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    Y-Series: Clean Install BUT Re-Install SOME software?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by holzmann, Jul 10, 2010.

  1. holzmann

    holzmann Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just got a Y-Series with the Core i3 and ATI graphics.

    Mine shipped with a main C: partition as well as a "hidden" recovery partition. I did NOT do "Fresh Start" so it came with some semi-useful software like Adobe Elements, etc. as well as some Bloatware.

    What I want to do is the following but I am NOT sure if this is how it works, so I would appreciate some clarification:

    1) Format C: partition and make two new partitions (C and D).
    2) Keep the hidden recovery partition
    3) Install Win7 PRO 64 on C: (to replace Win7 Home 64)
    4) Install Vaio Care
    5) This is the big question: once Vaio Care is installed on the fresh Win7 PRO installation, can I use it to ONLY recover the Adobe software? Does Vaio Care specifically access the hidden partition?

    If not, is there any way I can do this? I wouldn't mind keeping the Adobe stuff.

    Thanks for your help.
     
    holzmann, Jul 10, 2010
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    holzmann Notebook Enthusiast

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    Why doesn't anyone know this? LOL!

    No one has worked with the hidden partition before?
    No one has done a clean install and wanted to keep some of the pre-installed stuff?
    No one knows how the Vaio Care software interacts with the hidden partition, if at all?
     
    holzmann, Jul 11, 2010
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    holzmann Notebook Enthusiast

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    Monday morning bump...I can't believe none of the Sony owners here can answer these questions for me lol.
     
    holzmann, Jul 12, 2010
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    nosoupforu28 Notebook Guru

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    HAHA, I don't think there are many techies who purchased this laptop. I posted a questions about battery life and got no response.

    GL!
     
    nosoupforu28, Jul 13, 2010
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