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    [Need HELP] VGN-SZ47SN/C with Windows 8 Driver

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by assion68, Jun 17, 2013.

  1. assion68

    assion68 Newbie

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    Hi All,
    Where can I find the Windows 8 drivers for SZ series. Its a pity that sony just says that the hardware is not compatible. They just suck at the support which they should be providing and now us guys.
    Hope I can get help from people who have tried the RC and can gain from that experience to install the full upgrade.
    I tried to use driver from sony-asia which for vista and it didn't working at all, some still not working like bluetooth toggle and adjust brightness function.
    Thanks in advance,
     
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    anytimer Notebook Virtuoso

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    Drivers for Windows 7 (and perhaps Vista, too) will work in Windows 8, but you might have to install some of them in compatibility mode and /or as administrator. Look for the guides Andrew08 and I have posted for installing Windows 8 on VPCZ1; the general principles hold good for most models.
     
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    assion68 Newbie

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    I also got a problem when Hibernate that it caused a blue screen then restart and it freeze or can't do anything. Has only one way to switch off is release the battery.
     
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    You should only try to hibernate after you have installed all the right drivers.
     
    anytimer, Jun 18, 2013
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