Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

3.2.0.01300 6.98%
3.1.3.10160 6.98%
3.1.2.08010 13.95%
3.0.0.10280 2.33%
2.3.0.14180 32.56%
2.1.0.14040 30.23%
2.0.00.07080 6.98%

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PE structurePE file structure

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Import table
advapi32.dll
StartServiceCtrlDispatcherW, RegisterServiceCtrlHandlerExW, ChangeServiceConfigW, GetSecurityInfo, GetSidLengthRequired, InitializeSid, GetSidSubAuthority, SetSecurityDescriptorDacl, SetSecurityDescriptorGroup, SetSecurityDescriptorOwner, CopySid, IsValidSid, GetLengthSid, ControlService, DeleteService, CreateServiceW, SetServiceStatus, RegisterEventSourceW, ReportEventW, DeregisterEventSource, OpenSCManagerW, OpenServiceW, CloseServiceHandle, RegSetValueExW, RegQueryValueExW, RegOpenKeyExW, RegCreateKeyExW, RegCloseKey, RegDeleteValueW, InitializeSecurityDescriptor, GetSecurityDescriptorOwner, GetSecurityDescriptorGroup, GetSecurityDescriptorDacl, GetSecurityDescriptorSacl, MakeAbsoluteSD, GetSecurityDescriptorControl, GetAclInformation, AddAce, InitializeAcl
kernel32.dll
SetEvent, SetLastError, LocalFree, CreateEventW, CreateThread, GetCurrentThreadId, GetModuleHandleW, GetProcAddress, Sleep, WaitForSingleObject, CloseHandle, GetLastError, GetModuleFileNameW, GetCurrentThread, EnterCriticalSection, lstrlenW, InterlockedDecrement, InterlockedIncrement, DeleteCriticalSection, InitializeCriticalSection, GetCommandLineW, RaiseException, GetCurrentProcessId, GetTickCount, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, QueryPerformanceCounter, InterlockedExchange, GetProcessHeap, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, HeapDestroy, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, GetStartupInfoW, LeaveCriticalSection, InterlockedCompareExchange
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoInitializeEx, CoUninitialize, CoSuspendClassObjects, CoResumeClassObjects, CoCreateInstance, CoDisconnectObject, CoInitializeSecurity
user32.dll
PostThreadMessageW, CharNextW, CharUpperW, TranslateMessage, DispatchMessageW, GetMessageW, MessageBoxW, LoadStringW

SOHDs.exe

Sony Home Network Library by Sony Corporation (Signed)

Remove SOHDs.exe
Version:   3.0.0.10280
MD5:   16fd95781117e13107d477ae36219e6f
SHA1:   9c24650e44a3d60c7a68b1bc6acb4e2d73a38f6f
SHA256:   cd201c01c1fa6bb1b67411c45aa155b112584c9e4a1d68ee091b6723644d37d2

What is SOHDs.exe?

VAIO Device Searcher for the Sony Home Network Library is part of the VAIO Entertainment framework, software that enables the delivery and viewing of content (music, photos, videos and TV) among devices connected to a home network. The software is pre-installed with most VAIO PCs.

Overview

sohds.exe runs as a service under the name VAIO Media plus Device Searcher (SOHDs) within the local user context. This is typically installed with the program Sony Home Network Library published by Sony Corporation. The file is digitally signed by Sony Corporation which was issued by the Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:sohds.exe
Publisher:Sony Corporation
Product name:Sony Home Network Library
Description:VAIO Device Searcher
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\common files\sony shared\sohlib\sohds.exe
File version:3.0.0.10280
Size:73.15 KB (74,904 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Sony Corporation
Authority (CA):Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd.
Expiration date:Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Digital DNA
PE subsystem:Windows GUI
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C++ 9.0
.NET CLR:No
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ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Sony Corporation
6% remove
Sony Home Network Library is a program that supports sharing of Media and Media Plus files with other computers using the same network protocol.

BehaviorsBehaviors

Services
Runs under 'SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services' by the Service Controller (services.exe)
  • 'SOHDs' (VAIO Media plus Device Searcher)
  • SOHDs

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 53.49%
Windows 7 Home Basic 13.95%
Windows 8 Single Language 11.63%
Windows 8 11.63%
Windows 8 Enterprise 2.33%
Windows 8.1 2.33%
Windows 7 Ultimate 2.33%
Windows 7 Professional 2.33%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 27.91% of Sony Home Network Library.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 98.46%
GIGABYTE 1.54%
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