Smart Network
Overview
Smart Network is a program developed by Sony. The most used version is 2.3.01.17080, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program registers itself to launch on boot through a Windows Schedule Task in order to automatically start-up. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 12.69 MB (13,301,319 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows Vista (SP1). While about 79% of users of Smart Network come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States and Vietnam.
Program details
URL: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\Smart Network
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{8
Estimated size: 12.69 MB
Language: Japanese
Files installed by Smart Network
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BeCommon.dll - Smart Network (Smart Network Application)
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BeEx.dll
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BeExec.exe
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BeLocale.dll
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BeRasDlg.dll
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BeRasHook.dll
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BeServe.exe
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BeService.exe
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BeSetup.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- BeServe.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named Smart Network.
Service
- BeService.exe runs as a service named 'Smart Network Service' (BeService).
How do I remove Smart Network?
You can uninstall Smart Network from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
- 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.
- When you find the program Smart Network, 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).
- Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove Smart Network.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Sony
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 76%
Win 7 (SP1) 4%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
96.00% |
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Windows 7 |
4.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
62.50% |
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Windows Vista Home Basic |
20.83% |
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Windows Vista Business |
8.33% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
4.17% |
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Windows 7 Professional |
4.17% |
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Geography
79.31% of installs come from Japan
Which countries install it?
Japan |
79.31% |
United States |
17.24% |
Vietnam |
3.45% |
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