"Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" for the Lexmark X84-X85 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Button manager for features such as scan, scan to E-mail, copy, etc

Part of the Access Connections connectivity-assistant program for IBM/Lenovo ThinkPad or 3000 Family notebook computers - "allowing users to seamlessly switch between wired and wireless environments, managing security settings, printers, home page and other location-specific settings automatically." This is the System Tray icon giving notifications of and access to the Wireless Connection Status

Control panel program for the Philips Acoustic Edge soundcard. Not required unless changed settings aren't retained

Ad Arrest IE popup killer from GameFools

Part of Altiris (by Symantec) "service-oriented management solutions provide a modular and future-proof approach to managing highly diverse and widely distributed IT infrastructures"

Actual Multiple Monitors by Actual Tools - "fills up the gaps in Windows user interface when working with several monitors at once. Install Actual Multiple Monitors to get such essential controls as Taskbar, Start menu, system tray and Task Switcher on each connected display, quickly allocate windows between monitors (either manually or automatically), improve the look-and-feel of your desktop with the multi-monitor desktop wallpaper and screen saver, create as many desktop profiles as you need"

Advanced Call Center - "full-featured yet easy-to-use answering machine software for your voice modem"

Ad Blocker Pro ad and popup blocker from 3B Software

Acer Portal, part of the Acer BYOC Apps - which "allows you to start building your own cloud to connect and share everything in your life between your smart devices and your computer. Freely manage anything from photos to movies to documents all over the cloud!"

AdBin - "Free and easy solution to managing your Window's hosts file. A fun way to block ads"

Button monitor for the Lexmark X63 all-in-one multifunction printer/copier/scanner. Works in conjunction with the "Lexmark Scan & Copy Control Program" button manager whose filename is "AcBtnMgr_X63.exe"

Actual Title Buttons by Actual Tools - "is intended to optimize daily window management activities with just one mouse-click. Actual Title Buttons lets you add the new Minimize to Tray, Roll Up, Stay Always-on-Top, Make Transparent and other buttons to any program's title bar next to the Windows standard Minimize/Maximize/Close buttons. The new buttons are as easy-to-use as the standard ones but far more handy!"

Webroot Accelerate - allows you to optimize Windows network registry settings in order to boost surfing speeds. Leave this enabled if you find it improves your connection

Included with older versions of Adobe Photoshop products. Loads the user created ICC profile which adjusts monitor colours across all programs, including Photoshop. Required by some graphics professionals who want their monitor calibrated. Most home users will not need it

System Tray access to, and notifications for Acronis Drive Monitor - which "can help predict when a hard drive is about to fail, giving you the chance to backup your data before disaster strikes. When Acronis Drive Monitor identifies a problem, it generates an email or onscreen alert describing the specific finding. It offers a simple and easy to understand explanation of the alert guiding you to the steps you need to take to remedy the issue"

Entry added with Adobe Acrobat 8.0. Adobe Synchronizer "is a small application that runs in the background, providing synchronization of document reviews and Tracker subscriptions so that your data is available when you need it". See the link for more information

Included with older versions of Adobe Photoshop products. Loads the user created ICC profile which adjusts monitor colours across all programs, including Photoshop. Required by some graphics professionals who want their monitor calibrated. Most home users will not need it

Entry added with Adobe Reader 8.0 and Acrobat 8.0. Adobe Synchronizer "is a small application that runs in the background, providing synchronization of document reviews and Tracker subscriptions so that your data is available when you need it". See the link for more information

Included with older versions of Adobe Photoshop products. Loads the user created ICC profile which adjusts monitor colours across all programs, including Photoshop. Required by some graphics professionals who want their monitor calibrated. Most home users will not need it