Startup program entry details:

TrayFolder (Tray Folder.exe)

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

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Description:

Tray Folder by Titlebar Software - creates a hidden folder that is only normally accessible by double-clicking on a System Tray icon that shows the current date. You can also hide files and other folders in that hidden folder. The originator's website is no longer available but you can still download it here

Startup information:

Registry (Start → Run → regedit)

• Key(s): HKCU\Run
• Name: TrayFolder
• Data: C:\Program Files\Tray Folder\Tray Folder.exe

MSConfig (Start → Run → msconfig → Startup)

• Startup Item (XP): Tray Folder
• Startup Item (Vista/7): Tray Folder
• Command: C:\Program Files\Tray Folder\Tray Folder.exe

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

• Name: Tray Folder
• Startup Value: C:\Program Files\Tray Folder\Tray Folder.exe

HijackThis (HJT) log examples:

O4 - HKCU\..\Run: [TrayFolder] C:\Program Files\Tray Folder\Tray Folder.exe

Other information:

• File location: %ProgramFiles%\Tray Folder
• File properties "Description": Tray Folder
• Purpose: System Tray utility
• Program disable option: Right-click on tray icon → deselect "Autostart"
• Shortcut(s) available: Start Menu
• Vendor/Publisher: Titlebar Software
• Product(s): Tray Folder
• 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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