PCCompanion.exe is an executable file associated with Sony PC Companion, a software developed by Sony. This software is typically located in the directory C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion. The .exe extension on a filename indicates an executable file which, in some cases, could harm your computer.
Sony PC Companion is a collection of tools and applications that you can use when you connect your device to a computer. It includes functionality for syncing your media and contacts between your phone and computer, updating your phone software, backing up and restoring your phone content, and transferring content between phones.
PCCompanion.exe is needed if you are using Sony PC Companion to manage your Sony device from your computer. It is the main executable for the software and without it, the software will not run. If you are a Sony device user and you want to manage your device from your computer, then you need this software.
While PCCompanion.exe is not a virus or malware, it can sometimes cause problems. It is known to consume a lot of CPU resources and can slow down your computer. If you do not use Sony PC Companion, or if it is causing problems for your computer, you may want to remove it. You should only remove it if you know what you are doing, as incorrectly removing it could cause other problems.
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Description: PCCompanion.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. PCCompanion.exe is located in a subfolder of "C:\Program Files (x86)" (e.g. C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony\Sony PC Companion\ or C:\Program Files (x86)\Sony Ericsson\Sony Ericsson PC Companion\).
Known file sizes on Windows 10/11/7 are 457,088 bytes (42% of all occurrences), 468,192 bytes and 9 more variants.
PCCompanion.exe is not a Windows system file. The process starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run).
The program has no visible window. It is digitally signed.
Therefore the technical security rating is 45% dangerous; but you should also compare this rating with the user reviews.
Uninstalling this variant:
You can do the following: 1) completely remove Sony PC Companion or Sony Ericsson PC Companion (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program) 2) search the support area on the Sonymobile website.
Important: Some malware camouflages itself as PCCompanion.exe. Therefore, you should check the PCCompanion.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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PCcompanion.exe sorgt regelmässig dafür, dass windows nicht ordnungsgemass herunter fährt... hat meine stromrechnung schon um einige €uros in die höhe getrieben RessiX
Summary: Average user rating of PCCompanion.exe:
based on 1 vote with 1 user comment.
One user suspects danger.
Best practices for resolving PCCompanion issues
A clean and tidy computer is the key requirement for avoiding problems with PCCompanion. This means running a scan for malware, cleaning your hard drive using 1cleanmgr and 2sfc /scannow, 3uninstalling programs that you no longer need, checking for Autostart programs (using 4msconfig) and enabling Windows' 5Automatic Update. Always remember to perform periodic backups, or at least to set restore points.
Should you experience an actual problem, try to recall the last thing you did, or the last thing you installed before the problem appeared for the first time. Use the 6resmon command to identify the processes that are causing your problem. Even for serious problems, rather than reinstalling Windows, you are better off repairing of your installation or executing the 7DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth command. This allows you to repair the operating system without losing data.
To get your computer running as fast as it did on day one, you can 8reset your PC. Your personal files will remain intact, but any programs you installed will need to be reinstalled.
To help you analyze the PCCompanion.exe process on your computer, the following programs have proven to be helpful: ASecurity Task Manager displays all running Windows tasks, including embedded hidden processes, such as keyboard and browser monitoring or Autostart entries. A unique security risk rating indicates the likelihood of the process being potential spyware, malware or a Trojan. A good Bantivirus software detects and removes sleeping spyware, adware, Trojans, keyloggers, malware and trackers from your hard drive.
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Summary: Average user rating of PCCompanion.exe: based on 1 vote with 1 user comment. One user suspects danger.