How to remove an VzFw error

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VzFw.exe file information

The process known as VAIO Entertainment File Import Service belongs to software VAIO Entertainment Platform or VAIO Entertainment or VAIO Entertainment File Import Service or DesignPro (version 5.0 Limited Edition) or Sonic.net Accelerator or Pinnacle MPEG Realtime Codec by Sony (www.sony.com).

Description: VzFw.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files\Common Files". Known file sizes on Windows 7/XP are 118,784 bytes (30% of all occurrences), 135,168 bytes and 6 more variants.
The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. Therefore the technical security rating is 41% dangerous, however also read the users reviews.
In case you experience problems using VzFw.exe, you can do the following:

use the software provider's support site
remove the entire program VAIO Entertainment Platform or DesignPro 5.0 Limited Edition using Windows Control Panel

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Important: Some malware camouflages itself as VzFw.exe, particularly when located in the c:\windows or c:\windows\system32 folder. Therefore, you should check the VzFw.exe process on your PC to see if it is a threat. We recommend Security Task Manager for verifying your computer's security. This was one of the Top Download Picks of The Washington Post and PC World.

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User Comments

Takes about 60-99 percent of CPU
shad

It slows my computer down and requires allmost half of the CPU capacity
Udo Linder

it makes cpu100% and makes my computer so slowly
Amanda

Sometimes eats upwards of 90% of CPU capacity for no apparent reason. No ill effects if process is terminated... what is it doing?

Can't figure out why it loads at boot time and takes 50% cpu utilization
Doug

The VzFw.exe file stopped WMP9 on its tracks, taking up to 99 to 100% CPU usage, making other programs non responsive. I was about to return my laptop because of the frequent ocurrence.
Ben

It's the Sony Vaio framework app, it catalogues media files for Vaio Zone.
Rob (further information)

Vzfw refers to the Vaio Zone Framework of Sony, which comes by default on the VAIO Pcs and Laptops. There seems to be some problem with this program as it eats up all the CPU Cycles. So, after startup, I always kill it so that it does not hog the CPU. OTherwise pretty harmless
Pingaley

It came preloaded on my sony vaio, boots on load, and uses about 70 MB of memory and I've never used it.
allen

shuts down files work on click to dvd,pops up once or twice evry time ur online so is a real problem to me
Brian

It actually makes your computer around 30% faster as it keeps the memory fresh and active.
Jomoss Extremoss (further information)

Its VAIO Entertainment File Import Service, u can remove it from registry. To stop problem

It's more a nuisance than anything. Just appears randomly and interupts the programme running.
Graham

it is a program used by Sony GigaPocket Multimedia Center
APR911

It's kinda organizing tool working in the background. It instantly compares the library of Sonic Stage and VAIO ZONE. If you added new music to your Sonic Stage library this executive will add it to Vaio Zone automatically. That's all.
Prince-Chubby

It began devouring cpu after I indexed my music & picture files in vaio zone... shut it off with no ill effects. A nuisance...
seaton

VzFw.exe used at least 37 MB of RAM on my computer. Since it's part of GigaPocket, which I don't use, I compressed VzFw.exe & VzFwImport.dll in a rar file and then deleted both those files. VzFw.exe thankfully doesn't start on my computer anymore. If you delete these files, make sure you save a copy elsewhere in case you need to restore them. You can find these files inside C:\Program Files\Common Files\Sony Shared\VAIO Entertainment\VzCdb
Larashots

it is a service installed on Vaio computers to monitor folders for certain file-types. it is perfectly safe and can be stopped in the services.msc
badger_fruit

Uses cycles only when new media needs indexing for VAIO Zone. If you have a lot of video/music/photo let it do it's job before panicking lol
Max

It is a file import program for sony vaio machines it is used to catalog files from seleted folders for use in Vaio Zone and Sonic Stage. it uses 50% cpu and some time get stuck recatologing large folders so it uses 50% cpu all the time. it can be shut down in the task managee and if you dont plan on useing vaio zone in that session.
Nigel Tatschner

Vaio Zone Framework. This can be disabled for startup in Services of the control panel/ performance and maint./ admin tools/ services
Pat

slows down my computer, trojan viruses found linked to it.. interrupts everything. it's a pain!

Summary: Average user rating of VzFw.exe: based on 22 votes with 22 reviews.

4 users think VzFw.exe is essential for Windows or an installed application. 2 users think it's probably harmless. 11 users think it's neither essential nor dangerous. 4 users suspect danger. 1 user think VzFw.exe is dangerous and recommend removing it.

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