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Should I remove VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
What do people think about it?
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How common is it?
Global Rank #2,436
United States Rank #2,900
Reach 0.2568%
Lifespan of installation (until removal)
< 14.14 days
417.27 days >
Average installed length: 219.25 days

Versions

VersionDistribution
3.9.20.08110 20.70%
3.9.1.01200 0.79%
3.9.0.11180 2.77%
3.7.0.14191 2.37%
3.6.0.09080 36.09%
3.5.0.06180 14.64%
3.4.0.13160 2.96%
3.3.0.09182 2.55%
3.2.00.06112 5.55%
3.1.00.03103 0.71%
3.0.01.03030 3.71%
2.1.01.10292 0.53%
2.1.00.09202 3.58%
2.0.01.07050 3.04%

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VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library

What is VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library?

The VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager is a software library installed with VAIO PCs that assists VAIO Content Importer / Exporter in analysing and working with media content. It is recommended to install if you use VAIO Content Importer / Exporter for managing and editing video and audio. It supports high-speed music analysis and video analysis of AVCHD High profile contents.

Overview

The most used version is 3.6.0.09080, 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 main program executable is VcmXmlIfHelper.exe. The software installer includes 24 files and is usually about 2.56 MB (2,688,148 bytes).

Program detailsProgram details

URL: vaio.sony.co.jp
Help link: vcl.vaio.sony.co.jp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VcmXml
Uninstaller: C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{291FB4BF-EEC7-4CF9-8469-F39ED1DBC4D8}\setup.exe -runfromtemp -l0x0009 -removeonly
Estimated size: 2.56 MB
Language: English

Program filesFiles installed by VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library

Program executable:VcmXmlIfHelper.exe
Name:VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface
VcmXml Helper Interface
Path:C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VcmXml\VcmXmlIfHelper.exe
MD5:b56cd01f36eef2967ef18d8df0e5c285
VcmXml Helper Interface is part of the VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager, a software library installed with VAIO PCs that assists VAIO Content Importer / Exporter in analysing and working with media content. It is...
Additional files:
  • VcmXmlIf.dll - VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface (VcmXml Interface)
  • VcmXmlIf64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdAVMarker.dll - VcmXml Interface Plugin AV-Marker Adapter
  • VcmXmlIfAdAVMarker64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdMMLib.dll - VcmXml Interface Plugin vcmfile Adapter
  • VcmXmlIfAdMMLib64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdVcmFile.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdVcmFile64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdVcmFileE.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdVMLib.dll - VcmXml Interface Plugin VMLib Adapter
  • VcmXmlIfAdVMLib64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfAdVzFile.dll - VcmXml Interface Plugin VzFile Adapter
  • VcmXmlIfAdVzFile64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfDbVep.dll - VcmXml Interface Plugin Vep Db
  • VcmXmlIfDbVep64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfDbXml.dll - VcmXml Interface Plugin Proxy
  • VcmXmlIfDbXml64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfHelper.exe - VcmXml Helper Interface
  • VcmXmlIfHelper64.exe
  • VcmXmlIfHelperPS.dll
  • VcmXmlIfHelperPS64.dll
  • VcmXmlIfPlugin.dll
  • VcmXmlIfPlugin64.dll

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

2 Services
  • VcmXmlIfHelper64.exe runs as a service named 'VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface' (VcmXmlIfHelper).
  • VcmXmlIfHelper.exe runs as a service named 'VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface' (VcmXmlIfHelper).

How do I remove VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library?

You can uninstall VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library from your computer by using the Add/Remove Program feature in the Window's Control Panel.
  1. 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.
  2. When you find the program VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library, 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).
  3. Follow the prompts. A progress bar shows you how long it will take to remove VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface Library.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Sony
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)
 
USER ACTIONS
Uninstall it 7%
Keep it 93%

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows 7 70.54%
Windows Vista 22.58%
Windows 10 6.70%
Windows XP 0.18%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows 7 Home Premium 57.23%
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 19.87%
Windows 7 Professional 4.90%
Windows 10 Home 4.68%
Windows 7 Ultimate 4.20%
Windows 7 Starter 3.07%

Distribution by countryGeography

39.48% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
  United States 39.48%
  United Kingdom 7.71%
  Germany 6.78%
  Italy 4.62%
  Canada 3.69%
  France 3.62%
  Iran 2.65%
  Spain 2.40%
  Japan 2.37%
  Brazil 1.87%
  Netherlands 1.80%
  India 1.50%
  Belgium 1.44%
  Mexico 1.34%

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

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