SONY Drivers Update Utility
What is SONY Drivers Update Utility? (from DGTSoft)
Using the most accurate and comprehensive Driver Scanning Engine (DSE) in the world, Drivers Update Utility Series are built from the ground up using the latest technology with over 10 years' experience in the driver scanning/detection industry. SONY Drivers Update Utility updates your drivers for SONY laptops or ot... Read more
Overview
SONY Drivers Update Utility is a software program developed by DGTSoft. 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 setup package generally installs about 7 files and is usually about 701.07 KB (717,897 bytes). The installed file update.dll is the auto-update component of the program which is designed to check for software updates and notify and apply them when new versions are discovered. 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 65% of users of SONY Drivers Update Utility come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil and Hungary.
Program details
URL: www.dgtsoft.com/drivers-update-utility/sony-drivers-update-utility.htm
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\SONY Drivers Update Utility\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\SONY Drivers Update Utility\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 701.07 KB
Files installed by SONY Drivers Update Utility
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DriverUpdateUtility.exe - DGTSoft Drivers Update Utility (Drivers Update Utility Series)
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unins000.exe - Setup/Uninstall
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DPInst.exe (by Microsoft) - Programme d'installation du package de pilotes (DPInst) (Programme d'installation du package de pilotes)
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DriverBackUp.exe
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driverlib.dll (by Hise software) - Wise Drivers (1.0.0.2)
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KillTask.exe
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update.dll
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- DriverUpdateUtility.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{FD02E5D2-A12F-4F68-B572-8581BA4F5C12}' (runs on registration).
Startup File (All Users Run)
- DriverUpdateUtility.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'ASUS Drivers Update Utility' which loads as C:\Program Files\ASUS Drivers Update Utility\DriverUpdateUtility.exe.
How do I remove SONY Drivers Update Utility?
You can uninstall SONY Drivers Update Utility 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 SONY Drivers Update Utility, 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 SONY Drivers Update Utility.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 45%
Win 7 9%
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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 19%
Keep it 81%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
54.55% |
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| Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
18.18% |
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| Windows Vista |
9.09% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
27.27% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
18.18% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 |
9.09% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
9.09% |
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Geography
65.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
65.00% |
| Brazil |
5.00% |
| Hungary |
5.00% |
| India |
5.00% |
| Italy |
5.00% |
| MA |
5.00% |
| Netherlands |
5.00% |
| Poland |
5.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
72.73% |
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| Lenovo |
9.09% |
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| Alienware |
9.09% |
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| Acer |
9.09% |
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Common models |
| Sony SVE1512C6EW |
22.22% |
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| Sony VPCEG32FX |
11.11% |
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| Sony VPCEG2DFX |
11.11% |
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| Sony VGN-TZ150N |
11.11% |
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| Sony VGN-NS190J |
11.11% |
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| Sony VGN-FS570 |
11.11% |
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Publisher URL: www.dgtsoft.com