Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

Additional versions

3.2.0.12210	10.00%
3.0.0.07270	20.00%
2.4.0.06170	40.00%
2.0.0.16220	30.00%

Relationships

PluginFactory.dll

PluginFa Dynamic Link Library by Sony Corporation (Signed)

Remove PluginFactory.dll

Version:	2.0.0.16220
MD5:	491ada41d0228a0f8b95c3d312919c00
SHA1:	a2dd0c40c39a42e0950f46adacb1436f8f8eac01

What is PluginFactory.dll?

PluginFa Dynamic Link Library is part of the VAIO Care software included on your laptop is designed to help users maintain and update Sony computers. It also contains common Windows features that are already built into the Windows such as hard drive defragment, temporary Internet files removals and basic cleanup tasks.

About PluginFactory.dll (from Sony Corporation)

“Whether you enter VAIO Care from the ASSIST button or start menu, this utility can guide you through troubleshooting steps, system updates, configuration tools and system tune-up options. VAIO Care is”

Details

File name:	pluginfactory.dll
Publisher:	Sony Corporation
Product name:	PluginFa Dynamic Link Library
Typical file path:	C:\Program Files\sony\vaio care\crm\pluginfactory.dll
File version:	2.0.0.16220
Size:	42 KB (43,008 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:	Sony Corporation
Authority (CA):	VeriSign
Effective date:	Sunday, June 3, 2012
Expiration date:	Wednesday, July 3, 2013
Digital DNA
File packed:	No
Code language:	Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:	Yes
.NET NGENed:	No

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Programs

The following programs will install this file

VAIO Care

Sony Corporation

12% remove

“VAIO Care can help and the ASSIST button is a shortcut that allows you to open VAIO Care. I’d like to explain the benefit of this program. Whether you enter VAIO Care from the ASSIST button or start menu, this utility can guide you through troubleshooting steps, system updates, configuration tools and system tune-up options. VAIO Care is actually a built-in troubleshooting and maintenance program that comes installed on your VAIO PC to ...”