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No, this file is 100% safe to run.

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sonicfocustray.exe

Sonic Focus Effects by Sonic Focus (Signed)

Remove sonicfocustray.exe
Version:   1.0.0.2
MD5:   7ee22e13dec8a6d18f4643c1ea34b0f0
SHA1:   4220b1fa85028615c9cf142c3fa4fe976c20da88
SHA256:   c36ce0b46763359ad0a9d02da538a7e3a1a8ca5e6a02f36ce1ac46d5faf03cf5

What is sonicfocustray.exe?

sonicfocustray.exe is the program that runs in the notification area system tray for the ASUS Sonic Focus Effects program.

Overview

sonicfocustray.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges typically within the context of its parent fbagent.exe (AFBAgent by ASUSTeK Computer Inc.). It is set to be start when the PC boots and any user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the all users under the local machine). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Sonic Focus published by Virage Logic, Corp., Sonic Focus from Synopsys and Sonic Focus by Synopsys.

DetailsDetails

File name:sonicfocustray.exe
Publisher:Virage Logic Corporation / Sonic Focus
Product name:Sonic Focus Effects
Description:ASUS_MATray.exe
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\asus\sonic focus\sonicfocustray.exe
Original name:ASUS_MATray.exe
File version:1.0.0.2
Size:961.33 KB (984,400 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Sonic Focus
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Expiration date:Thursday, October 21, 2010
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
Sonic Focus
 Synopsys
6% remove
“Sonic Focus Stereo post-processing IP has been successfully implemented by leading PC manufacturers to deliver a rich, compelling audio listening experience for end users. The Sonic Focus Stereo IP solutions extend this benefit into low-power DSP and cost-effective embedded stereo audio applications, delivering enhanced performance in ultra-thin speaker-based designs. In addition, by using the new Synopsys Sonic Focus logo on their prod...”
ASUS SonicMaster
 Synopsys
12% remove
“ASUS goes beyond just function into indulging all your senses with immersive experiences. Enjoy smooth, rich, and detailed sound in music, movies, voice, and even gaming. Thanks to ASUS development efforts, optimized hardware brings bigger speakers and resonance chambers and precision-tuned software for gorgeous pro-grade audio. It’s no longer notebook sound: this is fully-fledged living room hi-fi.”
ASUS Sonic Focus
 Synopsys
9% remove
Sonic Focus provides audio post processing technologies that recreate the original sound of digital recordings which have been reduced in quality by compression and is designed to enhance the sound quality.
SonicMaster
 Synopsys
1% remove

BehaviorsBehaviors

Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'SonicMasterTray' → C:\Program Files\ASUS\Sonic Focus\SonicFocusTray.exe

ResourcesResource utilization

(Note: statistics below are averages based on a minimum sample size of 200 unique participants)
Averages
 
CPU
Total CPU:0.00074391%
0.028634%
Kernel CPU:0.00042272%
0.013761%
User CPU:0.00032120%
0.014873%
Kernel CPU time:64,273 ms/min
100,923,805ms/min
CPU cycles:87,923/sec
17,470,203/sec
Memory
Private memory:6.16 MB
21.59 MB
Private (maximum):6.39 MB
Private (minimum):4.62 MB
Non-paged memory:6.16 MB
21.59 MB
Virtual memory:83.9 MB
140.96 MB
Virtual memory (peak):88.3 MB
169.69 MB
Working set:5 MB
18.61 MB
Working set (peak):6.92 MB
37.95 MB
Page faults:6,277/min
2,039/min
I/O
I/O read transfer:209 Bytes/sec
1.02 MB/min
I/O read operations:1/sec
343/min
I/O other transfer:52 Bytes/sec
448.09 KB/min
I/O other operations:4/sec
1,671/min
Resource allocations
Threads:6
12
Handles:148
600
GUI GDI count:18
103
GUI GDI peak:19
142
GUI USER count:10
49
GUI USER peak:11
71

BehaviorsProcess properties

Integrety level:Medium
Platform:64-bit
Command lines:
  • "C:\Program Files\asus\sonic focus\sonicfocustray.exe"
  • "C:\Program Files\asus\asus sonic focus\sonicfocustray.exe"
  • "C:\Program Files\asus\sonicmaster\sonicmastertray.exe"
  • "C:\Program Files\asus\asus sonicmaster\sonicmastertray.exe"
Owner:User
Parent processes:

ResourcesThreads

Averages
 
ntdll.dll
Total CPU:0.01536726%
0.272967%
Kernel CPU:0.00347476%
0.107585%
User CPU:0.01189249%
0.165382%
CPU cycles:61,651/sec
5,741,424/sec
Memory:1.66 MB
1.16 MB
SonicFocusTray.exe (main module)
Total CPU:0.00132480%
Kernel CPU:0.00089257%
User CPU:0.00043223%
CPU cycles:21,356/sec
Memory:964 KB
wow64cpu.dll
Total CPU:0.00006912%
Kernel CPU:0.00006912%
User CPU:0.00000000%
CPU cycles:1,310/sec
Memory:32 KB
wow64.dll
Total CPU:0.00002073%
Kernel CPU:0.00001382%
User CPU:0.00000691%
CPU cycles:443/sec
Memory:252 KB

Common loaded modules

These are modules that are typiclaly loaded within the context of this process.

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 66.67%
Windows 7 Ultimate 15.38%
Windows 8 Pro 12.82%
Windows 7 Home Basic 5.13%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 43.59% of Sonic Focus Effects.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
ASUS 100.00%
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