VAIO Care

A guide to uninstall VAIO Care from your computer

VAIO Care is a software application. This page is comprised of details on how to uninstall it from your computer. It is developed by Sony Corporation. You can find out more on Sony Corporation or check for application updates here. Please follow http://esupport.sony.com if you want to read more on VAIO Care on Sony Corporation's page. Usually the VAIO Care application is to be found in the C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care folder, depending on the user's option during install. MsiExec.exe /X{4D95D095-8C6F-4357-BDD8-27E295F37FB1} is the full command line if you want to uninstall VAIO Care. The program's main executable file has a size of 873.69 KB (894656 bytes) on disk and is titled VAIOCare.exe.

VAIO Care contains of the executables below. They take 16.28 MB (17068768 bytes) on disk.

• ChangeConfigSetting.exe (20.19 KB)
• ClearRegistry.exe (12.66 KB)
• FDR.exe (25.13 KB)
• SelfHealUpdate.exe (1.40 MB)
• UpdateTrayIcon.exe (9.50 KB)
• VAIOCare.exe (873.69 KB)
• VaioCareUpdate.exe (721.69 KB)
• VAIOShell.exe (505.69 KB)
• VCAdmin.exe (23.69 KB)
• VCAgent.exe (21.69 KB)
• VCCreatRecoveryMedia.exe (300.69 KB)
• VCPerfService.exe (254.66 KB)
• VCREAD.exe (120.19 KB)
• VCService.exe (53.19 KB)
• VCSystemTray.exe (742.19 KB)
• oscdimg.exe (121.38 KB)
• DatabaseSetup.exe (43.66 KB)
• esrv.exe (460.41 KB)
• esrv_svc.exe (417.41 KB)
• UninstallerApp.exe (65.50 KB)
• AUDaemon.exe (335.02 KB)
• bspatch.exe (188.00 KB)
• HouseCallCLI.exe (610.52 KB)
• patch.exe (190.76 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)
• oscdimg.exe (128.89 KB)
• StxCon.exe (2.76 MB)

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This info is about VAIO Care version 7.3.1.05290 alone. For more VAIO Care versions please click below:

• 8.4.1.07021
• 8.4.4.09180
• 8.4.7.12061
• 7.3.0.14020
• 6.4.1.05290
• 5.0.3.11130
• 8.4.3.07166
• 6.1.0.05130
• 8.4.3.07161
• 8.4.7.12066
• 8.4.0.14281
• 8.4.5.06026
• 5.1.0.13200
• 8.4.3.07160
• 6.4.0.15030
• 6.3.1.10140
• 8.4.7.12065
• 8.4.6.05115
• 8.4.6.05116
• 8.4.5.06020
• 8.4.8.06246
• 8.4.6.05110
• 7.1.0.09060
• 8.4.5.06025
• 8.4.8.06245
• 8.4.2.12046
• 6.1.2.07220
• 8.4.2.12040
• 5.1.0.12110
• 6.3.2.10200
• 8.0.0.08150
• 5.0.4.11200
• 6.0.0.15080
• 7.0.2.08120
• 8.4.4.09181
• 8.4.0.14280
• 8.1.0.10120
• 6.3.0.09020
• 8.4.1.07026
• 8.4.4.09186
• 8.4.6.05111
• 7.3.0.14170
• 8.4.5.06021
• 8.4.2.12041
• 6.2.2.07150
• 7.0.1.08040
• 8.4.1.07020
• 7.2.0.10310
• 8.2.0.15030
• 8.4.0.14286
• 6.4.2.11150
• 6.3.3.02100
• 8.4.7.12060
• 8.3.0.08220

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Some files and registry entries are usually left behind when you uninstall VAIO Care.

Folders left behind when you uninstall VAIO Care:

• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care

The files below were left behind on your disk by VAIO Care's application uninstaller when you removed it:

• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\_FS_SWRINFO\crc.info
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\_FS_SWRINFO\files.info
• 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

You will find in the Windows Registry that the following data will not be removed; remove them one by one using regedit.exe:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\590D59D4F6C87534DB8D722E593FF71B
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{4D95D095-8C6F-4357-BDD8-27E295F37FB1}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Care

Additional registry values that are not removed:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\590D59D4F6C87534DB8D722E593FF71B\ProductName
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Installer\Folders\C:\Windows\Installer\{4D95D095-8C6F-4357-BDD8-27E295F37FB1}\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\SampleCollector\ImagePath
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VCService\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VCService\ImagePath

A way to delete VAIO Care with Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VAIO Care is a program released by the software company Sony Corporation. Frequently, people want to erase it. Sometimes this is efortful because performing this by hand takes some skill regarding removing Windows programs manually. The best QUICK action to erase VAIO Care is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Here is how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO already installed on your PC, add it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very efficient uninstaller and general tool to clean your system.

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• navigate to Download Link
• download the program by clicking on the DOWNLOAD button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take your time to get familiar with the program's interface and wealth of tools available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very useful PC management program.

3. Press the General Tools category


4. Activate the Uninstall Programs tool


5. A list of the programs installed on the PC will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you locate VAIO Care or simply activate the Search field and type in "VAIO Care". The VAIO Care application will be found automatically. After you select VAIO Care in the list of apps, some information regarding the application is available to you:

• Star rating (in the lower left corner). The star rating tells you the opinion other users have regarding VAIO Care, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other users - Press the Read reviews button.
• Technical information regarding the program you are about to remove, by clicking on the Properties button.

For instance you can see that for VAIO Care:

• The publisher is: http://esupport.sony.com
• The uninstall string is: MsiExec.exe /X{4D95D095-8C6F-4357-BDD8-27E295F37FB1}

7. Press the Uninstall button. A confirmation dialog will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking the Uninstall button. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will then uninstall VAIO Care.


8. After removing VAIO Care, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run a cleanup. Press Next to proceed with the cleanup. All the items that belong VAIO Care which have been left behind will be detected and you will be able to delete them. By removing VAIO Care with Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you are assured that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your computer.

Your Windows system will remain clean, speedy and able to take on new tasks.

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Disclaimer

This page is not a piece of advice to uninstall VAIO Care by Sony Corporation from your computer, nor are we saying that VAIO Care by Sony Corporation is not a good application for your PC. This text simply contains detailed info on how to uninstall VAIO Care supposing you want to. The information above contains registry and disk entries that Advanced Uninstaller PRO discovered and classified as "leftovers" on other users' PCs.