topic what is VAIO Device Searcher in PCs & Accessories

what is VAIO Device Searcher

romcgar40 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:25:46 GMT

Hello and a merry christmas to all

my question is one thats been bothering me for some weeks now every time i log onto my laptop my anti virus security McAFEE gives me a warning box with the message this programwants to accept incoming connections from the internet Program:VAIO Device Searcher

Location:C:\program files (x86)\common files\sony shared\sohlib\sohds.exe

Recommendation:Unknown program then i have the usual 3 choices allow. block. allow once

I woulg like to know what this program is and if its connected to my new printer? as youv'e gathered im a novice at computing thanking you all in anticipation.

nana:smileyconfused:

what is VAIO Device Searcher

Blencogo — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:51:51 GMT

Hi nana and welcome.

sohds.exe is a part of the Sony Vaio Media software and is digitally signed and safe to have on your Vaio. It is just checking what devices you have on your Vaio for importing and playing media files.

I am not sure why McAfee is questioning it - it is probably just not known and so it asks.

However, if you do not intend to use the Vaio Media software for video, pictures, music etc. it is up to you if you choose to let it run or block it. It does no harm but does use up some resources.

what is VAIO Device Searcher

romcgar40 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 12:56:00 GMT

Thank you so much the relief is great i was quite worried that i had some virus or?????

SO MERRY XMAS and a great 2012 :smileyblush: