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    Original Software Location for Vaio E Series

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by mbushnaq00, Oct 19, 2010.

  1. mbushnaq00

    mbushnaq00 Notebook Evangelist

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    I recently purchased a new Sony Vaio VPCEA16FA, and I was planning to format it and start from scratch. But before I do that I need to know where are the preinstalled drivers and software setup files so that I can back them up. I am sure the files are located somewhere since there is an option for me to reinstall any application in Vaio recovery.

    I really appreciate if anyone can help.
     
    mbushnaq00, Oct 19, 2010
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    Mythdat Notebook Evangelist

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    They're on the hidden recovery partition, and on the recovery DVDs if you create them (which you should)
     
    Mythdat, Oct 19, 2010
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    ok is there anyway to access the files so that I can install them later after the format?

    btw I already created the recovery discs

    EDIT: I already figured it out. They are all in disc one and there is an autorun where u can choose to have the drivers/software installed or the whole system restored.
     
    mbushnaq00, Oct 19, 2010
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