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    Sony SZ6 Vista Clean Install

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by c400, Feb 5, 2008.

  1. c400

    c400 Newbie

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    This guide will tell you how to make a clean install of windows vista on your Sony SZ6xx machine. That will allow you to forget about garbage which comes with your notebook. This pack ought to be compatible with all Sony SZ6 series (SZ6, SZ645, SZ650, SZ670, SZ680) But was tested on SZ650.

    The original text of the thread is here http://www.c400.ru/index.php?newsid=4601

    I`ve made a pack of the newest drivers and software from the official site of Sony and added some software from the original Sony recovery media like TPM and Fingerprint utility (it was hard). Then i created a mall script which installs the stuff in the right order in silent mode. The script is divided into two parts. The first installs some drivers, Sony libraries + Intel video and the other part of the script installs all the rest part of soft + nvidia video drivers.

    Download Links:
    Download

    Here is what you need to do:
    1) Install Windows Vista.
    2) Boot windows (wireless on, stamina mode)
    3) Use Windows Update and install every update BUT NOT DRIVERS!!!
    4) Reboot (wireless on, stamina mode)
    5) Download my Drivers Pack and unpack it
    6) Run 1st_reboot_intel.cmd. A black command line box will appear.
    7) When a small window with message smth. like "reboot is required" press Cancel.
    * If the screen gone black, wait until HDD led won`t flicker then switch SPEED Mode (nvidia video) and then press the power button to power off the notebook. (that means that you`ve run script at the very first time you`ve booted Stamina mode) (to avoid this you should boot stamina (intel video) mode at least twice.
    8) Wait until the black box will close itself. Enable Speed mode (nvidia video) and reboot the notebook. (wireless on, Speed mode)
    9) Run 2nd_reboot_nvidia.cmd
    10) During install windows may appear and disappear. When you`ll see a small box with message like "Registry entries added successfully" press OK. The install will continue.
    11) Nvidia video driver install is not silent. It is the latest package to install. Go through the installation process and reboot the computer when Nvidia Driver installation program will recommend offer you.

    sorry for my bad english :)
     
  2. ggrarg

    ggrarg Newbie

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    Please I need your help. I couldn't download the pack. Do you have another place to do it?
    Excelent your idea.
     
  3. rfii

    rfii Notebook Consultant

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    bump! yes the link does not work
     
  4. c400

    c400 Newbie

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    here is the new one rapidshare.de/files/40732538/c400s.Sony.SZ6.Vista.Clean.install.stuff.7z.html
     
  5. mnbauer

    mnbauer Newbie

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    hey c400 that sounds great if it actually works.... the thing is that i am not capable of downloading your script from rapidshare... could you please upload it to another place or send it to me by email??

    Thanks so much!
     
  6. c400

    c400 Newbie

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    Updated! New video drivers, both intel and Nvidia.
    nukeuploads.com/download/1237507628/IKX295000J5LISM/c400s.Sony.SZ6.Vista.Clean.install.stuff.v2.2.7z.html
     
  7. fanas67

    fanas67 Newbie

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    Guys!
    I need your help.
    I just deleted original partition containing Vista operating system erroneously on my Sony VGN-CR353 machine. And I dont have recovery CD.
    Now, I need a pack of drivers and other related softwares for a clean install.
    Thanks for your help.
     
  8. c400

    c400 Newbie

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    sory, but only SZ6 series
     
  9. AskGin

    AskGin Notebook Guru

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    File is gone from the download link. Is there an updated link with all the newest drivers to the current date?