VAIO HDD Protection
Overview
VAIO HDD Protection is a program developed by Sony. The most used version is 2.1.00.15140, with over 98% of all installations currently using this version. 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 main program executable is vccstorageprotection.exe. The software installer includes 11 files and is usually about 7.68 MB (8,054,773 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 42% of users of VAIO HDD Protection come from the United States, it is also popular in United Kingdom and Iran.
Program details
URL: esupport.sony.com
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO HDD Protection
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\11\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{C
Estimated size: 7.68 MB
Language: English
Files installed by VAIO HDD Protection
| Program executable: | vccstorageprotection.exe |
| Name: | VAIO HDD Protection |
| HDD Protection Settings |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\sony\vaio hdd protection\vccstorageprotection.exe |
| MD5: | 08603e4336076cadd484187900ac4bf7 |
Additional files:
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Frn.dll - Sony Corporation Frn (Frn DLL)
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VCCPrtChecker.dll - VCCStorageProtection (VCCStorageProtection Checker)
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VESStorageProtect.dll - VAIO Event Service (VAIO Event Service (VESStorageProtect Module))
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mfc70.dll (by Microsoft) - Microsoft® Visual Studio .NET (MFCDLL Shared Library - Retail Version)
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mfc70u.dll (by Microsoft)
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MFC71.dll
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MFC71u.dll
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msvcp70.dll - Microsoft® C++ Runtime Library
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msvcp71.dll
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msvcr71.dll - Microsoft® C Runtime Library
Behaviors exhibited
Scheduled Task
- VCCStorageProtection.exe is scheduled as a task with the class '{DE716143-419F-4C13-9490-FE6E26E7599E}' (runs on registration).
How do I remove VAIO HDD Protection?
You can uninstall VAIO HDD Protection 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 HDD Protection, 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 HDD Protection.
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 44%
Win XP 1%
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USER ACTIONS
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Uninstall it 9%
Keep it 91%
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GLOBAL RANK
 #32,556
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows Vista |
51.90% |
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| Windows 7 |
25.32% |
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| Windows XP |
16.46% |
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| Windows 10 |
6.33% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Windows Vista Business |
50.00% |
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| Windows 7 Ultimate |
17.95% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
16.67% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.41% |
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| Windows 10 Pro |
2.56% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
1.28% |
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Geography
42.11% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
42.11% |
| United Kingdom |
7.37% |
| Iran |
5.26% |
| France |
4.21% |
| Germany |
4.21% |
| Taiwan |
3.16% |
| Canada |
3.16% |
| Singapore |
2.11% |
| Colombia |
2.11% |
| Australia |
2.11% |
| Mexico |
2.11% |
| Portugal |
2.11% |
| Spain |
2.11% |
| Italy |
2.11% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
97.47% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
1.27% |
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| Dell |
1.27% |
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Common models |
| Sony VGN-SZ650N |
6.76% |
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| Sony VGN-SZ430N |
6.76% |
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| Sony VGN-SZ480N |
4.05% |
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| Sony VGN-BX61MN |
2.70% |
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| Sony VGN-SZ4XN_C |
2.70% |
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| Sony VGN-SZ640N |
2.70% |
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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