Sony Notebook Computer manual Using the Driver Recovery CDs, Using the System Recovery CDs

Using Your Recovery CDs

Using the Driver Recovery CD(s)

The Driver Recovery CD utility allows you to reinstall individual drivers and repair software applications if they become corrupted or are accidentally erased. You can reinstall an individual driver to correct a problem that you are experiencing with your computer, hardware, or software application. VAIO Support Agent uses a vault feature on the Driver Recovery CD(s) to repair software applications.

✍You must be in Windows to run the Driver Recovery CD utility.

To use the Driver Recovery CD(s)

1Turn on your notebook. If your notebook is already on, close all applications.

2When the Windows desktop appears, insert the Driver Recovery CD in the optical drive. The Driver Recovery utility loads automatically.

3When the Driver Recovery menu appears, follow the on-screen instructions to complete the recovery process.

To repair software applications using VAIO Support Agent

The Driver Recovery CD utility has an information vault that contains the original characteristics for the preinstalled software applications that are protected by VAIO Support Agent.

Using the System Recovery CD(s)

This CD restores your notebook to its original state, so user data and applications will be lost.

You can use the System Recovery CD(s) to reinstall the operating system and software titles that shipped with your notebook if they become corrupted or are erased. You may not need to reinstall the entire contents of your hard drive. If you experience a problem with your notebook, reinstalling an individual device driver or software title may correct the problem. Use the Application Recovery CD(s) to reinstall individual applications. See “Using the Application Recovery CD(s)” for more information.

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