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    Minimal clean vista install

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by djhingapus, Aug 29, 2007.

  1. djhingapus

    djhingapus Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hey guys

    Im going to make a clean install of vista on my vaio SZ650. I have heard a lot of problems doing this, but i have also heard succes stories. So if i want to do this, what do i as minimal need to get it working flawless? I think about the drivers and in which order i should install them to get fn keys and graphics / wireless switches to work? I dont need any Sony software except for the fn keys, and switches..

    Thanks, Best Regards

    Rasmus
     
    djhingapus, Aug 29, 2007
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  2. Lithus

    Lithus NBR Janitor

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    You need restore discs, drivers (swsetup), and a fresh copy of an OS or a Vista Anytime Upgrade disc.
     
    Lithus, Aug 29, 2007
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    DonKihote Newbie

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    I was wondering if it was possible to do a complete clean install if you have a Vista Business disk handy. Are all the needed drivers and applications on the Son site?
     
    DonKihote, Aug 30, 2007
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  4. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    The drivers are. Some of the applications are not. But if you have a Recovery DVD you can get the applications from there. (At least you can on an FZ series machine. You didn't say which YOU had.)

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 30, 2007
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