Startup program entry details:

BluetoothAuthenticationAgent (rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent)

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Description:

If your system has Bluetooth (either integrated or via an adapter) and use's Microsoft's support software/drivers, this entry is required in order to successfully "pair" your system with a Bluetooth device (such as a mobile phone, PDA, headset) using this wireless protocol (via a PIN). Should you get the error message, "Rundll irprops.cpl missing entry Bluetooth authentication agent", click here for more information

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: BluetoothAuthenticationAgent
• Data: rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): rundll32
• Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
• Command: rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [BluetoothAuthenticationAgent] rundll32.exe irprops.cpl,,BluetoothAuthenticationAgent

Other information:

• File location: %System%
• File properties "Description": Wireless Link Control Panel Applet
• Purpose: Wireless control panel applet
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
• Product(s): Q323183 - Bluetooth Support for XP SP1
• Tested: Yes

Note:

• %System% - refers to the System folder; by default this is C:\Windows\System (9x/Me), C:\Winnt\System32 (NT/2K), or C:\Windows\System32 (XP/Vista/7)
• HKLM refers to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE

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