VAIO AV Mode Launcher
What is VAIO AV Mode Launcher?
VAIO AV Mode Launcher is an on-screen dock that contains shortcuts to applications including Windows Media Center and Internet Explorer.
Overview
VAIO AV Mode Launcher is a program developed by Sony. The most used version is 1.0.00.03210, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. Upon installation and setup, it defines an auto-start registry entry which makes this program run on each Windows boot for all user logins. The software installer includes 9 files and is usually about 5.3 MB (5,554,264 bytes). In comparison to the total number of users, most PCs are running the OS Windows Vista (SP2) as well as Windows 7 (SP1). While about 62% of users of VAIO AV Mode Launcher come from the United States, it is also popular in Germany and United Kingdom.
Program details
URL: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO AV Mode Launcher
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{4
Estimated size: 5.3 MB
Language: English
Files installed by VAIO AV Mode Launcher
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SOAOTH-01575100-UN.exe - VAIO AV Mode Launcher
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VESAVModeButton.dll - VAIO Event Service (VAIO Event Service(AVModeButton Module))
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ExtractIcon.dll
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AML_Setting.exe - AMLSetting
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AML.exe - AML
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MFC71.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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MFC71u.dll (by Microsoft)
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msvcp71.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcr71.dll - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- AML.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'AML' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO AV Mode Launcher\AML.exe" InitApp.
How do I remove VAIO AV Mode Launcher?
You can uninstall VAIO AV Mode Launcher 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 VAIO AV Mode Launcher, 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 VAIO AV Mode Launcher.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 60%
Win XP 1%
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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 9%
Keep it 91%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
70.91% |
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| Windows 7 |
24.55% |
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| Windows 10 |
3.64% |
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| Windows XP |
0.91% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
57.80% |
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| Windows Vista Business |
11.01% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
9.17% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
8.26% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
7.34% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
1.83% |
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Geography
61.74% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
61.74% |
| Germany |
4.70% |
| United Kingdom |
4.70% |
| Canada |
4.03% |
| Austria |
2.68% |
| Iran |
2.68% |
| Brazil |
2.01% |
| France |
2.01% |
| Italy |
2.01% |
| South Africa |
1.34% |
| Switzerland |
1.34% |
| Russia |
1.34% |
| Spain |
1.34% |
| Netherlands |
1.34% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
96.36% |
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| Acer |
1.82% |
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| ASUS |
0.91% |
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| Lenovo |
0.91% |
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Common models |
| Sony VGN-FZ140E |
15.84% |
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| Sony VGN-CR120E |
7.92% |
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| Sony VGN-AR520E |
7.92% |
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| Sony VGN-FZ150E |
4.95% |
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| Sony VGN-AR41M |
3.96% |
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| Sony VGN-TZ170N |
2.97% |
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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