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Data Transfer and Sync Software
What is kiestrayagent.exe
The Kies software is one of the Samsung smartphone applications that provides synchronization of the phone and the computer of the user. It is also involved in creating back-up data. The KiesTrayAgent.exe file is the one responsible in allowing users to exchange data between the computer and Samsung cellular phones. The EXE file can be found in the unknown directory. Through KiesTrayAgent.exe, Samsung Kies, the user is enabled to view applications using a full screen on the computer whichever network the user is on. Kies is a mobile device management by which a user can back-up his or her phone files to his or her computer. The user can also use the software to connect to the Internet, transfer file and synchronize contact details saved in both the computer and the phone. The software is not required for gaming. Problems like unfinished back-ups may surface when the phone is plugged in and then is shut off.
How can I stop kiestrayagent.exe and should I?
Most non-system processes that are running can be stopped because they are not involved in running your operating system. kiestrayagent.exe. is used by Samsung Kies, If you shut down kiestrayagent.exe, it will likely start again at a later time either after you restart your computer or after an application start. To stop kiestrayagent.exe, permanently you need to uninstall the application that runs this process which in this case is Samsung Kies, from your system.
After uninstalling applications it is a good idea to scan you Windows registry for any left over traces of applications. Registry Reviver by ReviverSoft is a great tool for doing this.
Is this a virus or other security concern?
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What is a process and how do they affect my computer?
A process usually a part of an installed application such as Samsung Kies, or your operating system that is responsible for running in functions of that application. Some application require that they have processes running all the time so they can do things such as check for updates or notify you when you get an instant message. Some poorly written applications have many processes that run that may not be required and take up valuable processing power within your computer.
Is kiestrayagent.exe known to be bad for my computer's performance?
We have not received any complaint about this process having higher than normal impact on PC performance. If you have had bad experiences with it please let us know in a comment below and we will investigate it further.
What can I do if kiestrayagent.exe is causing errors on my computer?
The first thing you should do if kiestrayagent.exe. is causing errors on your computer is to run a Windows registry scan with Registry Reviver If you are still seeing errors after this you should uninstall the program that kiestrayagent.exe, belongs to, in this case Samsung Kies