Advanced Guide > Appendix > Updating the MP Drivers > Before Installing the MP DriversBefore Installing the MP DriversThis section describes the items that you should check before installing the MP Drivers. You should alsorefer to this section if the MP Drivers cannot be installed.Check the Machine StatusProperly connect the personal computer and the machine. For details on connection instructions,refer to the "Install the Software" in the manual: Getting Started.Turn off the machine.Check the Personal Computer SettingsTerminate all running applications.In Windows Vista, log on as a user who has the administrator rights.In Windows XP, log on as the computer administrator.In Windows 2000, log on as a member of the Administrators group.NoteIf an old version of the MP Drivers is already installed, first delete (uninstall) that version. Forinstructions on deleting the MP Drivers, see Uninstalling the MP Drivers .Related TopicsObtaining the Latest MP DriversInstalling the MP DriversPage topPage 799 of 817 pagesBefore Installing the MP Drivers