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PCCService.exe

Sony PC Companion by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication (Signed)

Remove PCCService.exe
Version:   1.0.0.0
MD5:   5177d14a78e60fd61dcfc6b388e7e971
SHA1:   8913fcf11f32fee4db9c86de77849676cc2f7239
SHA256:   19be5ccf035c5e6c42db299fbf39ab93e8b25af56e903735d80f52fe7ffe8389

What is PCCService.exe?

Sony PCCompanion Service is part of Avanquest Software's PC Companion for Sony Ericsson devices.

About PCCService.exe (from Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication)

PC Companion is a computer application that acts as a portal to Sony Xperia, operator features and applications, such as phone software updates, management of contacts and calendar, media management w

Overview

pccservice.exe runs as a service under the name Sony PC Companion within the local user context. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Sony PC Companion 2.10.108 published by Sony Corporation, Sony PC Companion 2.10.115 from Sony Corporation and Sony PC Companion 2.10.115 by Sony Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:pccservice.exe
Publisher:Avanquest Software
Product name:Sony PC Companion
Description:Sony PCCompanion Service
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\sony\sony pc companion\pccservice.exe
File version:1.0.0.0
Product version:2.0.0
Size:151.68 KB (155,320 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Sony Ericsson Mobile Communication
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Effective date:Friday, March 19, 2010
Expiration date:Monday, March 25, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:No
.NET CLR:No
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The following programs will install this file
Sony Corporation
27% remove
PC Companion is a collection of tools and applications you can use when you connect your device to a computer. PC Companion contains Xperia™ Transfer, a tool for moving content from an iPhone to your new Xperia™ device. PC Companion also offers device software updates, contacts and calendar management, and a backup and restore feature for your phone content (availability of applications depends on your phone and operator). You can also ...

BehaviorsBehaviors

Service
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • Sony PC Companion

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Microsoft Windows XP 25.00%
Windows 7 Ultimate 20.00%
Windows 7 Home Premium 15.00%
Windows 8 Pro 15.00%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 10.00%
Windows Vista Home Premium 5.00%
Windows 7 Home Basic 5.00%
Windows Vista Home Basic 5.00%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

India installs about 20.00% of Sony PC Companion.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Hewlett-Packard 75.00%
Acer 25.00%
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