Sony Download Taxi 1.5.0.0
What is Sony Download Taxi?
Sony Download Taxi is a utility uses to download and udpated various drivers.
Overview
Sony Download Taxi 1.5.0.0 is a program developed by Sony. 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 software installer includes 5 files and is usually about 2.56 MB (2,687,952 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows 7 (SP1) as well as Windows Vista (SP2). While about 81% of users of Sony Download Taxi come from the United States, it is also popular in Canada and Brazil.
Program details
URL: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\Download Taxi\
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\Sony\Download Taxi\unins000.exe"
Estimated size: 2.56 MB
Files installed by Sony Download Taxi 1.5.0.0
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SonyDownloadTaxi.exe - Sony Download Taxi (Sony Download Taxi Program)
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unins000.exe - Inno Setup (Setup/Uninstall)
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DownloadTaxi.exe - DownloadTaxi
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SonyDownloadTaxiHelper.exe
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SonyDownloadTaxiNetworkDetect.exe
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- SonyDownloadTaxi.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{76CEBB8F-46FF-4ABC-971E-F96EDA3FF0A7}' (runs on registration).
Windows Firewall Allowed Program
- SonyDownloadTaxi.exe is added as a firewall exception for 'C:\Program Files\Sony\Download Taxi\SonyDownloadTaxi.exe'.
How do I remove Sony Download Taxi?
You can uninstall Sony Download Taxi 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 Download Taxi 1.5.0.0, 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 Download Taxi.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 58%
Win Vista 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 24%
Keep it 76%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #23,321
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
61.01% |
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| Windows Vista |
27.04% |
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| Windows XP |
8.18% |
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| Windows 10 |
3.77% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
39.35% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
23.23% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
10.32% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
9.03% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
8.39% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
2.58% |
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Geography
81.47% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
81.47% |
| Canada |
6.90% |
| Brazil |
1.29% |
| Hungary |
1.29% |
| India |
1.29% |
| Argentina |
0.86% |
| Israel |
0.86% |
| Iran |
0.86% |
| Australia |
0.43% |
| Germany |
0.43% |
| Egypt |
0.43% |
| United Kingdom |
0.43% |
| Greece |
0.43% |
| Indonesia |
0.43% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
93.27% |
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| Dell |
3.85% |
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| American Megatrends |
1.92% |
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| ASUS |
0.96% |
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Common models |
| Sony VPCS111FM |
3.42% |
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| Sony VGN-CR220E |
2.56% |
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| Sony VGN-NW240F |
2.56% |
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| Sony VPCCW13FX |
2.56% |
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| Sony VPCF136FM |
2.56% |
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| Sony VGN-NR498E |
1.71% |
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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