Startup program entry details:

AutoStart PC Studio (NewPCStudio.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 New PC Studio - "is the application to organize the contents between Samsung mobile and PC. NPS provides you with convenient access to your device, data management via easy backup and sync, and powerful multimedia features". This 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. Available from the start menu

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKCU\Run
• Name: AutoStart PC Studio
• Data: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NewPCStudio.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): NewPCStudio
• Startup Item (Vista/7): New PC Studio
• Command: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NewPCStudio.exe

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

• Name: AutoStart PC Studio
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NewPCStudio.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [AutoStart PC Studio] C:\Program Files\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio\NewPCStudio.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Samsung\Samsung New PC Studio
• File properties "Description": New PC Studio
• Purpose: Mobile device manager
• Program disable option: Menu → Settings → Option → deselect "Run New PC Studio when Windows starts"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch
• Vendor/Publisher: SAMSUNG
• Product(s): New PC Studio
• 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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