Should I remove eBook Library by Sony?

Versions

Version	Distribution
3.0.01.10191	2.33%
3.0.00.08040	16.28%
2.5.00.09170	34.88%
2.4.01.12080	16.28%
2.3.00.05290	20.93%
2.2.00.18100	2.33%
2.1.0010240	2.33%
2.0.0007200	4.65%

Typically installed together

• PRS-500 USB driver

Other programs by Sony

• VAIO Update
• VAIO Control Center
• PlayMemories Home
• VAIO Data Restore Tool
• Media Go
• VAIO Smart Network
• PMB
• PlayStationStore
• VAIO Transfer Support
• VAIO Event Service
• PlayStationNetwork Downloader
• Vegas Pro 12.0 64-bit
• VAIO Image Optimizer
• VAIO Sample Contents
• VAIO Care Recovery
• Vegas Pro 13.0 64-bit
• VAIO Manual
• Reader for PC
• VAIO Help and Support
• VAIO - PMB VAIO Edition Guide
• Setting Utility Series
• VAIO Media plus
• VAIO Easy Connect
• VAIO Movie Story Template Data
• VAIO Media plus Opening Movie
• VAIO CPU Fan Diagnostic
• Media Go Network Downloader
• Sony Picture Utility
• VAIO Entertainment Platform
• VAIO - Media Gallery
• VAIO - Remote Keyboard
• Sony Mobile Update Engine
• VAIO Movie Creator
• VAIO Quick Web Access
• VAIO Wallpaper Contents
• VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager
• VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library
• VAIO DVD Menu Data
• DVD Architect Studio 5.0
• Sound Forge Audio Studio 10.0
• VAIO Power Management
• Vegas Pro 11.0
• Media Gallery
• Sony Home Network Library
• VAIO - PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in
• VAIO Improvement Validation
• VAIO Sample Music
• VAIO Original Function Settings
• Movie Studio Platinum 12.0 64-bit
• VAIO screensaver

Rankings

• #42,133 Supreme Ruler 2020 Gold 6.8.1 by BattleGoat Studios
• #42,134 WebDwarf V2 by Virtual Mechanics
• #42,135 AudioConverter Studio 6.2 by ManiacTools.com
• #42,136 Softerra LDAP Browser
• #42,137 Aerosoft's - Anchorage X
• #42,138 eBook Library by Sony
• #42,139 Triangle Trail by Yontoo Technology
• #42,140 Face Smoother 2.6 by Photo Editor Software
• #42,141 Panda Batch File Renamer 2.3 by Animal Software
• #42,142 StudioTax 2017 by BHOK IT Consulting
• #42,143 LockIndicator by Micro-Star International Co

from Sony Corporation

Remove eBook Library by Sony

eBook Library by Sony is a software program developed by Sony. The most common release is 2.5.00.09170, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. During setup, the program creates a startup registration point in Windows in order to automatically start when any user boots the PC. 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 software is designed to connect to the Internet and adds a Windows Firewall exception in order to do so without being interfered with. The setup package generally installs about 47 files and is usually about 47.08 MB (49,365,933 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 44% of users of eBook Library by Sony come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.

URL: ebookstore.sony.com

Help link: esupport.sony.com

Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\Reader\

Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{C239BCD7-882A-478F-A5CF-DDEB074A4291}

Estimated size: 47.08 MB

Language: English (United States)

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 eBook Library 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 eBook Library by Sony.

1. Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
2. Click the Advanced tab, and then click Reset. Select the Delete personal settings check box if you would also like to remove search providers, Accelerators and home pages. When Internet Explorer finishes applying default settings, click Close, and then click OK.
3. The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.

1. At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
2. To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
3. When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.

1. Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
2. Select Settings. In the "Search" section, click Manage search engine. Check if (Default) is displayed next to your preferred search engine. If not, mouse over it and click Make default. Mouse over any other suspicious search engine entries that are not familiar and click X to remove them.
3. When the "Show Home button" checkbox is selected, a web address appears below it. If you want the Homepage button to open up a different webpage, click Change to enter a link.
4. Restart Google Chrome.

OS VERSIONS Win 7 (SP1) 36% Win 10 7%

HOW IT STARTS Automatically starts? Yes (Found in the run registry)

USER ACTIONS Uninstall it 10% Keep it 90%

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?

United States	44.00%
Germany	14.00%
United Kingdom	8.00%
Netherlands	6.00%
Australia	4.00%
Spain	4.00%
Belgium	2.00%
France	2.00%
Norway	2.00%
Panama	2.00%
Switzerland	2.00%
Russia	2.00%
Austria	2.00%
ME	2.00%

What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?

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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