What is vcsw.exe file ?
In some case vcsw.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the VCSW.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.
Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with vcsw.exe
1. Use cleanmgr
To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.
2. Use sfc /scannow
To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.
3. uninstalling programs :
To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.
4. using msconfig
To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.
5. Automatic Update
To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.
6. Use resmon command
To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.
7. use DISM.exe
To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.
vcsw.exe descriptions
VCSW.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. VCSW.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program FilesCommon Files”—common is C:Program Files (x86)Common FilesSony SharedVAIO Entertainment PlatformVCSW.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 270,336 bytes (46% of all occurrences), 274,432 bytes, 278,528 bytes, 313,264 bytes or 279,848 bytes.;The process runs as service Vcsw in the background.;The program has no visible window. The file is not a Windows system file. The application uses ports to connect to or from a LAN or the Internet.;Therefore the technical security rating is 53% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;You can do the following;visit the www.sony.com support page;search for an update on the vendor’s website;completely remove VAIO Entertainment Platform (Control Panel ⇒ Uninstall a Program)