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I'm running Windows 7. Occasionally when I resume my computer from standby, it seems to wait 20-30 seconds or so before giving me full control back. In an attempt to diagnose why, I've been watching what's going on using the awesome Process Explorer.

One of the processes I've noticed being started during that hiccup time is Mobsync.exe, described as "Microsoft Sync Center". Sync? Sync what?

So, what is Mobsync.exe used for, exactly? Assuming I don't need its functionality, can I disable it in Windows 7 without ill side effect? If so, what's the best way to disable Mobsync.exe?

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It also syncs offline files during logon and logoff.. check the below link for more info..

http://offlinefiles.blogspot.com/2010/10/what-is-mobsyncexe.html

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  1. Open Services via Control Panel -> Administrator Tools.

  2. Scroll down the page until you locate a service called Portable Device Enumerator Service, then double click on it.

  3. Change the ‘Startup Type' to Manual.

  4. Click on the Stop button, then click on OK.

  5. If prompted by UAC, select Continue.

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Thanks - I've tried this: I've actually set Startup Type to "Disabled", yet I still see Mobsync.exe started after logging in (then it goes away). What else might be launching it? – Chris W. Rea Mar 5 '10 at 21:40
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Microsoft Mobile Synchronization Manager

If you use Mobile devices synched on the pc, NO.

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