Startup program entry details:

PcSync (PcSync2.exe)

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

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Description:

System Tray access to Nokia PC Sync - which "allows you to synchronise contacts, calendar/to-do items, notes, and e-mails between a Nokia mobile phone and your PC Personal Information Manager (PIM)." Available via the main Nokia PC Suite interface

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\Run
• Name: PcSync
• Data: C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite <version>\PcSync2.exe /NoDialog

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): PcSync2
• Startup Item (Vista/7):
  • PC Suite 5: N/A
  • PC Suite 6: PC Sync
• Command: C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite <version>\PcSync2.exe /NoDialog

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

• Name:
  • PC Suite 5: Nokia PC Sync
  • PC Suite 6: PC Sync
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite <version>\PcSync2.exe /NoDialog

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PcSync] C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 5\PcSync2.exe
O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [PcSync] C:\Program Files\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite 6\PcSync2.exe /NoDialog

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Nokia\Nokia PC Suite <version>
• File properties "Description":
  • PC Suite 5: Nokia PC Sync
  • PC Suite 6: PC Sync
• Purpose: Mobile device synchronization
• Program disable option: Right-click on System Tray icon → deselect "Enable On StartUp"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: Nokia
• Product(s): PC Suite 5 & 6
• 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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