Sony VAIO PCV-W10, User Manual

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Using The Application Recovery CD(s)
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Using The Application Recovery CD(s) pplication Recovery CD(s)
The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software
applications, individual drivers, and to repair software applications if they
become corrupted or are erased. You can reinstall a software application or driver
to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, peripheral
hardware, or specific software application. You may not need to reinstall the
entire contents of your hard drive. You must be in Windows to run the
Application Recovery CD utility.
Reinstalling software applications
1 Turn on your computer. If your computer is already on, save and close all
open applications.
2 Logon to go to the Windows® desktop.
3 Insert Application Recovery CD #1 into your computer’s optical drive. The
Application Recovery utility loads automatically.
4 Click OK in the VAIO welcome window. The Sony Application Recovery
Program window appears.
5 Double-click the Software folder. Icons representing preinstalled software
are displayed.
6 Double-click the application you want to reinstall. The software’s
installation wizard begins.
7 Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the application recovery
process.
If you have questions about using the Application Recovery CD(s), visit the Sony
Computing Web site at http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
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To reinstall all of the software that shipped with your computer, use the System
Recovery CD(s).