RE: Windows xp Media Ctr Upgrade - How to install?
- From: SteveWhiz <SteveWhiz@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 30 Aug 2005 19:52:03 -0700
I bought a Vaio and the upgrade 2005 so I forward it to you (the ReadmeFirst
file). It might help. It uses many Vaio applications. Contact me if you got
any questions.
Before Performing the Update
The update process takes over 1 hour to complete. Before performing the
update procedure, prepare your computer by taking the following steps:
Use the VAIO Recovery Wizard to create a set of recovery discs. For detailed
instructions, refer to VAIO Recovery Options in Windows Help and Support by
clicking the Start menu, clicking Help and Support, and clicking VAIO
Recovery Options.
Install all updates to Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition that are
designated "high-priority" updates, including Windows XP Service Pack 2, from
the Microsoft Windows Update Web site, http://windowsupdate.microsoft.com/.
Update any virus protection software installed on your computer to the
latest version. Visit the Web site of the manufacturer of your virus
protection software for more information.
Download and install all software and driver updates listed on the support
page for your VAIO computer model at the Sony VAIO Support Web site,
http://www.sony.com/pcsupport.
If possible, ensure your computer is free from spyware and adware by
scanning your computer with a spyware and adware protection program. A
variety of such programs are available for free on the Internet or for
purchase from software retailers.
Back up your personal files (for example, word processing documents, e-mail,
pictures, and Internet favorites) to another computer or to CD or DVD discs.
Installation Instructions
Follow the steps below and any on-screen instructions to complete the update
process. Some parts of the process may seem to take a long time to complete.
Do not interrupt the update process once it has begun.
Note: Do not interrupt the update process once it has begun. Interrupting
the update process can result in loss of data and may require use of recovery
discs to restore the computer to its original factory configuration.
1. Before beginning the update process, make sure all steps listed in Before
Performing the Update have been completed.
2. Disconnect any network cables, and disconnect from the Internet.
3. Turn off any virus protection software installed on you computer.
4. Quit all programs running on your computer.
5. Disconnect all peripheral devices from your computer, including the
infrared remote transceiver for MCE, except for the computer display,
keyboard, and mouse.
6. Insert the Windows® XP MCE 2005 Upgrade DVD-ROM into the computer's DVD
drive.
An installation program starts automatically.
If the installation program does not start automatically, start the program
manually:
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and click Run.
2. In the Open box, type E:\autorun.exe , substituting the drive letter of
your DVD drive for E.
For example, if the drive letter of your DVD drive is D, type D:\autorun.exe .
3. Click OK.
7. Select Upgrade Windows XP MCE 2005 and VAIO Applications.
8. After you had read and agreed to the term of license agreement, select I
agree to the terms of this license agreement, and click Next .
9. Select I accept this agreement, and click Next after you had read and
agreed to the term of license agreement.
10. Enter your Windows XP Media Center Edition product key, which can be
found on the Microsoft label on the back of your computer, and click Next.
11. In the Get Updated Setup Files window, select No, skip this step and
continue installing Windows, and click Next.
The computer restarts, and a prompt appears, asking which operating system
to start up with.
12. Select Microsoft Windows XP Professional Setup, and press the Enter key
on your keyboard.
13. Follow the on-screen instruction in the installation program.
After the Windows XP Media Center Edition update is installed, Windows
starts, and the update program for VAIO applications starts.
14. In the Install VAIO Applications and Drivers Setup window, select I
agree to the terms of this license agreement, and click Next after you had
read and agreed to the term of license agreement.
15. Follow the on-screen instruction in the installation program.
16. When asked whether or not to restart computer, select Yes, I want to
restart my computer now, and click Finish.
The computer restarts, completing the update of Microsoft Windows XP Media
Center Edition, DVgate Plus™, and Click to DVD™ software.
17. Reconnect the peripheral devices to your computer.
18 If you turned off virus protection software before performing the update,
turn it back on.
19. If you disconnected from a network before performing the update,
reconnect to your network.
The update to Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, DVgate Plus™
2.0, Click to DVD™ 2.3, and InterVideo® WinDVD® 5.0 is complete.
Known Issues with Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005
For information about Windows® XP Service Pack 2, visit Microsoft's Web site
at http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/sp2/default.mspx .
For a list of programs known to have compatibility issues with Service Pack
2, refer to the following Microsoft knowledge base article:
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;886264
With Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, hidden spyware or adware programs
can cause your computer to restart unexpectedly. To resolve this issue,
restore your computer to its original factory configuration as described in
VAIO Recovery Options, and then perform the Windows XP Media Center Edition
2005 update again. For detailed instructions, refer to VAIO Recovery Options
in Windows Help and Support by clicking the Start menu, clicking Help and
Support, and clicking VAIO Recovery Options.
