VAIO Update 3
What is VAIO Update 3?
VAIO Update is the software update program that runs with Windows in the background and checks for updates, and automatically downloads and installs them if found based on the user's settings. The program can be configured by the user for maintaining a schedule for when to check the remote server for periodic software updates. If it finds an item to download, it will download and install the new update. It is pre-installed with most VAIO Pcs.
Overview
The most used version is 3.0.02.05090, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The main program executable is vaioupdt.exe. The software installer includes 6 files and is usually about 3.57 MB (3,748,055 bytes).
Program details
URL: www.vaio-link.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 3
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{4
Estimated size: 3.57 MB
Language: English
Files installed by VAIO Update 3
Program executable: | vaioupdt.exe |
Name: | VAIO Update |
Path: | C:\Program Files\sony\vaio update 3\vaioupdt.exe |
MD5: | e55101f6657381ffad01edb6bbad465a |
Additional files:
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VUAC.dll - VAIO Update (VUAC)
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VURes.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task (Boot/Login)
- VAIOUpdt.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named VAIO Update.
Startup File (All Users Run)
- VAIOUpdt.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'VAIO Update 3' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Update 3\VAIOUpdt.exe" /Stationary.
How do I remove VAIO Update 3?
You can uninstall VAIO Update 3 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 VAIO Update 3, 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 VAIO Update 3.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 66%
Win XP 0%
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HOW IT STARTS
Automatically starts? Yes
(Found in the run registry)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 26%
Keep it 74%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista |
80.18% |
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Windows 7 |
11.23% |
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Windows XP |
6.87% |
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Windows 10 |
1.72% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
67.79% |
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Windows Vista Business |
9.61% |
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Microsoft Windows XP |
6.90% |
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Windows 7 Home Premium |
6.36% |
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Windows 7 Ultimate |
3.65% |
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Windows Vista Ultimate |
1.76% |
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Geography
71.83% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
United States |
71.83% |
Canada |
3.36% |
United Kingdom |
3.17% |
Mexico |
2.24% |
Germany |
1.96% |
Iran |
1.87% |
France |
1.40% |
Italy |
1.21% |
Japan |
1.12% |
Spain |
1.03% |
Brazil |
0.75% |
Australia |
0.75% |
Netherlands |
0.75% |
Taiwan |
0.56% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
Sony |
97.50% |
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Intel |
1.33% |
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American Megatrends |
1.16% |
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Common models |
Sony VGN-CR220E |
4.60% |
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Sony VGN-NR430E |
3.91% |
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Sony VGN-NR498E |
3.91% |
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Sony VGN-FZ240E |
2.99% |
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Sony VGN-NR120E |
2.76% |
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Sony VGN-FZ140E |
2.76% |
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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