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    Clean XP install on japanese SZ?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by 5h4rk, May 1, 2006.

  1. 5h4rk

    5h4rk Notebook Enthusiast

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    I got a SZ70 japanese model, with a Windows XP Home Edition (Chinese Version ) on it, and I wanna install an english version...

    ...but i dont know how.

    So can anybody help me with that plz?

    or

    Is there any japanese, or japanese speaker that can help with the the drivers on the japanese Vaio website?

    Thx.
     
    5h4rk, May 1, 2006
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    gooni Newbie

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    Go to ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com and download everything from the Downloads/VAIO/Original for the SZ1_* series. You should be fine using these European model drivers, which are in English. That is what I did on my SZ90.
     
    gooni, May 2, 2006
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    5h4rk Notebook Enthusiast

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    You are the best man, im gonna try it...

    Why do you got a vaio japanese model?
     
    5h4rk, May 8, 2006
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    seelus Newbie

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    I also should thank you.. was searching for power panel english version for my PCG V505S/PB Japanese model.. all other drivers I have adjusted with the recovery CD, but power panel software was pure Japanese where I couldnt figure out!
     
    seelus, May 9, 2006
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