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O23 List of Windows XP/NT services

Currently 3876 entries and growing...
Last updated on 2008-05-09 18:10:24 Eastern.


This list was originally started at SpywareAid with 730 entries and Matt gave CastleCops permission to host it. CastleCops has since (May 2005) been adding new entries to it here. The new items may not be in the original list but attempts are made to ensure the original is also updated. The full HTML list is here.

KEY:
  • "L" = Legitimate
  • "O" = Open to Debate
  • "X" = Malware/Bad
  • "?" - Unknown

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    ABC List: A - B - C - D - E - F - G - H - I - J - K - L - M - N - O - P - Q - R - S - T - U - V - W - X - Y - Z




    Full List

    NameStatusFilenameDescription
    PLFlash DeviceIoControl ServiceLIoctlSvc.exeRelated to PLFlash_DeviceIoControl Service from Prolific Technology Inc. Note: located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    PLSRemote Service (PLSRemoteSvc)OPLSRemote.exeRISKWARE! or potentially unwanted application. This application may have been installed by your system administrator for providing support for your machine. However this application has been used by several trojan authors and included in other trojans for malicious purposes. For more information CLICK_HERE
    Plug and Play (PlugPlay)Lservices.exeSpanish Windows 2000 Plug and Play
    Plug and Play Device Host (Universal Plug and Play)XWeRecl.exeAdded by Worm_Ircbot_Gen WORM! Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    Plug and Play Device Manager ($sys$DRMServer)X$sys$DRMServer.exeThis is the Sony-BMG ROOTKIT! Do not try to manually remove this! For more information check Mark Russinovich's Blog_Here or Google Sony Rootkit.
    pluginXPLUGIN.EXEAdded by the SDBOT.BUH WORM! Read the link, rootkit type stealth involved.
    PMJ151 AutoLaunch Service (PMJ151LA)LPMJ151LA.BINRelated to Panasonic_DVC_Web_Camera Note: Located in C:\%WINDIR%\
    pmlL
    pmlL
    Pml DriverLHPHipm09.exeRelated to HP printers
    Pml Driver HPH11LHPHipm11.exeHP PML Driver for HP.s Photosmart printers.
    Pml Driver HPZ12LHPZipm12.exeRelated to HP printers.
    pmldriver hpz12L
    PMounterLPMounter.exePartition Mounter task installed with the Paragon Hard Disk Manager software. (answers that work)
    PMSveHLPMSveH.exeRelated to Lenovo part or IBM ThinkVantage, Note: Located in C:\WINDOWS\system32\
    PnkBstrALPnkBstrA.exeRelated to PunkBuster from Even Balance, Inc. Service that look for cheats while users are playing on PunkBuster enabled servers. Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    PnkBstrBLPnkBstrB.exeRelated to PunkBuster from Even Balance, Inc. Service that look for cheats while users are playing on PunkBuster enabled servers. Note: Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    pnpextXwmc.exeAdded by the Troj/LeechPie-D TROJAN! Note: The file wmc.exe is a legitimate remote administration tool, but in this case is being used by the trojan.
    Policy AgentXsvchost.exe -k Policy AgentAdded by the Fuwudoor TROJAN!
    Pop-Up Stopper Anti-Spyware Service (PWISVC)LPWISVC.EXERelated to Pop-Up_Stopper_Anti-Spyware from Panicware. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\Panicware\Pop-Up Stopper Anti-Spyware\
    Portrait Displays Display Tune Service (DTSRVC)Ldtsrvc.exeRelated to MagicTune by SAMSUNG.
    Posadis 0.60.6Lposadissrv.exeRelated to Posadis A DNS server for Unix and Windows platforms, supporting authoritative service (master/slave) as well as caching. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Posadis 0.60.6\
    PostgreSQL Database Server 8.0 (pgsql-8.0)Lpg_ctl.exeRelated to PostgreSQL open source database.
    PostgreSQL Database Server 8.2 (pgsql-8.2)Lpg_ctl.exeRelated to PostgreSQL open source database.
    Power Adapter (ADIDown)Xsvchost.exe Troj/Maran-AB Read the link, steals information
    Power Adapter (ADIDown)Xsvchost.exe Troj/Maran-AW Note:Located in C:\Windows (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR% (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Power Manager (PowerManager)Xsvchost.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\%WINDIR%\ folder.
    PowerAlert UPS EngineLpaserver.exeRelated to IBM Power Management utililty.
