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    FW490 - 32bit Drivers for 7/Vista?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by MidtownHD, Aug 13, 2009.

  1. MidtownHD

    MidtownHD Notebook Consultant

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    My FW490 arrived today and I'm planning on doing a clean install of either Windows 7 or Vista. But there's only drivers for 64bit.

    Can anyone tell me where to find 32bit drivers for this model?
     
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    Derrida Notebook Deity

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    They don't exist in the U.S. because Sony has not contracted for that with Microsoft. And your upgrade to Windows 7 will be for the same bit version you had originally, as well, I believe.

    http://www.notebookjournal.de/tests/sony-vaio-vgn-fw41-e-h-933 indicates that the European pre-configured FW4 Eco model comes with 32-bit Vista, so if you search Sony support sites in Europe, you should be good to go.
     
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  3. MidtownHD

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    thanks a lot...
     
    MidtownHD, Aug 13, 2009
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