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A guide to uninstall VAIO Care from your system

VAIO Care is a computer program. This page holds details on how to remove it from your PC. The Windows release was developed by Sony Corporation. You can read more on Sony Corporation or check for application updates here. Usually the VAIO Care program is installed in the C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care folder, depending on the user's option during setup. You can remove VAIO Care by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line MsiExec.exe /X{EC635BC0-0D7C-4CA2-9B87-2A330C298CB2}. Note that you might be prompted for administrator rights. VAIO Care's primary file takes about 872.48 KB (893416 bytes) and is called VAIOCare.exe.

The following executables are installed beside VAIO Care. They take about 16.16 MB (16948568 bytes) on disk.

  • ChangeConfigSetting.exe (18.98 KB)
  • ClearRegistry.exe (13.19 KB)
  • FDR.exe (25.19 KB)
  • listener.exe (61.00 KB)
  • SelfHealUpdate.exe (1.40 MB)
  • UpdateTrayIcon.exe (9.50 KB)
  • VAIOCare.exe (872.48 KB)
  • VaioCareUpdate.exe (721.48 KB)
  • VAIOShell.exe (511.48 KB)
  • VCAdmin.exe (23.48 KB)
  • VCAgent.exe (21.48 KB)
  • VCCreatRecoveryMedia.exe (348.98 KB)
  • VCPerfService.exe (153.00 KB)
  • VCREAD.exe (121.98 KB)
  • VCService.exe (53.48 KB)
  • VCSystemTray.exe (743.48 KB)
  • oscdimg.exe (123.00 KB)
  • DatabaseSetup.exe (44.19 KB)
  • UninstallerApp.exe (65.50 KB)
  • AUDaemon.exe (417.55 KB)
  • bspatch.exe (188.00 KB)
  • HouseCallCLI.exe (958.05 KB)
  • patch64.exe (583.26 KB)
  • iolorgdf32.exe (17.68 KB)
  • iolorgdf64.exe (14.00 KB)
  • ioloTools.exe (5.28 MB)
  • iolorgdf64.exe (20.68 KB)
  • StxCon.exe (3.50 MB)
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The information on this page is only about version 8.1.0.10120 of VAIO Care. Click on the links below for other VAIO Care versions:

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Several files, folders and Windows registry data can be left behind when you want to remove VAIO Care from your PC.

You should delete the folders below after you uninstall VAIO Care:
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care

The files below remain on your disk by VAIO Care's application uninstaller when you removed it:
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\256.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\analyzer.dll
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\256.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\app_icon.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\auslogics.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\black-swishes-background.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\close-hover.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\close-normal.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Contact_Backstage.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Contact_ESupport.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Contact_Manuals.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Contact_OnlineChat.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Contact_Register.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Contact_Telephone.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\default.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\earth.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Envelope1.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Gra_update_carrot.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Gra_update_Check.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Gra_update_refresh.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\gradient-status-footer.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\green.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\GridIcon.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\help_icon.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\HelpButton_h.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\HelpButton_n.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\HelpButton_p.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\intel.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\ListIcon.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\LiveTileImage.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\minimize-hover.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\minimize-normal.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavCategoryIcon_Diagnostics.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavCategoryIcon_MyVAIO.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavCategoryIcon_RecoveryAndRestore.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavCategoryIcon_SystemCare.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavCategoryIcon_TroubleShooting.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_ContactSony.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_HardwareDiagnostics.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_InputAndOutput.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Maintenance.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Messages.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_NetworkAndWireless.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_OneClickCare.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Recovery.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Restore.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Security.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_SoftwareAndApplications.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_SoftwareDiagnostics.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_StorageAndMedia.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_SystemDetails.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_SystemSettings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_SystemTuneUp.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_ThinkGreen.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Updates.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_VAIOTour.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\NavViewIcon_Welcome.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_1.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_10.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_2.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_3.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_4.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_5.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_6.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_7.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_8.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\notification_working_9.ico
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Notifications.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\performance.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Play.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\seagate.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\SearchGlass.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\settings.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Shield128x128.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Shield16x16.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Shield24x24.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Shield32x32.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Shield64x64.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Shield8x8.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\SpecialReport.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\splash-header.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\splash-sony-logo.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Status.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Status_AttentionRequired.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Status_GreenLaptop.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Status_OK.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Status_OrangeLaptop.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Status_Wait.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\StatusBackground.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\Troubleshooting_laptop.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\uninstall.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\update_Downloading.gif
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\update_installing.gif
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\vaio-logo.jpg
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\vc_logo.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\wave-green.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\wave-orange.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\yellow.png
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Auslogics\AuslogicResult.xml
  • C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\VAIOShell.resources.dll

