Related to the Dell OEM version of the Sound Blaster Audigy 2 sound card. If this item is listed and checked in startup, the System32 folder will appear on every startup. A patch is available - filename R75304.EXE - that fixes the issue. You can find that file at support.dell.com by typing that name in the 'Search' box available there. It addresses the root of the problem in Creative's software and corrects it. Unfortunately there is no direct link to the file, but it's easily available using the search function

System Tray access to Sony Ericsson PC Suite (now replaced by PC Companion) which "connects your phone to your computer and expands the capabilities of your phone". Run manually via the Start Menu (or optional desktop shortcut) before connecting the phone

Aluria Software's spyware removal tool. Not recommended as Aluria partnered with WhenU, the well known adware company

BlueLight Internet Search Enhancements related by United Online, Inc

Used to set a Brother MFC printer/copier/scanner as the default printer after installation

For Compaq PC's. Part of Backweb

Puts the ATI Catalyst™ Control Center Icon/Shortcut on the System Tray - available via Start → Programs

Compaq Diagnostic record system utility which allow you to view information about your computer's hardware and software configuration

System Tray access to change update settings for the Sony CONNECT Player originally supplied with their range of USB or hard disk based MP3 players and used in conjunction with the CONNECT Music store download service - now replaced by SonicStage CP

Used to create and connect your SBC Yahoo DSL connection. This program has been reported to cause problems for some users. If you find that it causes you pc to become slow or unstable you should uninstall it (using Add/Remove programs) and manually connect your DSL connection

Part of the Creative PlayCenter for their range of sound cards - replaced by the MediaSource player/organizer

Dr. SpeedTouch is some sort of diagnostics software which sends out information to a server which then relays the information back to the program to test the network to see if the SpeedTouch ADSL modem connection is working properly. Not required if connected via Ethernet (and probably USB). Can cause a slow down in Win2K

"Desktop Sidebar provides you with instant access to the information you most desire by grabbing data from your PC and the internet. The result is a dynamic visual display you configure and control"

Registration reminder for OmniPage version 15 from Nuance (was ScanSoft)

The Xerox Document WorkCentre XD Series Status Monitor displays information about your printer and currently active or waiting print jobs. You can use it to control your printing environment and manage your printing operations. Available via Start → Programs

The Xerox Document WorkCentre XE Series Status Monitor displays information about your printer and currently active or waiting print jobs. You can use it to control your printing environment and manage your printing operations. Available via Start → Programs

Registration reminder for OmniPage version 15 from Nuance (was ScanSoft)

Registration reminder for Ominpage version 16 from Nuance

Registration reminder for Ominpage SE version 4 from Scansoft (now Nuance)