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Should I remove VAIO Video Explorer?

What percent of users and experts removed it?
7% remove it93% keep it
Overall Sentiment
Excellent
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How common is it?
Reach 0.0005%

Versions

VersionDistribution
2.1.01.12140 11.11%
2.1.00.10160 11.11%
2.0.00.07190 33.33%
1.1.00.15140 44.44%

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VAIO Video Explorer

Overview

VAIO Video Explorer is a program developed by Sony. The most used version is 1.1.00.15140, 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 vvexplorer.exe. The software installer includes 56 files and is usually about 16.83 MB (17,644,314 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 64% of users of VAIO Video Explorer come from Japan, it is also popular in the United States.

Program detailsProgram details

URL: vaio.sony.co.jp
Installation folder: C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Video Explorer
Uninstaller: "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Information\{E9AC28CD-3DD8-4D52-A187-8BDA6D12F45D}\setup.exe" -runfromtemp -l0x0011 -removeonly
Estimated size: 16.83 MB
Language: Japanese

Program filesFiles installed by VAIO Video Explorer

Program executable:vvexplorer.exe
Name:VAIO Video Explorer
Path:C:\Program Files\sony\vaio video explorer\vvexplorer.exe
MD5:99a18063fbf127b60e37ad5cf1f3600e
Additional files:
  • VvVcmManagedCppWrapClass.dll
  • VvVcmNativeCall.dll
  • VvTrayIconDlg.exe
  • VaqueroNativeCall.dll - VaqueroN Dynamic Link Library
  • VaqueroWrapClass.dll - VaqueroW Dynamic Link Library
  • VvTMRec.exe
  • Frn.dll - Sony Corporation Frn (Frn DLL)
  • ConnectServerDll.dll - VAIO Video Explorer (ConnectServerDll)
  • HOOK_2.dll - VvTrayIcon
  • iRCConnect.dll - VzRemoteCommand
  • iRCEnc.dll
  • iRCommanderMain.dll
  • iRCommon.dll
  • VvTaskScheduler.exe - Task Scheduler
  • VvTaskSchedulerPs.dll - Timer Scheduler Proxy
  • VvTaskSchedulerRes.dll - VvTaskScheduler
  • VvTrayIcon.exe
  • CsmFactory.dll - VAIO Entertainment (CS Manager Factory)
  • Standard.dll - Standard Definition
  • StandardRes.dll - Standard
  • System.dll - Common System Library
  • VvTaskSchedulerRsEventPs.dll - Task Scheduler VZRs Event Proxy
  • SharedDefinition.dll - SharedDefinition
  • VvSettingsDialog.dll - VvSettingsDialog
  • VvSharedControls.dll - VvSharedControls
  • BrowserControls.dll - BrowserControls
  • ReserveSchedule.dll - ReserveSchedule
  • VvMakeDialogBox.dll - VvMakeDialogBox
  • VveSmartFolder.dll - VveSmartFolder
  • PlayerBridge.dll - PlayerBridge
  • VvEmtPlyTech.dll - VvEmtPlyTech
  • IRCommandDlg.exe - iRCommander
  • iRCommander.exe - VAIO Video
  • VvSettings.dll - VvSettings
  • UIUtility.dll - UIUtility
  • VaqueroIF.dll - VaqueroIF
  • VvCommon.dll - VvCommon
  • VvVcmXMLIF.dll - VcmXMLIF
  • Interop.VcmEpgInterfaceLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'VcmEpgInterfaceLib'.
  • Interop.VcmMgrInterfaceLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'VcmMgrInterfaceLib'.
  • Interop.ReserveManagerLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'ReserveManagerLib'.
  • Interop.MCEWLib.dll - Assembly imported from type library 'MCEWLib'.

Program behaviorsBehaviors exhibited

Service
  • VvTaskScheduler.exe runs as a service named 'VAIO Task Scheduler' (VAIO Task Scheduler).

How do I remove VAIO Video Explorer?

You can uninstall VAIO Video Explorer 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 Video Explorer, 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 Video Explorer.

PC BRAND OF CHOICE
100%
Sony
 
OS VERSIONS
Win Vista (SP2) 56%
Win Vista 11%
 
HOW IT RUNS
Windows Service? Yes
(Installs a service)

Windows OS versionsWindows

Which Windows OS versions does it run on?
Windows Vista 66.67%
Windows 7 33.33%
Which OS releases does it run on?
Windows Vista Home Premiu... 66.67%
Windows 7 Home Premium 22.22%
Windows 7 Ultimate 11.11%

Distribution by countryGeography

64.29% of installs come from Japan
Which countries install it?
  Japan 64.29%
  United States 35.71%

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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