    PowerPanel Personal Edition Service (ppped)Lppped.exeRelated to CyberPower dependable line of uninterruptible power supplies. Note: Located in C:\Program Files\CyberPower PowerPanel Personal Edition\
    PowerUtility Remote Power Management Service (putlrsrv)LPUTLRSRV.exeRelated to Power_Utility Remote Power Management Service. From FUJITSU LIMITED. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Fujitsu\PowerUtility\remote\
    PowerUtility Schedule (PUSCSRVC)LPUSCSRVC.exeRelated to Power_Utility service. Schedule from FUJITSU LIMITED. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Fujitsu\PowerUtility\schedule\
    PowerUtility TV Recording Reservation (PUSCSRVC)LPUSCSRVCBas.exeRelated to FUJITSU LIMITED
    PPCtlPrivLPPCtlPriv.exeRelated to CA_Anti-Spyware Note: Located in \%Program Files%\CA\CA Internet Security Suite\CA Anti-Spyware\
    PPPoE ServiceLpppoeservice.exeRelated to the Internet Provider High Speed Services (ISP)
    prairieFyre Application Updater ServiceLUpdaterService.exeRelated to Application_ Updater Service from prairieFyre Software Inc, Note: Located in C:\Program Files\prairieFyre Software Inc\6100CCS\6110\Application Updater Service\
    PreEmpt (qfcoresvc)Lloadsvc.exeRelated to preEmpt Active System Hardening. Made by PivX Solutions, Inc. This file should be found in the Program Files\PivX\PreEmpt folder.
    Prevx Agent (PREVXAgent)LPXAgent.exeRelated to Prevx Ltd. Antivirus and software protection.
    Prime95 ServiceLPRIME95.EXEHelp Universities to find Prime_Numbers The user should decide it's participation.
    Print Client Share (PrntCSh)Xpsmcsh.exeListed as w32 IRC-Bot gen by PrevX here
    Print Job Accounting (OkiJaSvc)Loklogsvc.exeRelated to Print_Job_Accounting software from Oki Data Americas, Inc. Printer service. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Okidata\Print Job Accounting\
    Print Job Accounting Watch Service (OkiWchSvc)Lokwchsvc.exeRelated to Print_Job_Accounting software from Oki Data Americas, Inc. Printer Watch service. Note: Located in \%Program Files%\Okidata\Print Job Accounting\
    Print Scheduler (prtsch)Xusnsvc.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This rojan is located in \%WINDIR%\System\
    Print Spool Handler (Print Spooler)Xspooler.exeAdded by the W32/Codbot-X WORM! Note: This worm file is found in the System32 folder.
    Print Spooler (Spooler)Lspoolsv.exeUsed for Fax and Printing. Unknown owner :Location: C:\WINDOWS\system32\spoolsv.exe
    Print Spooler Manager (prntspman)Xspoolsvr.exeAdded by an unidentified TROJAN! of the Sdbot family. Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K)
    Print Spooler ServiceX(random file).exe Troj/Agent-FXX Note:Located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Allows others to access the computer. Steals information
    Print Spooler Service (SpoolSvc201)Xsklrr7yvxzac.exeAdded by the HackerDefender SDBot TROJAN! ROOTKIT INFECTION Note: This worm\trojan is located in Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Also found in C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ folder. The filename is random. The service name is known to be from SpoolSvc201 to SpoolSvc2xx
    Print Spooler Service (SpoolSvc203)Xcjnr4r4ngyrk.exeAdded by the HackerDefender SDBot TROJAN! ROOTKIT INFECTION Note: This worm\trojan is located in Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Also found in C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ folder. The filename is random. The service name is known to be from SpoolSvc201 to SpoolSvc2xx
    Print Spooler Service (SpoolSvc204)Xnlkfev7exne.exeAdded by the HackerDefender SDBot TROJAN! ROOTKIT INFECTION Note: This worm\trojan is located in Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Also found in C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ folder. The filename is random. The service name is known to be from SpoolSvc201 to SpoolSvc2xx
    Print Spooler Service (SpoolSvc205)Xmlsdf8h8183934.exeAdded by the HackerDefender SDBot TROJAN! ROOTKIT INFECTION Note: This worm\trojan is located in Note: This worm\trojan is located in C:\Windows\System (Win9x/Me), C:\%WINDIR%\System32 (XP/WinNT/2K) Also found in C:\WINDOWS\TEMP\ folder. The filename is random. The service name is known to be from SpoolSvc201 to SpoolSvc2xx

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