VAIO Security Center
What is VAIO Security Center?
VAIO Security Center is pre-installed on many laptop models. It is just a way for Sony to promote affiliates for trial and full installations of various anti-virus products including Norton, Webroot as well as other security products such as parental controls. In addition the software will show users what types of security programs they currently have running.
About (from Sony)
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Overview
The most used version is 2.02.0320, 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 main program executable is VSC.exe. The software installer includes 1 files and is usually about 664.11 KB (680,048 bytes).
Program details
Displayed publisher: Sony
URL: www.sony.com/pcsupport
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Security Center
Uninstaller: RunDll32 C:\Program Files1\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{F
Estimated size: 664.11 KB
Language: English
Files installed by VAIO Security Center
| Program executable: | VSC.exe |
| Path: | C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Security Center\VSC.exe |
| MD5: | f8027178901320f8fbcaee6fbcf33450 |
Behaviors exhibited
Startup File (All Users Run)
- VSC.exe is loaded in the all users (HKLM) registry as a startup file name 'VAIOSecurity' which loads as "C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Security Center\VSC.exe" 1.
How do I remove VAIO Security Center?
You can uninstall VAIO Security Center 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 Security Center, 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 Security Center.
OS VERSIONS
Win XP 66%
Win Vista (SP1) 3%
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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 49%
Keep it 51%
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Windows
Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
| Windows XP |
81.25% |
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| Windows 7 |
15.63% |
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| Windows Vista |
3.13% |
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Which OS releases does it run on? |
| Microsoft Windows XP |
81.25% |
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| Windows 7 Home Premium |
9.38% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.25% |
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| Windows Vista Home Premiu... |
3.13% |
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Geography
80.00% of installs come from the United States
Which countries install it?
| United States |
80.00% |
| Canada |
6.00% |
| PR |
4.00% |
| Brazil |
2.00% |
| Mexico |
2.00% |
| Indonesia |
2.00% |
| Saudi Arabia |
2.00% |
| United Kingdom |
2.00% |
PC manufacturers
What PC manufacturers (OEMs) have it installed?
| Sony |
80.00% |
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| Intel |
6.67% |
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| ASUS |
3.33% |
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| Hewlett-Packard |
3.33% |
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| Dell |
3.33% |
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| Acer |
3.33% |
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Common models |
| Sony VGN-C140G |
7.14% |
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| Sony VGN-BX640P |
3.57% |
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| Sony VGN-AR290G |
3.57% |
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| Sony VGN-AR190G |
3.57% |
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| innotek GmbH VirtualBox |
3.57% |
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| HP Compaq 6000 Pro MT PC |
3.57% |
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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