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    SR290 downgraded to XP, won't recognize CD/DVD drive

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Bilybobjef, Feb 12, 2009.

  1. Bilybobjef

    Bilybobjef Newbie

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    So I followed the downgrade to XP guide for the 290 but the only problem I'm still having is that it won't recognize my CD/DVD drive even if I install the driver (SOOOTH-01106200-US.EXE). It definitely works because I installed Windows from a CD and it says the driver is installed but the drive can't be found. Any help? Thanks much!

    Jeff
     
    Bilybobjef, Feb 12, 2009
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    Bump, anyone?
     
    Bilybobjef, Feb 14, 2009
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    A1e Notebook Enthusiast

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    sorry but i cant find sr downgrade to xp thread! can please help with the link cuz i intend to downgrade to xp too.
     
    A1e, Feb 14, 2009
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    i found it
     
    A1e, Feb 14, 2009
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    can you post the link here pls..
     
    waralex11, Feb 14, 2009
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    hi,
    there is an inf file you need i guess. I solved it at my 140E and it worked under windows 2008 server.

    You must right click and install it. I dont have it now but you can find it from the search engines with the CD-DVD model no and inf combinations....
     
    Hakkinen, Feb 26, 2009
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    Were you able to solve this problem? I am experiencing it right now and I do not want to reinstall everything again =/.

    Thanks.
     
    Rodoom, Feb 27, 2009
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    Dear All
    I Have Sony Vaio Vgn-cr290 And Lost It Back up Disk. I Downgraded It To Xp But I Am Unable To Find Its Drivers Can Some Body Help Me. I Will Be Greatful
     
    TAIMOUR, Feb 28, 2009
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    Have Sony Vaio Vgn-cr290 And Lost It BackUp Disk. I Downgraded It To Xp But I Am Unable To Find Its Drivers Can Some Body Help Me. I Will Be Greatful
     
    TAIMOUR, Feb 28, 2009
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