1. Download the SODSNC-00445800-US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SODSNC-00445800-US.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. At the "Sony Notebook Control Device Driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP" click "Next".
4. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
5. At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".

The installation of the Sony® Notebook Control Device Driver is complete.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony® Notebook Control Device Driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.

WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

• For computers that originally shipped with Windows Vista® operating system, this file is intended to provide basic system functionality under Windows XP operating system.
• WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.
• During the installation of this update, 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 to print out these instructions as a reference during the installation process.