Name: SsAAD.exe
Filename: SsAAD.exe
Command: Unknown at this time.
Description: Sony SonicStage software related - "Atrac Hard Disk Monitor" - what does it do and is it required?
File Location: %ProgramFiles%\Sony\SONICSTAGE\SsAAD.exe
Startup Type: This startup entry is started automatically from a Run, RunOnce, RunServices, or RunServicesOnce entry in the registry.
HijackThis Category: O4 Entry
Note: %ProgramFiles% refers to the Program Files folder. By default, this is C:\Program Files.
This file already appears in startup database but I have some more information.
The item is added during the installation of Sony's Digital Music Manager software that comes with Sony MP3 players. It monitors your HDD for newly added music tracks and automatically offers to add them to your playlist when you connect your MP3 player.
I would give it status: N