Sony PCG-FX190, PCG-FX150, PCG-FX140 Using the Driver Recovery CDs, To use the Driver Recovery CDs

VAIO Notebook User Guide

3Press the arrow keys to select the Exit menu.

4Press the arrow keys to select “Get Default Values” and then press the Enter key. The message “Load default configuration now?” appears.

5Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key.

6Press the arrow keys to select “Exit” (Save Changes) and then press the Enter key. The message “Save configuration changes and exit now?” appears.

7Check that “Yes” is selected, then press the Enter key. The computer restarts from the Recovery CD.

✍Your system may include one or two System Recovery CDs. If you have two System Recovery CDs, insert the first CD to run the System Recovery program. You are prompted to insert the second CD once the information from the first CD has been installed.

The recovery process takes from 30 to 60 minutes to complete.

After recovering your system using the SRCD, you may be prompted to insert your ARCD after restarting Windows. Insert the ARCD to automatically complete recovery of your system.

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 computer. If your computer 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.

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