Should I block it?
No, this file is 100% safe to run.
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viuploader.exe
VAIO Improvement by Sony Corporation (Signed)
| Version: | 1.0.0.13170 |
| MD5: | 8f0d164f3159cd9032c6e31fca56f676 |
| SHA1: | 997159481b7a3537bafab018aa87fa406dd86093 |
| SHA256: | 17014bd5c938de3068d7d826ca221b9bca0f5a748dc224a0f49cdd614b24ebcb |
Overview
viuploader.exe is an auto-starting process that used the Windows Task Scheduler service to load when the user logs into Windows (sometimes this is required to bypass the UAC protection). This is typically installed with the program VAIO Improvement published by Sony Corporation and is usually factory installed by the OEM. 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 Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. certificate authority (CA).
Details
| File name: | viuploader.exe |
| Publisher: | Sony Corporation |
| Product name: | VAIO Improvement |
| Description: | viuploader |
| Typical file path: | C:\Program Files\sony\vaio improvement\viuploader.exe |
| File version: | 1.0.0.13170 |
| Size: | 2.57 MB (2,697,960 bytes) |
| Certificate |
| Issued to: | Sony Corporation |
| Authority (CA): | Thawte Consulting (Pty) Ltd. |
| Expiration date: | Tuesday, January 4, 2011 |
| Digital DNA |
| File packed: | No |
| Code language: | Microsoft Visual C# / Basic .NET |
| .NET CLR: | Yes |
| .NET NGENed: | No |
More details
Programs
The following program will install this file
The VAIO Improvement program is pre-installed with various VAIO laptop models. It will re-theme various components of Windows to include Sony VAIO themes including screensavers, wallpapers and style and colors for menues, etc.. It also includes a number of tools and utilities with the PC to 'enhance' the user's experience including the Control Center, and updater, on-screen keyboard and hotkey utilities and more.
Behaviors
Scheduled tasks
- The job 'VAIOImprovementUploader' runs on boot in the path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Improvement\VAIOImprovementUploader'
- Entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Improvement\VAIOImprovementUploader'
Scheduled tasks startups
Set to load on user login (bypasses Windows UAC if enabled)
- Login entry path '\Sony Corporation\VAIO Improvement\VAIOImprovementUploader'
Distribution by Windows OS
| OS version | distribution |
| Windows 7 Home Premium |
31.43% |
|
| Windows 8 Single Language |
25.71% |
|
| Windows 8 |
25.71% |
|
| Windows 7 Home Basic |
8.57% |
|
| Windows 8.1 |
5.71% |
|
| Windows 7 Ultimate |
2.86% |
|
Distribution by country
United States installs about 31.43% of VAIO Improvement.
Distribution by PC manufacturer
| PC Manufacturer | distribution |
| Sony |
100.00% |
|
