Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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executionproxy.exe
VAIO Gate by Sony Corporation (Signed)
| Version: | 2.4.2.02150 |
| MD5: | e8dec9a7dfdaad5b32d75f44adebbd70 |
| SHA1: | 1367d3240d82f7a1195a8c01d4ce0103ff313bc3 |
| SHA256: | 28c8abcbea4744367105b6a2584a0032b2dd499124586cefa6e68ad731084b47 |
Overview
executionproxy.exe is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). It is installed with a couple of know programs including VAIO Gate published by Sony Corporation, VAIO Gate Default from Sony Corporation and VAIO Gate Default by Sony Corporation. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Sony Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | executionproxy.exe |
| Publisher: | Sony Corporation |
| Product name: | VAIO Gate |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\sony\vaio gate\executionproxy.exe |
| File version: | 2.4.2.02150 |
| Size: | 392.13 KB (401,544 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Sony Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | VeriSign |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favourite multimedia programs and entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and media. Fully integrated onto your desktop for quick access with large icons. Simple and easy to use, click or touch an icon to go straight to a program. RSS feed enables web recommendations and links. Personalise VA...”
“VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favourite multimedia programs and entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and media. Personalise VAIO Gate by moving icons within the browser or adding and removing them completely by simple drag and drop. Configure easily your VAIO Gate via the "Settings" menu. Fully integrated onto your des...”
Behaviors
Scheduled tasks
- The task 'StartExecuteProxy' runs on boot in the path '\SONY\VAIO Gate\StartExecuteProxy'
- Entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Gate\StartExecuteProxy'
- Entry path '\SONY\VAIO Gate\StartExecuteProxy'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\SONY\VAIO Gate\StartExecuteProxy'
- Login entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Gate\StartExecuteProxy'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
59.38% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
12.50% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
12.50% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
6.25% |
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| Windows 7 Professional |
6.25% |
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| Windows 8.1 Pro |
3.13% |
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Distribution by country
United States installs about 31.25% of VAIO Gate.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Sony |
100.00% |
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