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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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:   2.0.00.07080
MD5:   72b46103e4111439109acf5882627c24
SHA1:   e6043a1cdbffda776b3b90e107864e326730b66a
SHA256:   0d04c7ff33bb2ccdfdfcf9de4123cca383fd1fc703b41ed8813cd742af4ba931

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 Sony Home Network Library published by Sony Corporation, Sony Home Network Library from Sony Corporation and Sony Home Network Library 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:2.0.00.07080
Size:73.29 KB (75,048 bytes)
Build date:7/14/2009 8:55 PM
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
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs 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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