Startup program entry details:

SpkrCnfg (DSndUp.exe)

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

Normally leave to run at start-up - typically required for the program to function properly or for security/safety reasons

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Description:

Utility that only runs once after installing the drivers for Analog Devices SoundMax integrated soundcards. It's exact purpose is unknown at the present time but from the filename it's probably used to configure the default or generic speaker arrangement for the system it's used on

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKLM\RunOnce
• Name: SpkrCnfg
• Data: DSndUp.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): DSndUp
• Startup Item (Vista/7): ??
• Command: DSndUp.exe

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

• Name: adi DSndUp
• Startup Value: DSndUp.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKLM\..\RunOnce: [SpkrCnfg] DSndUp.exe

Other information:

• File location: %System%
• File properties "Description": DSndUp
• Purpose: Installation utility
• Program disable option: None
• Shortcut(s) available: None
• Vendor/Publisher: Analog Devices, Inc.
• Product(s): Audio driver
• 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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