What is OOBE?

OOBE is software application developed by Sony Corporation. It is most commonly found on computers running Windows 7 with nearly 91.42% of installations running this operating system. OOBE's installer is typically 61.00 MB in size and installs around 25 files. The most common release is 11.2.1.10 with 44.61% of all installations currently using this version.

OOBE is most popular in Brazil with 26.90% of installations residing in this country.

OOBE adds 2 scheduled tasks to the Windows Task Scheduler launching the program at randomly scheduled times.

About OOBE?

OOBE (VAIO Out Of Box Experience) is an integral component of the Welcome Center application, which comes pre-installed on a range of VAIO computers. Tailored to introduce new users to the tools and features that are included with their new computer, the program also presents offers for several trialware applications. Furthermore, it establishes the welcome page for initial use of the laptop and enables users to configure settings such as usernames and passwords. Following the initial use, the program can be safely uninstalled from the PC.

Software Behaviors

Scheduled tasks:

OOBESendInfo.exe is scheduled as a task named 'OOBESendInfo' (runs when idle).
OOBEAppLauncher.exe is scheduled as a task named 'OOBEApplauncher' (runs on registration).

Startup Entries

Startup tasks:

OEMFirstRun.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named OOBEReminder.
OOBEReminder.exe is automatically launched at startup through a scheduled task named OOBEReminder.

Software Details

URL:

https://esupport.sony.com

Support:

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Installation path:

C:\Program Files\Sony\OOBE

Uninstaller:

RunDll32 C:\Program Files2\COMMON~1\INSTAL~1\PROFES~1\RunTime\10\50\Intel32\Ctor.dll,LaunchSetup "C:\Program Files\InstallShield Installation Informat

Size:

61.00 MB

Language:

English

OOBE Executable Details

Primary executable:

oobeapplauncher.exe

Name:

OOBE

Path:

C:\Program Files\Sony\OOBE\oobeapplauncher.exe

MD5: