PlayStationNetwork Downloader
What is PlayStationNetwork Downloader?
A DRM tool called the PlayStation Network Downloader is also required to download content from the PlayStation Store onto a PC. When downloading store content, an *.xpd file is first downloaded onto the user's computer and then opened by the PlayStation Network Downloader, which downloads the content directly to a PSP connected via a USB cable. This 'DRM' tool prevents the user from directly saving store contents onto their PC and illegally distributing the content. Currently, this software is also only compatible with certain Microsoft Windows operating systems.
Overview
The most common release is 2.07.00849, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. The primary executable is named psndl.exe. Many users end up uninstalling this after less than a month of it being installed. The setup package generally installs about 8 files and is usually about 837.72 KB (857,821 bytes).
Program details
Displayed publisher: Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
URL: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\PLAYSTATION Network Downloader\
Uninstaller: MsiExec.exe /X{B6659DD8-00A7-4A24-BBFB-C1F6982E5D66}
(The Windows Installer is used for the installation, maintenance, and removal.)
Estimated size: 837.72 KB
Files installed by PlayStationNetwork Downloader
| Program executable: | psndl.exe |
| Name: | PlayStation(R)Network Downloader |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Sony\PLAYSTATION Network Downloader\psndl.exe |
| MD5: | e612f21280f60d7fdfda3678c7bfa5e8 |
Additional files:
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nppsndl.dll (by Sony Computer Entertainment) - PlayStation(R)Network Downloader Check Plug-in
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PsndlCheckObjects.dll (by Sony Computer Entertainment) - PlayStation(R)Network Downloader Check Module
Behaviors exhibited
Google Chrome Plugin
- nppsndl.dll is loaded in the Google Chrome web browser as 'nppsndl.dll'.
Mozilla Plugin
- nppsndl.dll is loaded into Mozilla Firefox under the product name 'PlayStation(R)Network Downloader Check Plug-in' with a plugin key of '@playstation.com/PsndlCheck,version=1.00' for all users of the PC.
How do I remove PlayStationNetwork Downloader?
You can uninstall PlayStationNetwork Downloader 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 PlayStation(R)Network Downloader, 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 PlayStationNetwork Downloader.
How do I reset my web browser?
If your web browser homepage and search settings have been modfied by PlayStationNetwork Downloader you can restore them to their previous default settings.
Microsoft Internet Explorer
- Open Internet Explorer and click the Tools button, and then click Internet options.
- 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.
- The changes will take effect the next time you open IE.
Mozilla Firefox
- At the top of the Firefox window, click the Firefox button, go over to the Help sub-menu and select Troubleshooting Information.
- To continue, click Reset Firefox in the confirmation window that opens. It will close and be reset.
- When it's done, a window will list the information that was imported. Click Finish and Firefox will open.
Google Chrome
- Open Chrome and click the Chrome menu on the browser toolbar.
- 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.
- 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.
- Restart Google Chrome.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 71%
Win 7 0%
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HOW DOES IT RUN?
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Plugs into Mozilla Firefox
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 61%
Keep it 39%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
74.05% |
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| Windows 10 |
11.95% |
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| Windows Vista |
8.09% |
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| Windows XP |
5.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
50.33% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
10.04% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.20% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
6.48% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
5.80% |
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| Windows 10 Home |
5.49% |
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Geography
15.42% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
15.42% |
| Germany |
12.76% |
| United Kingdom |
9.44% |
| France |
5.21% |
| Japan |
4.21% |
| Sweden |
3.65% |
| Canada |
3.17% |
| Italy |
3.09% |
| Spain |
3.02% |
| India |
2.29% |
| Taiwan |
2.19% |
| Brazil |
2.16% |
| Australia |
2.13% |
| Belgium |
1.99% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
29.08% |
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| Acer |
18.61% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
17.46% |
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| Dell |
13.97% |
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| ASUS |
7.56% |
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| GIGABYTE |
6.35% |
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| Toshiba |
3.56% |
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| Samsung |
1.95% |
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| Lenovo |
1.47% |
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Common models |
| Packard Bell EasyNote TJ6... |
8.68% |
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| HP Pavilion dv6 Notebook ... |
7.35% |
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| HP Pavilion dv7 Notebook ... |
4.00% |
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| HP Pavilion g6 Notebook P... |
2.50% |
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| Sony SVE1511A1EW |
2.34% |
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| Sony SVE1711X1EB |
2.02% |
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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