Use regedit.exe to manually remove from the Windows Registry the data below:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\0CB536CEC7D02AC4B978A233C092C82B
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{EC635BC0-0D7C-4CA2-9B87-2A330C298CB2}
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Care

Registry values that are not removed from your PC:
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\0CB536CEC7D02AC4B978A233C092C82B\ProductName
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\CRM\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\cs-CZ\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\DataBaseSetup64\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\de-DE\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\DllResources\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\el-GR\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\en\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\es\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Eula\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Exe\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\fr\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\HouseCall\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\html\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\hu-HU\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Iolo\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\it-IT\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\ja-JP\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\ko-KR\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\langregion\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Libraries\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\nl-NL\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\pl-PL\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Plugins\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\pt-BR\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\ro-RO\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\ru-RU\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Seagate\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\sk-SK\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\th-TH\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\tr-TR\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\View\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\zh-CN\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\zh-TW\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{EC635BC0-0D7C-4CA2-9B87-2A330C298CB2}\
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\ESRV_SVC\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SampleCollector\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\USER_ESRV_SVC\ImagePath
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VCService\Description
  • HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VCService\ImagePath


A way to erase VAIO Care from your computer with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VAIO Care is an application by Sony Corporation. Frequently, computer users want to uninstall this application. Sometimes this is efortful because performing this manually takes some knowledge related to removing Windows applications by hand. One of the best EASY approach to uninstall VAIO Care is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here are some detailed instructions about how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is an efficient uninstaller and all around tool to maximize the performance of your system.

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  • go to Download Link
  • download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
  • set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO
2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire Advanced Uninstaller PRO's interface and number of functions available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very good system optimizer.

3. Click on the General Tools button
Go to General Tools


4. Click on the Uninstall Programs button
Go to Uninstall Programs


5. All the programs installed on the computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find VAIO Care or simply click the Search feature and type in "VAIO Care". If it is installed on your PC the VAIO Care program will be found automatically. After you select VAIO Care in the list , some data regarding the program is made available to you:


  • Star rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other users have regarding VAIO Care, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
  • Opinions by other users - Click on the Read reviews button.
  • Technical information regarding the program you wish to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.
7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will come up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will uninstall VAIO Care.
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8. After removing VAIO Care, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will offer to run an additional cleanup. Press Next to go ahead with the cleanup. All the items of VAIO Care that have been left behind will be detected and you will be asked if you want to delete them. By removing VAIO Care with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no registry items, files or folders are left behind on your system.

Your system will remain clean, speedy and able to serve you properly.

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Geographical user distribution

  • Windows 8 (6.2)
  • Windows 8.1 (6.3)
  • Windows 7 (6.1)
  • 10.0
  • Windows Vista (6.0)
  • Windows XP (5.1)
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Disclaimer

The text above is not a piece of advice to uninstall VAIO Care by Sony Corporation from your PC, we are not saying that VAIO Care by Sony Corporation is not a good application. This page simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall VAIO Care in case you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO stumbled upon and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.

2016-06-21 / Written by Dan Armano for Advanced Uninstaller PRO

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Last update on: 2016-06-21 02:50:33.690