USB Access Restriction Setting
Overview
USB Access Restriction Setting is a software program developed by Sony. The most common release is 1.4.0.08310, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon being installed, the software adds a Windows Service which is designed to run continuously in the background. Manually stopping the service has been seen to cause the program to stop functing properly. 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 primary executable is named usb access restriction.exe. The setup package generally installs about 2 files and is usually about 692.48 KB (709,101 bytes). Relative to the overall usage of users who have this installed on their PCs, most are running Windows Vista (SP2) and Windows 7 (SP1). While about 70% of users of USB Access Restriction Setting come from the United States, it is also popular in Qatar and Iran.
Program details
URL: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\USB Access Restriction Setting
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{2B3DC7D4-7AC4-40E7-B1E7-40B760B6BB2D}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 692.48 KB
Language: English
Files installed by USB Access Restriction Setting
| Program executable: | usb access restriction.exe |
| Name: | USB Access Restriction Setting |
| USRService.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\sony\usb access restriction setting\usb access restriction.exe |
| MD5: | 0b04c5b5f0c2ac03b1494f9a31f77b85 |
Additional files:
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USRPlugin.dll - USB Access Restriction Setting
Behaviors exhibited
Service
- USB Access Restriction.exe runs as a service named 'USB Access Restriction' (USB Access Restriction).
How do I remove USB Access Restriction Setting?
You can uninstall USB Access Restriction Setting 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 USB Access Restriction Setting, 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 USB Access Restriction Setting.
PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Sony
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OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 40%
Win 7 20%
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HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows 7 |
60.00% |
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| Windows Vista |
40.00% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Business |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
40.00% |
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| Windows 7 Enterprise |
20.00% |
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Geography
70.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
70.00% |
| Qatar |
10.00% |
| Iran |
10.00% |
| United Kingdom |
10.00% |
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