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VersionDistribution
1.1.0013290 100.00%

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CONNECT Reader by Sony

Overview

CONNECT Reader by Sony is a software program developed by Sony. A scheduled task is added to Windows Task Scheduler in order to launch the program at various scheduled times (the schedule varies depending on the version). The setup package generally installs about 26 files and is usually about 8.46 MB (8,867,486 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows Vista (SP2). While about 90% of users of CONNECT Reader by Sony come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: www.sony.com
Help link: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\CONNECT Reader\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{2F4EE41E-C651-4FCC-BBD6-946925C26141}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 8.46 MB
Language: English (United States)

Program filesFiles installed by CONNECT Reader by Sony

  • CONNECT Reader.exe - CONNECT Reader
  • prsctr.dll - prsctr
  • coreaudiofilters.dll
  • ebookDevice.dll
  • ebookUsb.dll
  • fsEbook.dll
  • fsk.dll
  • FskDocumentViewer.dll
  • FskDocumentViewerAdobe.dll (by Adobe Systems) - Embedded PDF Viewer for Sony Connect Reader (Embedded PDF Viewer 1.0)
  • FskDocumentViewerRTF.dll
  • FskDocumentViewerWord.dll
  • FskFhGAACDec.dll
  • FskFhGMP3Dec.dll
  • FskImage.dll
  • Fskin.dll
  • FskMediaPlayers.dll
  • FskMobileMediaDevice.dll
  • FskPower.dll
  • FskSecurity.dll
  • ktkBook.dll
  • libeay32.dll
  • msvcr70.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (Microsoft® C Runtime Library)
  • msvcr71.dll (by Microsoft)
  • ssleay32.dll
  • textenginefreetype.dll
  • xdbAll.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Scheduled Task
  • CONNECT Reader.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{B344A259-D9D8-42B9-86E3-6B9AEB097B3D}' (runs on registration).

How do I remove CONNECT Reader by Sony?

You can uninstall CONNECT Reader by Sony from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. On the Start menu (for Windows 8, right-click the screen's bottom-left corner), click Control Panel, and then, under Programs, do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall a Program.
    • Windows XP: Click Add or Remove Programs.
  2. When you find the program CONNECT Reader by Sony, click it, and then do one of the following:
    • Windows Vista/7/8/10: Click Uninstall.
    • Windows XP: Click the Remove or Change/Remove tab (to the right of the program).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove CONNECT Reader by Sony.

OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win Vista (SP2) 25%
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 10%
Keep it 90%
 
COUNTRY POPULARITY
90.00%
United States

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 75.00%
Windows Vista 25.00%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 50.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 25.00%
Windows Vista Business 25.00%

Distribution by countryGeography

90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 90.00%
  Canada 10.00%

OEM distributionPC manufacturers

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sony 25.00%
Lenovo 25.00%
Hewlett-Packard 25.00%
Dell 25.00%
Common models
Sony VGN-SZ650N 25.00%
LENOVO 7373RG4 25.00%
HP G60 Notebook PC 25.00%
Dell OptiPlex 320 ... 25.00%

About Sony

Sony is a leading manufacturer of electronics products for the consumer markets and is the electronics business unit and the parent company of the Sony Group.
Publisher URL: www.sony.com

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