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ClosePrinter, DocumentPropertiesW, OpenPrinterW

volcontrl.dll

VAIO Power Management by Sony

Remove volcontrl.dll
Version:   2.0.00.10050
MD5:   1029254af362a14c38a0e5c571060007
SHA1:   4924cd3a6813906f1779b3adfd7fb2137914b6c5
SHA256:   3a155422c3c4e03699e5612710ac2e26265ff670a633ae53bb71af199c80ee3e

Overview

volcontrl.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including VAIO Power Management published by Sony Corporation, VAIO Power Management from Sony Corporation and VAIO Power Management by Sony Corporation.

DetailsDetails

File name:volcontrl.dll
Publisher:Sony Corporation
Product name:VAIO Power Management
Description:VAIO Power Management (Volcontrl Module)
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\sony\vaio power management\volcontrl.dll
Original name:Volcontr.dll
File version:2.0.00.10050
Product version:2.0.00
Size:196 KB (200,704 bytes)
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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The following programs will install this file
Sony Corporation
5% remove
Power management is to set up power schemes of your computer that is running on AC power or batteries to suit your requirements for power consumption. VAIO Power Management is a software application developed exclusively for VAIO computers. With this software application, you can enhance the Windows power management functions to ensure better operations of your computer and for longer battery life. To display hints on pow er management ...
Sony Corporation
8% remove
Sony Corporation
25% remove

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows Vista Home Premium 100.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 100.00% of VAIO Power Management.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 100.00%
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