If the Memory Stick® media icon does not display properly in My Computer or
in Windows Explorer, visit the support Web page for your VAIO computer model
(http://www.sony.com/pcsupport), and download and install the update package
for Memory Card Reader/Writers.
With Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005, the power button on the remote
control will not put your computer into Standby mode. To resolve this issue,
perform the following steps to remove the IR Receiver driver from Windows
Device Manager and let the system re-install the driver. 1. Click Start on
the Windows taskbar, right-click My Computer, and select Properties.
2. Click the Hardware tab, and click Device Manager.
The Device Manager appears.
3. Click the + symbol next to Human Interface Devices.
4. Double-click Microsoft eHome Infrared Transceiver.
5. Click the Driver tab.
6. Click Uninstall, and click OK in the window that appears.
7. Disconnect the IR transceiver from your computer.
8. Wait 30 seconds, and reconnect the IR transceiver.
Windows automatically detects the transceiver and installs the proper driver.
If your computer came with Adobe® Premiere® Standard pre-installed, Premiere
displays an error message when you start the program. To resolve this issue,
remove and reinstall the program.
You can remove and reinstall Premiere either from within Windows or by
starting your computer from a set of recovery discs.
To remove and reinstall Premiere from within Windows
1. Depending upon your VAIO® computer model, either:
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, click All Programs, and click VAIO
Recovery Wizard.
or
Click Start on the Windows® taskbar, click Control Panel, click
Performance and Maintenance, and click VAIO Recovery Wizard.
2. In the VAIO Recovery Wizard window, click Next.
3. Select Proceed with System Recovery, and click Next.
4. Select Custom Recovery (for Advanced Users), and click Next.
5. Select Application Recovery, and click Next.
6. Select Video Editing Standard, and click Next.
7. In the Adobe Premiere Standard Setup window, select Remove, and click
Next. .
8. In the Confirm Uninstall window, click OK.
9. When the Maintenance Complete window appears, click Finish.
10. When the Application Recovery Complete window appears, click Finish.
The computer restarts.
11. After the computer restarts, perform steps 1 through 6, above, to
reinstall Premiere.
Then continue with step 12, below.
12. When the Application Recovery Complete window appears, click Finish.
To remove and reinstall Premiere from within Windows by starting your
computer from a set of recovery discs:
1. Insert Recovery Disk 1 into your computer's optical drive.
2. Turn off your computer.
3. Wait for approximately 30 seconds, and turn on the computer.
The computer starts up, and the VAIO Recovery Wizard appears.
4. Select Video Editing Standard, and click Next.
5. If requested to do so, remove Recovery Disk 1, and insert the requested
disc.
6. In the Adobe Premiere Standard Setup window, select Remove, and click
Next.
7. In the Confirm Uninstall window, click OK.
8. When the Maintenance Complete window appears, click Finish.
9. When the Application Recovery Complete window appears, click Finish.
10. Restart the Application Recovery Wizard by ejecting and reinserting the
disc in the computer.
11. Select Video Editing Standard, and click Next.
12. When the Application Recovery Complete window appears, click Finish.
Reinstalling Sony Programs After Updating to Microsoft Windows XP Media
Center Edition 2005
If you need to reinstall any of the following programs at any point after
updating your computer to Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005,
follow the steps below.
Click to DVD™ 2.3
DVgate Plus™ 2.0
InterVideo® WinDVD® 5.0
your computer's video driver
Microsoft® Hotfixes for Windows Media® Player and Media Center
To reinstall Sony programs
1. Turn off any virus protection software installed on you computer.
2. Quit all programs running on your computer.
3. Insert the Windows® XP MCE 2005 Upgrade DVD-ROM into the computer's DVD
drive.
An installation program starts automatically.
If the installation program does not start automatically, start the program
manually:
1. Click Start on the Windows taskbar, and click Run.
2. In the Open box, type E:\autorun.exe , substituting the drive letter of
your DVD drive for E.
For example, if the drive letter of your DVD drive is D, type D:\autorun.exe .
3. Click OK.
4. Click Reinstall VAIO Applications for Microsoft Windows XP MCE 2005.
This option is only available if you have previously performed the update to
Microsoft® Windows® XP Media Center Edition 2005.
The Application Installation window appears.
5. Click one of the listed programs, or, to install all listed programs,
click Install all applications below.
An installation program starts.
6. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation of the
software.
"Liz 5656" wrote:
> I have a disc for the Version 2005 Upgrade but that's all I have. It refers
> me to "the printed instructions provided with your Upgrade discs." My
> husband seems to have lost these and I have no clue how to install the disc.
> I do have the Certificate of Authenticity but no instructions and I am
> clueless.
>
>
> Thanks for yoour time -
> Liz
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