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VAIO Care™ (Desktop) Software (Windows 8 64bit)

Required Downloads
Applicable Models
About this download
System Requirements
File Info
Preparation
Download & Install

WAIT - Read the Required Files section before downloading this file.

Required Downloads

Unless stated otherwise, the file listed below must be installed BEFORE the VAIO Care™ (Desktop) Software (Windows 8 64bit) in order for it to work properly. If more than one Required file is listed, install them in the order presented on this page.

Applicable Models

IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

This information is for the following models:

  • SVD11223CXB
  • SVD11223CXS
  • SVD11225CBB
  • SVD11225CLB
  • SVD11225CXB
  • SVD11225CXS
  • SVD11225CYB
  • SVD11225PDB
  • SVD11225PXB
  • SVD112290S
  • SVD112290X
  • SVD1122APXB
  • SVE11135CLB
  • SVE11135CLP
  • SVE11135CLW
  • SVE11135CXB
  • SVE11135CXW
  • SVE14132CXB
  • SVE14132CXP
  • SVE14132CXW
  • SVE14132PXB
  • SVE14135CXB
  • SVE14135CXP
  • SVE14135CXW
  • SVE14137CXB
  • SVE14138CXB
  • SVE14138CXW
  • SVE141390X
  • SVE1413APXB
  • SVE1413BCXB
  • SVE1413BCXP
  • SVE1413BCXW
  • SVE1413CCXP
  • SVE1413CCXW
  • SVE1413RCXB
  • SVE1413RCXP
  • SVE1413RCXW
  • SVE1413TCXB
  • SVE1413TCXP
  • SVE14A35CXH
  • SVE14A37CDH
  • SVE14A37CXH
  • SVE14A390S
  • SVE14A390X
  • SVE15132CXB
  • SVE15132CXP
  • SVE15132CXW
  • SVE15134CXP
  • SVE15134CXS
  • SVE15134CXW
  • SVE15135CLB
  • SVE15135CXP
  • SVE15135CXS
  • SVE15135CXW
  • SVE15137CXS
  • SVE15137CXW
  • SVE15138CXS
  • SVE15138CXW
  • SVE151390X
  • SVE1513APXS
  • SVE1513BCXS
  • SVE1513HCXS
  • SVE1513JCXW
  • SVE1513KCXS
  • SVE1513MCXB
  • SVE1513MCXS
  • SVE1513MCXW
  • SVE1513MPXS
  • SVE1513RCXB
  • SVE1513RCXS
  • SVE1513RCXW
  • SVE1513TCXW
  • SVE17132CXB
  • SVE17135CXB
  • SVE17137CXB
  • SVE171390X
  • SVE1713ACXB
  • SVE1713ACXBC
  • SVE1713BPXB
  • SVE1713CCXB
  • SVE1713DCXB
  • SVE1713ECXB
  • SVJ20225CBB
  • SVJ20225CLB
  • SVS13135CDB
  • SVS1313AGXB
  • SVS1313BGXB
  • SVS1513AGXB
  • SVS1513BGXB
  • SVT13132CXS
  • SVT13132PXS
  • SVT13134CXS
  • SVT13135CXS
  • SVT13136CXS
  • SVT13136CYS
  • SVT13137CXS
  • SVT13138CXS
  • SVT131390X
  • SVT1313ACXS
  • SVT14117CBS
  • SVT14122CXS
  • SVT14122PXS
  • SVT14124CXS
  • SVT14125CLS
  • SVT14125CXS
  • SVT14126CXS
  • SVT14127CLS
  • SVT14127CXS
  • SVT141290X
  • SVT1412ACXS
  • SVT15112CXS
  • SVT15113CDS
  • SVT15114CXS
  • SVT15114CYS
  • SVT15115CLS
  • SVT15115CXS
  • SVT15117CDS
  • SVT15117CXS
  • SVT151190S
  • SVT151190X
  • SVT1511ACXS

About this download

Benefits and improvements

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

System Requirements

Operating Systems

  • Windows® 8 64-bit

File Info

File Name

  • EP0000551730.exe

File Version

  • 8.1.0.10120

File Size

  • 166.02 Mb

Release Date

  • 12-18-2012

Before You Start


Important Notes

  • IMPORTANT: Before installing the VAIO Care (Desktop) software, please note the following:
    1. If you have performed a clean install of the Windows 8 operating system, please ensure that all original device drivers from the Sony® support site have been installed on the computer.
    2. It is not necessary to revert to the original drivers for any drivers that you have properly installed updates from the Sony support site.
    3. If you have performed a clean install of the Windows 8 operating system, please install all required files.
  • 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 & Install


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 EP0000551730.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 EP0000551730.exe file to begin the installation.
  4. If the "User Account Control" screen appears, click "Yes".
  5. At the "Select Country" screen, select the country for this installation, and then click "Next".
  6. At the "VAIO Care Ver. 8.1.0.10120" screen, click "Next".
  7. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
  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.