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    Sony Vaio VGN-FW490JEB Hard drive crashed, can't reinstall OS

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by 1dude1, Oct 22, 2013.

  1. 1dude1

    1dude1 Newbie

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    So I have a legit windows install disk and a fresh key, only downside is i can't actually get it to install.

    The error I encounter is 'the required driver for cd/dvd is missing. Please insert media containing driver.'

    so i find the drivers on sony's website, put them on a flashcard and connect it to my computer. But wait, they won't install that early in a fresh windows install. I try to access them, but it shows up blank/won't let me use them.

    I tried seaching high and low for the right ones, but keep hitting dead ends.

    Does anyone have any suggestions on how to proceed? i like ubuntu, but i also like having a windows os.
     
    1dude1, Oct 22, 2013
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  2. ngvuanh

    ngvuanh Notebook Deity

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    It could be the DVD drive problem.
    If you have a 4G flash drive or bigger, you can download and run Windows 7 USB boot drive.
    It will create Windows 7 Installation on USB drive. Just boot from USB drive and do the same as DVD but it much faster.
    Download it form here Microsoft Store
     
    ngvuanh, Oct 23, 2013
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