Should I block it?

No, this file is 100% safe to run.

VersionsAdditional versions

2.4.3.08240 6.25%
2.4.2.02150 25.00%
2.4.1.09140 12.50%
2.4.0.06160 12.50%
2.3.0.11090 12.50%
2.3.0.11090 6.25%
2.2.0.06080 25.00%

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advapi32.dll
RegCloseKey, RegOpenKeyExW, ConvertSidToStringSidW, LookupAccountNameW, GetUserNameW
kernel32.dll
CloseHandle, GetCurrentProcessId, ReadFile, GetSystemDefaultLocaleName, InitializeCriticalSection, DeleteCriticalSection, GetUserDefaultLocaleName, CreateFileW, CreateEventW, WaitForSingleObject, SetEvent, EnterCriticalSection, LeaveCriticalSection, InterlockedDecrement, CreateDirectoryW, LocalFree, FindResourceExW, FindResourceW, LoadResource, LockResource, SizeofResource, FindClose, FindNextFileW, FindFirstFileW, DeleteFileW, CopyFileW, GetThreadPreferredUILanguages, ExpandEnvironmentStringsW, OpenEventW, GetSystemTimeAsFileTime, GetCurrentThreadId, GetTickCount, QueryPerformanceCounter, IsDebuggerPresent, SetUnhandledExceptionFilter, UnhandledExceptionFilter, GetCurrentProcess, TerminateProcess, InterlockedCompareExchange, Sleep, InterlockedExchange, GetProcessHeap, HeapSize, HeapReAlloc, HeapFree, HeapAlloc, HeapDestroy, RaiseException
msvcp90.dll
DllMain
msvcr90.dll
DllMain
ole32.dll
CoInitialize, CoUninitialize, CoCreateInstance, OleRun
shlwapi.dll
PathFileExistsW
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DeleteNotificationAPIADSByAPPName
GetAdvertisementIndexInfo
GetCOMDatas
GetEtag
GetIconEtag
GetMMSIMOperator
GetMMSIMStaticAds
GetNotificationAPIAds
GetNotificationAPIAdsParam
GetNotificationAPIIndexInfo
GetPolicy
GetPolicyURL
GetRegion
GetSingleStaticAds
GetStaticAds
GetTrackingScheduleURL
ReleaseAdsTarget
ReleaseAPIAdsIndexInfo
ReleaseCOMData
ReleaseEtagFileName
ReleaseFile
ReleaseIconEtagLoader
ReleaseMMSIMLoader
ReleaseNotificationAds
ReleaseProgramIndexInfo
ReleaseStaticAds
ReleaseStaticAppdataIndexInfo
ReleaseTrackingSchedule
ReloadAdvertisementIndex
ReloadMMSIMStaticFile
ReloadNotificationAPIIndex
RemoveMMSIMStaticAds
RemoveNotificationAPIAds
RemoveStaticAds
ResetCOMData
SaveCallAdd2FuncNum
SaveCallAddFuncNum
SaveCallGetStateFuncNum
SaveCallRemove2FuncNum
SaveCallRemoveFuncNum
SaveNotificationAPIAds
SetEtag
SetIconEtag
SetMMSIMOperation
SetPolicy
SetPolicyURL
SetSingleStaticAds
SetStaticAds
SetStaticAdsEx
SetTrackingScheduleURL
SynchronizeAPIIndexData
SynchronizeAppdataWithMMSIM
SynchronizeAppWithProg
UpdateIndexFile
UpdateMMSIMStaticFile
UpdateNotificationAPIIndexFile
UpdateNotificationStaticFile
VGDamExit

vgdam.dll

VAIO Gate by Sony Corporation (Signed)

Remove vgdam.dll
Version:   2.4.1.09140
MD5:   218c00370ea6ce83872c877c3782789e
SHA1:   744ec1d8fac2175d277a3aaa8316d0fb363adaa9

Overview

vgdam.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 VAIO Gate published by Sony Corporation, VAIO Gate Default from Sony Corporation and VAIO Gate Default by Sony Corporation. The assembly utilizes the .NET run-time framework (which is required to be installed on the PC). The file is digitally signed by Sony Corporation which was issued by the VeriSign certificate authority (CA).

DetailsDetails

File name:vgdam.dll
Publisher:Sony Corporation
Product name:VAIO Gate
Typical file path:C:\Program Files\sony\vaio gate\vgdam.dll
Original name:VAIO Gate.exe
File version:2.4.1.09140
Size:752.16 KB (770,208 bytes)
Certificate
Issued to:Sony Corporation
Authority (CA):VeriSign
Expiration date:Tuesday, March 27, 2012
Digital DNA
File packed:No
Code language:Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET
.NET CLR:Yes
.NET NGENed:No
More details

ResourcesPrograms

The following programs will install this file
VAIO Gate
 Sony Corporation
9% remove
“VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favourite multimedia programs and entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and media. Fully integrated onto your desktop for quick access with large icons. Simple and easy to use, click or touch an icon to go straight to a program. RSS feed enables web recommendations and links. Personalise VA...”
VAIO Gate Default
 Sony Corporation
7% remove
“VAIO Gate offers fast and easy access to favourite multimedia programs and entertainment. This gateway is always there as a visually attractive bar at the top of your desktop and keeps track of your most popular programs and media. Personalise VAIO Gate by moving icons within the browser or adding and removing them completely by simple drag and drop. Configure easily your VAIO Gate via the "Settings" menu. Fully integrated onto your des...”

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
Windows 7 Home Premium 68.75%
Windows 7 Home Basic 12.50%
Windows 8.1 Pro 6.25%
Windows 8 Pro with Media Center 6.25%
Windows 7 Ultimate 6.25%

Distribution by countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 43.75% of VAIO Gate.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 100.00%
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