus (Vet Net Surfer and Vet Enterprise) by Computer Associates. If you use this antivirus program, then leave this file in place. Both InoculateIT and Vet Antivirus have been renamed eTrust Antivirus. More information can be found at http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/Product.asp?ID=156. It appears that Vet antivirus is still marketed in Australia.
Antivirus programs can only protect you from viruses they know about. So please be sure to keep your Vet Antivirus data files up to date. You can download the free updates at http://www.vet.com.au/html/software/update.html.
Computer Associates
Vet Antivirus – VETMSG9X.EXE
VETMSGNT.EXE installs as part of Vet Antivirus (Vet Net Surfer and Vet Enterprise) by Computer Associates. If you use this antivirus program, then leave this file in place. Both InoculateIT and Vet Antivirus have been renamed eTrust Antivirus. More information can be found at http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/Product.asp?ID=156. It appears that Vet antivirus is still marketed in Australia.
Antivirus programs can only protect you from viruses they know about. So please be sure to keep your Vet Antivirus data files up to date. You can download the free updates at http://www.vet.com.au/html/software/update.html.
Computer Associates
eTrust Antivirus Tray Icon – VETTRAY.EXE
VETTRAY.EXE is a system tray icon by eTrust antivirus (formerly InoculateIT or VET antivirus) by Computer Associates. This system tray icon can be used to pop up the InoculateIT control panel and notifies you when automatic protection is enabled. If you don't mind going through Start > Programs, then this file can be safely removed.
More information can be found at http://www3.ca.com/Solutions/Product.asp?ID=156.
Computer Associates
Virtual Girl – VG.EXE
We found multiple instances of VG.EXE.
1. This file may be a freeware graph viewer by Marcin Kik. The Graph Viewer (vg.exe) is a program that lets you view and prepare animated presentations of the objects designed with the Stereoscopic Editor. More information from the author can be found at http://www.tcs.uni.wroc.pl/~kik/.
2. More commonly, VG.EXE is the executable for any number of "Virtual Girl" programs (most of them pornographic). Either program can be removed if you don't find it useful.
SiS Video Driver – VI_GRM.EXE
VI_GRM.EXE and VI_GRM.DRV are driver files for video cards based upon the SiS Corporation 6326 chipset. VI_GRM.EXE loads your video display properties.
When you install the driver, the line
load=C:\SIS6326\vi_grm.exe
is added to your win.ini file. While some sources say this file is not required, we'd strongly recommend leaving it in place. If you do opt to try removing it, you'd also have to remove it from your win.ini file to prevent "not found" error messages on boot.
Multiple Programs – VIEW.EXE
Most commonly, a file called VIEW.EXE installs with the XUpiter Orbit Explorer Toolbar. Xupiter consists of an Internet Explorer toolbar containing link buttons to one of Xupiter's search engines and a task run at Windows startup which downloads updates to the software and may launch pop-ups. It also contains functionality to hijack your home page and address bar searches, and add Xupiter links to your bookmarks.
You may also find these files on your system: XUPITERSTARTUP.EXE, XUPITERSTARTUP2003.EXE, XTCFGLOADER.EXE, and XUPITERTOOLBARLOADER.EXE. We'd recommend removing these files they are spyware.
VIEW.EXE may be a multi-format file viewer and editor by ClikView: www.spadixbd.com/clikview/.
VIEW.EXE may also be a text file viewer by Pragma Systems: www.pragmasys.com/TelnetServer/WebHelp/html/view.htm.
VIEW.EXE may be a 3d data modeling tool: cropmodelingworkshop.unl.edu/ASC_View.htm.
VIEW.EXE may be a schematic viewer by Calrad: www.calrad.com/calrad/viewer.html or by CircuitsforSale: www.circuitsforsale.com/viewer.htm.
Because VIEW.EXE is name commonly used for file viewers, it's possible that other programs may use this filename. Try to determine which you have before removing.
Spyware Utility – VIRTUALBOUNCER.EXE
Virtual Bouncer is the first software product from Spyware Labs. It is a free utility that will search your hard drive for spyware and let you know if it finds any. This program will not remove the spyware for you unless you pay for a subscription to the service so you may want to stick with AdAware or one of the other free spyware removal utilities.
