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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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:   3.1.3.10160
MD5:   3f3e0e389c03aac4705bc03bfb2a8582
SHA1:   b378fe7c4ed9ebde10556ff98e393206cc536ba5
SHA256:   0d5bf14f12be6167ece974bf114336576c38df5b83d2889316a91381b26948ec

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. It is installed with a couple of know programs including VAIO Media Server Settings published by Sony Corporation and VAIO Media Server Settings 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:3.1.3.10160
Size:76.72 KB (78,560 bytes)
Build date:10/15/2012 10:28 AM
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 programs will install this file
Sony Corporation
12% remove
With VAIO Media plus, it’s easy to access movies and photos stored on computers anywhere in your home and view them in the living room on a large-screen TV. For example, watch a travel video stored on dad’s VAIO or access mom’s VAIO and have a look at pictures from the recent sports meet — all in the comfort of your living room. VAIO Media plus streamlines home entertainment by delivering content from all your computers to one location....

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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