VAIO Care

A way to uninstall VAIO Care from your system

VAIO Care is a Windows application. Read below about how to remove it from your computer. The Windows version was created by Sony Corporation. Further information on Sony Corporation can be found here. VAIO Care is usually installed in the C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care folder, but this location may vary a lot depending on the user's decision when installing the program. You can remove VAIO Care by clicking on the Start menu of Windows and pasting the command line MsiExec.exe /X{9C4E9490-3862-4EE0-90E6-C2457B67CD5F}. Note that you might get a notification for administrator rights. VAIOCare.exe is the VAIO Care's primary executable file and it occupies about 906.34 KB (928096 bytes) on disk.

The executables below are part of VAIO Care. They occupy an average of 17.90 MB (18773856 bytes) on disk.

• BatteryModule.exe (370.34 KB)
• ChangeConfigSetting.exe (29.34 KB)
• ConnectionPro.exe (12.34 KB)
• CreateShortCuts.exe (122.34 KB)
• DeployCRMflag.exe (17.84 KB)
• FDR.exe (25.59 KB)
• Solution.Updater.exe (44.34 KB)
• SpeakerVolumeDetection.exe (11.84 KB)
• UpdateTrayIcon.exe (9.50 KB)
• VAIOCare.exe (906.34 KB)
• VaioCareUpdate.exe (722.34 KB)
• VAIOShell.exe (3.26 MB)
• VCAdmin.exe (31.84 KB)
• VCAgent.exe (37.34 KB)
• VCDesktopToast.exe (369.84 KB)
• VCDLauncherProxy.exe (15.34 KB)
• VCService.exe (74.34 KB)
• VCSystemTray.exe (785.84 KB)
• ZipHelper.exe (12.84 KB)
• iolorgdf64.exe (25.67 KB)
• ioloTools.exe (7.52 MB)
• StxCon.exe (3.50 MB)
• VKSvc.exe (22.59 KB)
• VTSvc.exe (20.38 KB)
• VTUsr.exe (19.88 KB)

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This data is about VAIO Care version 8.4.6.05116 only. You can find below a few links to other VAIO Care releases:

• 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
• 8.4.5.06020
• 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
• 7.3.1.05290
• 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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Numerous files, folders and registry entries will 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
• C:\Users\%user%\AppData\Local\Sony Corporation\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\app.config
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\circle.png
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\circleHighContrastBlack.png
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Assets\circleHighContrastWhite.png
• 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\GridIcon.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\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_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\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\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\vc_logo.png
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Batterychart.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\BatteryCheckBL.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\BatteryCheckPL.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\BatteryModule.exe
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\BatteryCheckPL.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\VAIOShell.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\VCAdmin.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\VCAgent.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\bg-BG\VCSystemTray.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\ChangeConfigSetting.exe
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\CleanUpDeployPath.bat
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Configuration.xml
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\ConnectionPro.exe
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\Contacts.xsd
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\CreateShortCuts.exe
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\cs-CZ\BatteryCheckPL.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\cs-CZ\VAIOShell.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\cs-CZ\VCAdmin.resources.dll
• C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Care\cs-CZ\VCAgent.resources.dll

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

• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\DOMStorage\vaio-care.software.informer.com
• HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\Local Settings\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\AppContainer\Storage\microsoft.microsoftedge_8wekyb3d8bbwe\Children\001\Internet Explorer\EdpDomStorage\vaio-care.software.informer.com
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\0949E4C926830EE4096E2C54B776DCF5
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Microsoft\Windows\CurrentVersion\Uninstall\{9C4E9490-3862-4EE0-90E6-C2457B67CD5F}
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\Software\Sony Corporation\VAIO Care

Additional registry values that are not cleaned:

• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\Installer\Products\0949E4C926830EE4096E2C54B776DCF5\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\{9C4E9490-3862-4EE0-90E6-C2457B67CD5F}\
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VCService\Description
• HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\System\CurrentControlSet\Services\VCService\ImagePath

How to uninstall VAIO Care with the help of Advanced Uninstaller PRO

VAIO Care is an application by Sony Corporation. Sometimes, people want to remove this application. Sometimes this is difficult because performing this by hand takes some knowledge regarding PCs. One of the best QUICK manner to remove VAIO Care is to use Advanced Uninstaller PRO. Take the following steps on how to do this:





1. If you don't have Advanced Uninstaller PRO on your PC, install it. This is good because Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a very potent uninstaller and all around utility to take care of your system.

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• go to Download Link
• download the setup by clicking on the green DOWNLOAD NOW button
• set up Advanced Uninstaller PRO

2. Start Advanced Uninstaller PRO. It's recommended to take your time to admire the program's design and wealth of features available. Advanced Uninstaller PRO is a powerful program.

3. Click on the General Tools category


4. Press the Uninstall Programs button


5. All the programs existing on your computer will appear

6. Navigate the list of programs until you find VAIO Care or simply activate the Search feature and type in "VAIO Care". The VAIO Care program will be found automatically. Notice that after you click VAIO Care in the list of programs, the following information about the program is shown to you:

• Safety rating (in the lower left corner). This tells you the opinion other people have about VAIO Care, from "Highly recommended" to "Very dangerous".
• Reviews by other people - Click on the Read reviews button.
• Technical information about the app you want to uninstall, by clicking on the Properties button.

7. Click the Uninstall button. A confirmation window will show up. Confirm the removal by clicking Uninstall. Advanced Uninstaller PRO will remove VAIO Care.


8. After uninstalling VAIO Care, Advanced Uninstaller PRO will ask you to run an additional cleanup. Click Next to perform the cleanup. All the items of VAIO Care which have been left behind will be found and you will be able to delete them. By removing VAIO Care using Advanced Uninstaller PRO, you can be sure that no Windows registry items, files or directories are left behind on your disk.

Your Windows computer will remain clean, speedy and ready to run without errors or problems.

Disclaimer

The text above is not a recommendation to uninstall VAIO Care by Sony Corporation from your PC, we are not saying that VAIO Care by Sony Corporation is not a good software application. This text simply contains detailed instructions 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.