Sony VPCM121AX Notebook VAIO Care Software [Win7]

May 18th, 2010 | Tags: , , ,

Please read all information thoroughly before installing any files.

Filename :

SOAVCA-00211305-0041.EXE

Version :

5.0.3.11130

Last Modified :

05/18/2010

Size :

19.91 MB

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What does this do?

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Care software.

What products and operating systems does this apply to?

Model:VPCM121AX,VPCM121AX/L,VPCM121AX/P,VPCM121AX/W
Operating System(s): Windows 7 Starter 32-bit

Note: Not all models are sold in all countries. This file is only for use with the products identified and sold in United States, Latin America, Canada, or Brazil.

 

You May Need This

According to our records, these files are related to, or required for, this installation.

  • Required = Unless stated otherwise, this file must be installed BEFORE the VAIO Care™ Software in order for it to work properly.
    • If more than one Required file is listed, install them in the order presented on this page. Related (optional) files should not be considered in the installation order.
  • Related (optional) = This file may be an add-on. Click the title and read the description to determine whether or not you want to install it.

Click a title to see more details.

  1. Required: VAIO Hardware Diagnostics Software
    This update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Windows 7 operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).
  1. Required: VAIO Location Utility
    This update is required if you have performed a clean install of the Windows 7 operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).

 

Important Notes
  • IMPORTANT: Before installing the VAIO Care software, please note the following:
    1. If you have performed a clean install of the Windows 7 operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit), please ensure that all original device drivers from the Sony support site have been installed on the computer before installing the VAIO Care software.
    2. It is not necessary to revert to the original drivers if you have properly installed updates from the Sony support site.
    3. If you have performed a clean install of the Windows 7 operating system, install the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics and the VAIO Location Utility. A link to the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics and the VAIO Location Utility is available in the You May Need This section above.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.
Download and Installation Instructions
  1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
  2. Download the SOAVCA-00211305-0041.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
  3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SOAVCA-00211305-0041.EXE file to begin the installation.
  4. At the “User Account Control” screen, click “Yes”.
  5. At the “VAIO Care” screen, click “Next”.
  6. At the “License Agreement” dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click “I Agree” to continue with the installation.
  7. At the “InstallShield Wizard Complete” screen, click “Finish”.
  8. At the “Finished” screen, click “Finish”.
  9. At the “This system must be restarted to complete the installation” screen, click “OK” to restart the computer.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the VAIO Care Software is complete.

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