Startup program entry details:

KiesTrayAgent (KiesTrayAgent.exe)

This page expands upon the information already available for this entry in the Pacman's Portal Windows start-up programs database.

Not required or not recommended - typically infrequently used tasks that can be started manually if necessary

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Description:

Samsung Kies mobile device management software which also allows you to view apps in full screen on your PC, no matter what network you're on. Allows you (amongst other options) to backup your devices contents to your PC, use it to connect to the internet, transfer files and synchronize contacts, etc. Only required if you want to autostart Kies when your device is connected

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKCU\Run
• Name: KiesTrayAgent
• Data: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): KiesTrayAgent
• Startup Item (Vista/7): Kies TrayAgent
• Command: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe

Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)

• Name: Kies TrayAgent
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe

Log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [KiesTrayAgent] C:\Program Files\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [KiesTrayAgent] C:\Program Files (x86)\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [KiesTrayAgent] C:\Programme\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [KiesTrayAgent] C:\Arquivos de programas\Samsung\Kies\KiesTrayAgent.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Samsung\Kies
• File properties "Description": Kies TrayAgent Application
• Purpose: Mobile device manager
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: SAMSUNG
• Product(s): Kies
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %ProgramFiles% - refers to the Program Files folder; typically the path is C:\Program Files
• HKCU refers to HKEY_CURRENT_USER

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