Startup program entry details:
Synchronization Manager (mobsync.exe)
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Description:
Microsoft Synchronization Manager for 2K/XP - used to update network copies of materials that were edited offline, such as documents, calendars, and e-mail messages. Available via Start → All Programs → Synchronize, this entry appears if you select Setup → "When I log on to my computer"
Startup information:
Registry (Start → Run → regedit)
- Key(s): HKLM\Run
- Name: Synchronization Manager
- Data: %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)
- Startup Item (XP): mobsync
- Startup Item (Vista/7): N/A
- Command: %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
Windows Defender (Start → All Programs → Windows Defender → Tools → Software Explorer)
- Name: Microsoft Synchronization Manager
- Startup Value: C:\WINDOWS\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
O4 - HKLM\..\Run: [Synchronization Manager] %SystemRoot%\system32\mobsync.exe /logon
Other information:
- File location: %System%
- File properties "Description": Microsoft Synchronization Manager
- Purpose: File synchronization
- Program disable option: Setup.. → deselect "When I log on to my computer."
- Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu, Desktop & Quick Launch (both optional)
- Vendor/Publisher: Microsoft Corporation
- Product(s): Windows XP
- 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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