Sony Icon
Overview
Sony Icon is a program developed by Sony. The most used version is 6.0.6000.00007, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. It adds a background controller service that is set to automatically run. Delaying the start of this service is possible through the service manager. The software installer includes 4 files and is usually about 1.27 MB (1,335,497 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 90% of users of Sony Icon come from the United States, it is also popular in Brazil.
Program details
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony Icon
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{4C5C0C8D-EE74-4C4C-A098-9FF21055E6A9}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 1.27 MB
Language: English
Files installed by Sony Icon
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RtsStor.dll - RtsStor Dynamic Link Library (RtsStor DLL)
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SonyNotify.exe - SonyNotify Application (SonyNotify MFC Application)
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SonyIcon.exe - SonyIcon Application (SonyIcon MFC Application)
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mfc42.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft (R) Visual C++ (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- SonyIcon.exe runs as a service named 'SonyIcon_R' (SonyIcon_R).
How do I remove Sony Icon?
You can uninstall Sony Icon 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 Icon, 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 Icon.
OS VERSIONS
Win 7 (SP1) 75%
Win Vista (SP2) 25%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
75.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
25.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows 7 Professional |
50.00% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
25.00% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
25.00% |
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Geography
90.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
90.00% |
| Brazil |
10.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Hewlett-Packard |
33.33% |
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| GIGABYTE |
33.33% |
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| Dell |
33.33% |
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Common models |
| HP Compaq 6000 Pro MT PC |
33.33% |
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| Gigabyte P55-UD3R |
33.33% |
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| Dell Inspiron 530 |
33.33% |
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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