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VersionsAdditional versions

2.2.0.01240 8.57%
2.0.0.08090 48.57%
1.3.0.12220 2.86%
1.2.0.09200 2.86%
1.1.0.06030 2.86%
1.0.0.13170 31.43%
1.0.0.13170 2.86%

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viuploader.exe

VAIO Improvement by Sony Corporation (Signed)

Remove viuploader.exe
Version:   1.2.0.09200
MD5:   bbdbcdf3b850fc93731d7083a3c0f577
SHA1:   4f6d76878cfe8febd01f39ff70b3b03dbc2b3dd1

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).

DetailsDetails

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:1.2.0.09200
Size:2.71 MB (2,838,664 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

ResourcesPrograms

The following program will install this file
Sony Corporation
45% remove
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.

BehaviorsBehaviors

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'

Windows OS versionsDistribution by Windows OS

OS versiondistribution
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 countryDistribution by country

United States installs about 31.43% of VAIO Improvement.

OEM distributionDistribution by PC manufacturer

PC Manufacturerdistribution
Sony 100.00%
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