Excellent How-To for the Sony C1 laptops
The basic drivers for the C1-C1MV (USA model 733MHz) can be downloaded here too
(but best to use your drivers for the C1-MSX !)
TESTED & PROVEN :
My install notes (English XP Home or Pro)
Video, Sound, Modem, Camera, and Shared Library all from your Recovery CD
Applications from Recovery CD or custom Apps CD
NEW : Download this recovery application, and extract it to look exactly like this
C:\Program Files\Sony\VAIO Application Recovery Utility\
Insert your Sony Application Recovery CD and all the Japanese software can be recovered.
For the English applications please email for the download locations.
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