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60% of PCs block this file from running.
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7.0.0.12190 6.94%
6.3.1.09170 6.94%
6.3.0.08010 2.78%
6.3.0.07120 1.39%
6.2.0.13170 15.28%
6.2.0.13100 1.39%
6.1.1.10250 6.94%
6.1.0.09280 29.17%
6.0.0.06210 1.39%
5.7.0.12280 6.94%
5.7.0.12280 1.39%
5.4.0.12290 2.78%
5.1.1.03230 1.39%
5.0.0.09300 1.39%
4.2.0.07160 1.39%
4.2.0.07160 1.39%
4.0.0.08270 8.33%
4.0.0.06050 1.39%
2.1.04.10110 1.39%

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vaioupdt.exe

VAIO Update by Sony Corporation (Signed)

Remove vaioupdt.exe
Version:   7.0.0.12190
MD5:   2b97cfa8dc86252a5b986028c0ffc7a2
SHA1:   d2ed5dcdb868327c9c27e9516568ae22a48fbafb

What is vaioupdt.exe?

VAIO Update is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found.

Overview

vaioupdt.exe executes as a process with the local user's privileges. 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 has been configured with a firewall exception which allows both inbound and outbound network communication without being blocked. It is installed with a couple of know programs including VAIO Update published by Sony Corporation and VAIO Update published by Sony Corporation. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Sony Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:vaioupdt.exe
Publisher:Sony Corporation
Product name:VAIO Update
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\sony\vaio update 5\vaioupdt.exe
File version:7.0.0.12190
Size:1.14 MB (1,196,080 bytes)
Build date:2/27/2014 12:22 AM
Certificate
Issued to:Sony Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
VAIO Update
 Sony Corporation
22% remove
SONY VAIO System Update is the updater program which runs with Windows (in the background as a service) and automatically starts up when your computer boots. It checks for updates and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. VAIO Update checks for installed Sony VAIO OEM software included with a new PC.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Scheduled tasks
  • The task 'VAIO Update 5' runs on logon in the path '\SONY\VAIO Update\VAIO Update 5'
  • The job 'VAIO Update' runs on logon in the path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Update\VAIO Update'
  • Entry path '\SONY\VAIO Update\VAIO Update 5'
  • Entry path '\SONY\VAIO Update\VAIO Update'
  • Entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Update\VAIO Update'
  • Entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Update\VAIO Update 5'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
  • Login entry path '\SONY\VAIO Update\VAIO Update'
  • Login entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Update\VAIO Update'
  • Login entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Update\VAIO Update 5'
Windows firewall allowed programs
Exceptions allow programs to access to the Internet through an outbound connections
  • Firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\sony\VAIO Update\VAIOUpdt.exe'
Startup files (all users) run
Runs under the registry key 'HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Run'
  • 'VAIO Update 2' → "C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 2\VAIOUpdt.exe" /Stationary

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 36.11%
Windows 8 15.28%
Windows 7 Professional 11.11%
Windows 8 Single Language 9.72%
Windows Vista Home Premium 9.72%
Windows 7 Ultimate 5.56%
Microsoft Windows XP 5.56%
Windows 7 Home Basic 4.17%
Windows 8.1 1.39%
Windows 8 Pro 1.39%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 37.50% of VAIO Update.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 94.74%
Dell 3.51%
ASUS 1.75%
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