Installing Software - Sony VAIO PCG-FR215E Software Manual

Installing and updating applications

Installing software

To install bundled software from the supplied VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc, please read the
printed Guide to Troubleshooting / Using the VAIO Recovery and Documentation Disc for details.
To install other software, use the following procedure.
Before installing the applications:
Install and connect a hardware device, if necessary (see the Managing drivers
Close all open applications.
To install an application, proceed as follows:
1 Click Start and then Control Panel.
The Control Panel window appears.
2 Double-click Add or Remove Programs.
The Add or Remove Programs dialog box appears.
3 Click Add New Programs, and then click CD or Floppy.
The Install Program From Floppy Disk or CD-ROM window appears.
4 Insert the first installation floppy disk or CD-ROM and click Next.
The Run Installation Program appears.
5
Click Browse... to find the installation program.
The Browse window appears.
6 Select the installation program and click Open.
The path of the installation program appears in Open: text box.
7 Click Finish.
A Licence Agreement dialog box might appear.
8 Read the agreement and click Yes to accept.
You are asked to define the location where you want to install the software.
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