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    Bloatware Failure. Need help :(

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by pokiworms, Jul 2, 2012.

  1. pokiworms

    pokiworms Notebook Consultant

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    while trying to clear out the bloatware on my Vaio S13p, I managed to find a way to take out my backlit keyboard and switchable graphics (pc is only running on integrated.).

    How do I put these functions back to use? Ty in advance.

    EDIT: Backlit keyboard works but I cannot use FN keys anymore...
     
    pokiworms, Jul 2, 2012
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  2. NewLaw

    NewLaw Notebook Guru

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    Reinstall Vaio Control Center from their website (under Support). I think for the FN keys you also need their Sony Library.
     
    NewLaw, Jul 5, 2012
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    anytimer Notebook Virtuoso

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    I don't have the same model so cannot offer specific advice, but you should look at the Windows 7 clean install guide for your model - it is in one of the sticky threads
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/son...rces-vpc-z1-faq-windows-7-install-guides.html

    On my system I need to install:
    sony firmware extension parser (SFEP)
    setting utility series
    sony shared library
    vaio event service

    You can do all this by using the VAIO system recovery>reinstall drivers and applications.
    vaio control center
     
    anytimer, Jul 5, 2012
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