Sony PCV-RX860 - Manual (Page 33)

Using The Application Recovery CD(s)
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Using The Application Recovery CD(s)
The Application Recovery CD utility enables you to reinstall individual software,
individual drivers, and to repair software 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.
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
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 Support 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).
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If your system is equipped with two optical drives, insert the Application Recovery CD
into the upper optical drive.