Sony VGX-XL1 - Manual (Page 120)

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The Reinstall Applications or Drivers screen also provides a link, which takes
you to Restore Windows Only, in case the issue you are experiencing is
Windows based.
Before performing any restore or recovery options, go to the Sony online
support Web site at
www.esupport.sony.com and review your model-
specific support page. Look for software driver updates, or check for
knowledge base solutions that may help solve your computer’s problems.
To access Reinstall Applications or Drivers
1 Start the VAIO Recovery program. See Start VAIO Recovery on page 3.
2 From the VAIO Recovery menu screen, click Reinstall Applications or
Drivers .
3 Read the on-screen information, when complete click Next .
Two tab pages appear on the next screen (Step 1 of 3). The active tab page,
Applications, lists all software programs available for recovery. The Drivers
tab page lists all software drivers available for recovery. The available options
on each tab page reflect what applications and drivers were originally installed
at the factory.
4 Click the Applications tab or Drivers tab, as desired.
5 Select the desired check box(es) for the applications and/or drivers you wish
to restore.
6 Click Next to begin the recovery process.
The next screen (Step 2 of 3) displays a time bar showing the progress of the
application or driver recovery. During the recovery process, install screens of
the individual software programs will appear as that program is installed.
7 When the installation is complete, click Next .
The next screen (Step 3 of 3) informs you that selected program installations
may not be finished. If a program installation window is still active, follow the
directions to complete the recovery.
Note : A text box located below the list box displays information about each
available option when selected. To display this information, click the name of
the option.
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