Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
Additional versions
(Note, the developer publishes each variation of this file with the same version, but the hashes are unique.)
phoneupdate.dll
| MD5: | 8e202d43268d5f3f8f0da1f2ff15450b |
| SHA1: | 4c6fd067ec69a73ea3af34582eec0f70aca6ff62 |
| SHA256: | a856c731818d4016b5593acf883aea980c7477a88c19901a8babf0cbf53e5b4e |
What is phoneupdate.dll?
phoneupdate.dll for Sony Ericsson PC Suite is the software updater program which runs in the background of Windows and automatically starts up when your PC boots. It checks for software udpates and automatically downloads and installs them if found. The updater will check for updates remotely and install them based on an internal schedule.
Overview
phoneupdate.dll is loaded as dynamic link library that runs in the context of a process. It is installed with a couple of know programs including Sony PC Companion 2.10.115 published by Sony Corporation, Sony PC Companion 2.10.136 from Sony Corporation and Sony PC Companion 2.10.136 by Sony Corporation.
Details
| File name: | phoneupdate.dll |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\sony ericsson\sony ericsson pc suite\phoneupdate.dll |
| Size: | 572 KB (585,728 bytes) |
| Digital DNA |
| PE subsystem: | Windows GUI |
| File packed: | No |
| .NET CLR: | No |
More details
Programs
The following programs will install this file
“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 ...”
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 8 Pro |
22.22% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
22.22% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
11.11% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Premium |
11.11% |
|
| Windows 8 Pro with Media Center |
11.11% |
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| Microsoft Windows XP |
11.11% |
|
| Windows Vista Home Basic |
11.11% |
|
Distribution by country
India installs about 22.22% of phoneupdate.dll.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Hewlett-Packard |
80.00% |
|
| GIGABYTE |
20.00% |
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