gamelauncher-vgd-live
Overview
gamelauncher-vgd-live is a software program developed by Sony Online Entertainment. 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 6 files. Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows 7 (SP1) and Windows XP. While about 91% of users of gamelauncher-vgd-live come from the United States, it is also popular in Ireland and Slovenia.
Program details
URL: soe.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\vanguard
Uninstaller: C:\Vanguard\Uninstaller.exe
Files installed by gamelauncher-vgd-live
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LaunchPad.exe - LaunchPad (Sony Online Entertainment LaunchPad)
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Uninstaller.exe
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!CheckMinSpec.dll
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LaunchPad.dll
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LP_DiagVGO.exe
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Vanguard.exe - Vanguard Updater and Launcher (VanguardLauncher)
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- LaunchPad.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{6E0D219C-BAF3-4F83-BCB8-A50082594BD5}' (runs on registration).
2 Windows Firewall Allowed Programs
- LaunchPad.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Steam\steamapps\common\Dragon's Prophet\LaunchPad.exe'.
- Vanguard.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Sony\Vanguard\Vanguard.exe'.
How do I remove gamelauncher-vgd-live?
You can uninstall gamelauncher-vgd-live 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 gamelauncher-vgd-live, 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 gamelauncher-vgd-live.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 50%
Win Vista (SP2) 25%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 4%
Keep it 96%
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AVERAGE INSTALL LIFESPAN
522.09
Days
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
50.00% |
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| Windows XP |
25.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
37.50% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
25.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
12.50% |
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Geography
90.91% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.91% |
| Ireland |
4.55% |
| Slovenia |
4.55% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sahara |
20.00% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
20.00% |
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| GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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| Gateway |
20.00% |
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| American Megatrends |
20.00% |
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Common models |
| HPE-450f |
20.00% |
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| Gigabyte H55M-S2 |
20.00% |
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| GATEWA GT5018E |
20.00% |
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| FUJITSU SIEMENS ESPRIMO P... |
20.00% |
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| BIOSTAR Group A880GU3 |
20.00% |
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About (from Sony Online Entertainment)
At SOE, we take pride in the fact that we are all gamers.
Publisher URL: www.soe.com