More info can be found at http://www.spywarelabs.com/downloads.html.
Spyware Labs
CD/DVD Recorder - VOBREGCHECK
VOBREGCHECK is used to register ownership of VOB CD/DVD recording software by VOB Information Systems, Inc in the US and VOB Computersystme GmbH in Germany. Registering this software and then rebooting should get this file out of your startup list.
VOB Information Systems, Inc.
CD/DVD Recorder - VOBREGCHECK.EXE -CHECKREG
VOBREGCHECK is used to register ownership of VOB CD/DVD recording software by VOB Information Systems, Inc in the US and VOB Computersystme GmbH in Germany. Registering this software and then rebooting should get this file out of your startup list.
VOB Information Systems, Inc.
Norton AntiVirus - VPTRAY.EXE
Copyright (C) Symantec Corporation 1991-2000
VPTRAY is the VirusProtect Shield System Tray icon for Norton AntiVirus Corporate Edition 7.x. As with all Norton AntiVirus products this icon enables you to start Norton AntiVirus in order to configure it, run a virus scan, do a LiveUpdate, etc.
There are some Windows start-up problems associated with VPTray. This article offers solutions.
Symantec
McAfee Virus Scan - VSECCOMR
This file installs with Virus Scan by McAfee. It periodically reminds you to check for updates. Antivirus programs can only protect against viruses they know about. For this reason, it’s very important to check for updates to virus data (signature) files.
If you prefer to check for updates without these reminders, this file can be removed. This file won’t appear in Virus Scan version 5.x or later.
Mcafee
McAfee & Dr Solomon Virus Shield – VSHWIN32.EXE
VSHWIN32 installs with McAfee VirusScan up to version 4.x and Dr Solomon's VirusScan. This file is needed if you have automatic system scan (Vshield) setup. Most antivirus manufacturers recommend having this feature turned on so your system is protected as you work and browse the web. If the program is causing problems, you can remove it from your startup programs then can run it manually via Start > Programs.
Antivirus programs can only scan for viruses they're aware of. Be sure to update your virus data files:
http://download.mcafee.com/updates/updates.asp
McAfee
TrueVector Service - VSMON.EXE
Copyright © 2001, Zone Labs Inc.
VSMON.EXE installs with the ZoneAlarm and ZoneAlarm Pro Internet Firewall software by ZoneLabs. It enforces the security rules you set up when you installed Zone Alarm; Monitoring internet traffic and generating alerts for disallowed access.
It may display as "True Vector" in your task list if you're running Windows 95, 98, 98r2 or Me. If you run ZoneAlarm, you must leave this file in place. ZoneAlarm won't run properly without it.
Zonelabs
TrueVector Service - VSMON.EXE -SERVICE
Copyright © 2001, Zone Labs Inc.
VSMON.EXE is the executable for TrueVector. It installs with the ZoneAlarm and ZoneAlarm Pro Internet Firewall software by ZoneLabs. It enforces the security rules you set up when you installed Zone Alarm. It may display as "True Vector" in your task list.
The -SERVICE switch runs TrueVector as a service on startup. It will continue to run until you shutdown your computer or end the service in the Services Manager. If you run ZoneAlarm, you must leave this file in place. ZoneAlarm won't run properly without it.
Zonelabs
McAfee & Dr Solomon Antivirus – VSSTAT
This file installs with both McAfee’s and Dr Solomon’s VirusScan antivirus software. It manages communication among Virus Shield (VShield) components and displays a VShield icon on your desktop. It can run automatically on startup or manually via the Start menu then pick Programs.
McAfee
Dr Solomon
Volume Shadow Copy - vssvc.exe
Service provided by Microsoft Corporation
Manages and implements Volume Shadow Copies used for backup and other purposes. If this service is stopped, shadow copies will be unavailable for backup and the backup may fail. If this service is disabled, any services that explicitly depend on it will fail to start.
Default Processes in Windows 2000
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