Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, Sony Mobile Communications publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
Relationships
PCCompanion.exe
Sony PC Companion by Sony Mobile Communications (Signed)
| Version: | 2.1.0 |
| MD5: | 5a576a22ec45b5311a5c00dbfef6f44a |
| SHA1: | dd0fcd0dfc92e5377af0ec6ab6b4e5a81774a7bd |
| SHA256: | 9bd0e16e57965febe8c62a99c6107d92584168f6ab5618a52fa8a34ab129c778 |
Overview
pccompanion.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. It is set to be run when the PC boots and the user logs into Windows (added to the Run registry key for the current user). It is installed with a couple of know programs including Sony PC Companion published by Sony Corporation, Sony PC Companion 2.10.136 from Sony Corporation and Sony PC Companion 2.10.136 by Sony Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Sony Mobile Communications which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA). Note, some antivirus scanners have flagged this file, however it is not necessarily considered malware (see below for details).
Details
| File name: | pccompanion.exe |
| Publisher: | Sony |
| Product name: | Sony PC Companion |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\sony\sony pc companion\pccompanion.exe |
| File version: | 2.1.0 |
| Size: | 438.22 KB (448,736 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Sony Mobile Communications |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“PC Companion is a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. PC Companion contains Xperia™ Transfer, a tool for moving content from an iPhone to your new Xperia™ device. PC Companion also offers device software updates, contacts and calendar management, and a backup and restore feature for your phone content (availability of applications depends on your phone and operator). You can also ...”
Behaviors
Startup files (user) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_CURRENT_USER\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
- 'Sony PC Companion' → "C:\Program Files\Sony\Sony PC Companion\PCCompanion.exe" /Background
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 Single Language |
14.29% |
|
| Windows 7 Professional |
14.29% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro |
14.29% |
|
| Windows 8.1 Pro |
7.14% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
7.14% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
7.14% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
7.14% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
7.14% |
|
| Microsoft Windows XP |
7.14% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
7.14% |
|
| Windows 8 |
7.14% |
|
Distribution by country
India installs about 14.29% of Sony PC Companion.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Dell |
23.53% |
|
| Hewlett-Packard |
23.53% |
|
| Lenovo |
11.76% |
|
| Toshiba |
11.76% |
|
| Samsung |
11.76% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
11.76% |
|
| Acer |
5.88% |
|
