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    From 32 to 64 bit VGN-Z590N???

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by nickboarder, Sep 9, 2009.

  1. nickboarder

    nickboarder Newbie

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    Hello, this is my first post.

    I have owned my vaio for a little over a year now and I would like to switch to the 64bit version of vista business.

    I've had a bear of a time getting the drivers to work.

    Has anyone gotten full functionality from the hardware?

    Thanks
     
    nickboarder, Sep 9, 2009
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    Yes, I am running Vista Business 64bit on my Z590.
    Just grab a 64bit retail disc and load it to your Z. Use the key comes along with it.
     
    ngvuanh, Sep 9, 2009
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    nickboarder Newbie

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    That's the first thing I did.

    When I got to the desktop I had no functionality. (wireless, ethernet, nvidia ect.) So I downloaded the drivers from the website and tried to apply them.

    No dice. I get an error saying the battery is not compatible.

    Did you do an upgrade?
     
    nickboarder, Sep 9, 2009
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    eli2k Notebook Consultant

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    If you ever get the battery is not compatible problem, try one of the guides on this forum, I think this one: http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=355715

    Extract the Notebook Utilities, install the relevant parts they list on that page, just do not install the Battery Utility or whatever it was called.
     
    eli2k, Sep 9, 2009
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