(Related Topics: How to back up and restore the registry in Windows: ) If you are not comfortable with advanced configuration and system changes, ask an administrator to help you with this. The Registry is a very sensitive area to work in.
WARNING: The next step will require you to delete Windows Registry Keys. If that is the case then only delete the folder for the Sony Media Software application you are using as well as the Shared Plug-Ins folder.) (Do not delete this entire folder if you have other Sony applications installed such as Sonic Stage, Everquest, Star Wars Galaxies, etc. Once un-installed, delete the following folders: NET Framework versions, and the Microsoft Visual C++ Redistributable software if it is listed. Start the process of removing programs go to Start > Control Panel > Programs and Features (in Windows XP, open Add or Remove Programs) - find and remove your Sony Creative Software applications (ACID, Sound Forge, Vegas, DVD Architect, Cinescore, CD Architect or Media Manager, as well as any other Sony Media Software or Sony Creative Software programs).Īlso, remove the Microsoft SQL Server Desktop Engine (SONY_MEDIAMGR), any and all Microsoft. These applications have been known to interfere with software installation and registration. Temporarily turn off ALL anti-virus programs, as well as disabling any Registry Blockers, Spy Ware, Firewalls, etc. Safely disconnect any external USB or Firewire devices like hard-drives or dongles.
For more information about backing up presets: Backup and Restore Audio Presets | Backup and Restore Video Presets (If you are running a Windows Vista 64 Bit Edition operating system, Click Here.)īefore doing a Clean Reinstall, it is important to do the following:Īll audio and video effects chains and presets will be erased, so if you need to make a back up of your presets please download our Preset Manager program. Steps in performing a clean uninstall from Sony Below: