The Quickguide on installing XP on Sony Vaio TZ

Edit:19th of June 2008. Sony made this page for TZ3 series: (this may apply to other models as well)
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/download/239933/sectionfirst?site=hp_en_AP_i&subpage=detail

Windows XP Downgrade Drivers and Applications for VGN-TZ3 Series(Zip File)

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the upgrade, disconnect all external hardware devices, including PC Cards etc.
Note: Before proceeding, ensure that the VAIO computer is operated using the supplied AC adapter.
Note: Save all data/files and close all running programs.

Please note that when installing either of the Windows XP versions, users may no longer have access to some preinstalled software or will not be able to use some of preinstalled functions.
Below are the functions that are confirmed to be unusable once users downgrade to Windows XP on VGN-TZ3 Series:
1. HDD Protection function.
2. Instant On mode.
1. To install Windows XP Drivers for VGN-TZ3 Series
Applicable Models:
VGN-TZ37GN, VGN-TZ37MN, VGN-TZ36GN, VGN-TZ37SN, VGN-TZ36MN, VGN-TZ36SN, VGN-TZ38GN

Download the VGN-TZ3-Drivers.zip (118 MB) to a temporary or download directory (Please note this directory for reference. Make sure the size of the downloaded file is the same as indicated. If the size is different, please download the file again.) Then launch and install the file as below.

Intel Chipset Software Installation Utility
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Chipset\Chipset.EXE file to begin the installation.
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Intel 945 Graphics driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Graphics\Graphics.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

RealtekHigh Definition Audio Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Audio\Audio.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

TouchChip Fingerprint Coprocessor Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Fingerprinter\Finger_Printer.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Memory stick Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\MS_Driver\MS_Driver.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

SD card Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\SD_Driver\SD_Driver.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Memory Stick Icon
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\MS_Icon\MS_Icon.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Alps Pointing device for VAIO
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Pointing\Pointing.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Intel PROSet/Wireless Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Wireless\Wireless.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Bluetooth Driver
1. Please put the WIRELESS switch to “ON” before install.
2. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Bluetooth\Bluetooth.EXE file。
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

TPM Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\TPM_Driver\TPM_Driver.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

VGP-VCC7 Camera Module Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Camera\Camera.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

SonyNC Device Upgrade Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\SonyNC\SonyNC.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Sony PI Device Upgrade Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\SonyPI\SonyPI.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

HDD Protection Device Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\HDD Protection\HDDprotection.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Drivers\Modem\Modem.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
2. To install Windows XP Applications for VGN-TZ3 Series
Applicable Models:
VGN-TZ37GN, VGN-TZ37MN, VGN-TZ36GN, VGN-TZ37SN, VGN-TZ36MN, VGN-TZ36SN, VGN-TZ38GN

Download the VGN-TZ3-Applications.zip(113 MB) to a temporary or download directory (Please note this directory for reference. Make sure the size of the downloaded file is the same as indicated. If the size is different, please download the file again.) Then launch and install the file as below.

Sony Shared Library
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Sony Shared Library\SSL.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Sony Utilities DLL
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Sony Utilities DLL\SUD.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Setting Utility Series
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Setting Utility Series\SUS.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

VAIO Event Service
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\VAIO Event Service\VES.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Battery Checker Tool
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Battery Checker\Battery_Checker.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Battery Care Function
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Battery Care Function\Battery_Care.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

VAIO Power Management
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\VAIO Power Management\VAIO_Power_Management.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

VAIO Control Center
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\VAIO Control Center\VCC.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Wireless Switch Setting Utility
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Wireless Switch Setting Utility\WSSU.EXE.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

AV Mode Button Utility
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\AV Mode Button Utility\AV_Mode_Button.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Protect Suite QL
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\VGN-TZ3-Applications\Suite QL\SuiteQL.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

TPM Utility
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Infineon TPM\Infineon_TPM.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

Memory Stick Formatter
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\Memory Stick Formatter\MSFormatter.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.

VAIO Update
1. Execute \VGN-TZ3-Applications\VAIO Update\VAIO_Update.EXE file。
2. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
3. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
3. To Download the installation manual for VGN-TZ3 Series
Applicable Models:
VGN-TZ37GN, VGN-TZ37MN, VGN-TZ36GN, VGN-TZ37SN, VGN-TZ36MN, VGN-TZ36SN, VGN-TZ38GN

Please download the installation manual for VGN-TZ3 series. And reference the installation steps to install the related XP drivers and applications on VGN-TZ3 Series.
Note:
Because this is one PDF file so please use Adobe Reader to open the file.


Old information:

Because the old thread ( http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=143899) is big with info scattered all around, I had the idea to make a short concise guide.

All credits go to guys like Centjie, bmnotpls and others for paving the way. I just collected info and edited a bit. Consider this a live document. Your input, additions and corrections are welcome.

Installing Windows XP On a Sony Vaio TZ
-Boot from Windows XP cd, follow Windows XP install procedure

VGA, Audio, Bluetooth, Modem, Wireless LAN, LAN
-First install all the drivers from here: ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/OS/XPDOWNGRADE/TZ1/
Perform a windows update for the audio drivers and you should get the latest realtek audio drivers.

Function keys, Power management, HDD protection, and more
-Install the XP utilities for TZ
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/OS/XPDOWNGRADE/TZ1-TZ2/APPLICATIONS/

Camera
Device manager - Imaging devices - USB Video device - Update driver - Install from a list or ... - Don't search. I will choose.. - Have a disk - R5U870FL.inf

Felica port*
Download link: FeliCa/PaSoRi port

CPU throttling*
For the cpu throttling use rmclock http://cpu.rightmark.org/download/rmclock_225_bin.exe I use that in conjunction with the sony power management and that works well.

Memory speed*
in the Sony utilities by default the memory is clocked to 400 Mhz. for optimal performance clock to 533 Mhz.

Non-software updates:*
BIOS [R0052N7]: http://vcl.vaio.sony.co.jp/download/SP-014674-07.html
DVD firmware upgrade [Ver.1.21]: http://vcl.vaio.sony.co.jp/download/SP-014040-03.html


* = not essential

 

good job philflow. Too bad u are selling your tz.

 

Non-software updates:

BIOS [R0052N7]: http://vcl.vaio.sony.co.jp/download/SP-014674-07.html

DVD firmware upgrade [Ver.1.21]: http://vcl.vaio.sony.co.jp/download/SP-014040-03.html

 

Someone told me (forgot who) that one can also install the utilities for TX.

Is there any benefit in installing TX utils instead of BX utils?

 

Nice job. I wrote a different guide based on the TX utils.
Dont know if TX utils gives any advantages over BX.

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Windows XP on TZ. Complete Install Guide
How to install Windows XP on Sony VAIO TZ series...

Prepare following things...
USB Stick 256 Mb or CD-ROM with XP Downgrade drivers from
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/OS/XPDOWNGRADE/TZ1/TZ1_XP_DRIVERS_CAMERA_FINGERPRINT.ZIP
Sony TZ Notebook, mine is a TZ17 1.2Ghz 100 Bb, 2 Gb. (Hongkong) Bios: R0052N7
Directory with:
* TZ Vista DVD to extract utils
* TX3 Utils from ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/Original/TX3_Utilities.zip
* Necessary MS donwload updates. from the first post under "Then I came across this:"
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=143899
* and more stuff that youy need
Internet connection if you want to acces these guides which I have used
for creaing my XP on TZ guide.

http://kp.twin-tail.biz/2007/05/30/vgn-tz90yyeyoxpenaoaae/
http://tinyurl.com/36gtqa
http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=143899


... and around 3 hours spare time.


No time to waste lets get started !
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Install XP from CD. Use F10 to boot up CD.

Install all drivers except 10th pointing driver

Install MS Mouse drivers

Install 10th driver, Pointing (trackpad)
(if you dont use MS Wireless mouse install all at once no jumping)
Reboot

Copy over directory, including Xp programs and TZ/TX utils, over Network
Reboot

TZ Utils 1
Sony Shared Library\Setup.exe
Sony Utilities DLL\Setup.exe

TX3 Utils 1
Utils Installer AV Mode Button Utility\Setup.exe
Utils Installer Battery Checker\Setup.exe
Utils Installer Setting Utility Series\Setup.exe
Utils Installer VAIO POWER Management\Setup.exe

TZ Utils 2 (again)
VAIO Event Service\Setup.exe
An error appears but ignore it and continue
Go in to this path
C:\Program\Sony\VAIO Event Service
and copy this file VESConfig.ini to a "place".
Then uninstall VAIO Event Service from the
Add / Uninstall programs menu in XP (under Control Panel).
An error might appear ignore.

TX3 Utils 2 (again)
Utils Installer VAIO Event Service\Setup.exe
Copy from the "place" the file to the same destination.
Reboot
Short (Quick) keys for volume and brighness should work now.
Plus Power Managment should also work, maybe not perfect.

Activate Windows XP
Run Winupdate download updates and patches, reboot.
Continue this procedure until you are satisfied.
Reboot

Install three of "Then I came across this:" updates...
- Install KB893357
- Install the WLAN API for Windows XP SP2
- MS Fix for multi processors
Reboot

Defrag - Create Restore Point

Install your beloved programs and utils...

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TZ utils not working under XP that I have tried.

* VAIO Status Monitor
* VAIO diagnostics
* VAIO Power Management, TZ Vista
* VAIO Video Drivers, TZ Vista

TZ VISTA APPLICATIONS THAT WORKS
VAIO HDD Protection

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In the device manager , there is 2 "Base System Device" that does not have
drivers. What should be done ?

 

So the only thing you need to be able to change the memory clock is " 2_SONY_UTILITIES_DLL " ?

 

My memory (RAM) is set to 533 Mhz as default.
Think only TZ-Vista applications sets it lower, 400 Mhz...

 

When I installed XP + Sony utlities I found out it was set to 400 Mhz.
I guess it's connected to some kind of energy profile.

*******

It turns out that TX5 has more utilities than BX4
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/OS/XPDOWNGRADE/TX5/UTILITIES/

Does anyone know if we should recommend installing TX5 utils instead of BX4?

 

nice guide cwu.

In my experience those updates were not necessary. I was using XP Pro SP2.

 

The Felica port driver. Updated start post.

 

Just to see what the end result will look like heres a nice 7 minute video of XP on the TZ. Dont understand a word of it as I dont speak Japanese but what the hell anyway.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=se8D2v_CUSk

 

Awhile ago, I left a comment asking that guy what drivers he used. After that, he deleted all comments. He seems like an ass.

Also, that's not Japanese. It's either Mandarin or Cantonese.

 

Hi there.

I can't working TPM (Trusted Platform Module) application.

This application is Version 3.0

I installed Driver is "Intel(R)82801GBM (ICH7-M)LPC Interface Controller - 27B9"

Please give me advice on how to TPM working..

thanks

 

I don't really know as I don't have TPM, but did you check this thread? http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=143899

That's the original XP on TZ thread. That usually has the answers.

 

Hi PhillFlow

Thank you for your quick reply.

Sorry, I checked that thread.

TPM is security chip module

The TPM app used of can be enciphered for File and folder.

In my case, TPM security chip in a lap top ,
But that does not working after downgrade on xp

 

Yes, I know what TPM is, I just don't have it in my TZ.

If you search the other thread on TPM you get lots of info. Also something with Bios.

 

OK,

I think so , Most of the problem is the fact that　TPM Driver maybe..

Could be due to Bios version or not...

thanks

 

PhilFlow, I can understand why ppl strugle, including myself.

This is not because its easy/hard, its just WTF.

Some vista driver works, some don't some only works for XP, some don't, and most of them, the latest -drivers (e.g., intel chipset + graphic) can be downloaded directly off the Intel website.

Anyway, Phil, Im having some serious problem with Fn Key

Basically, Brightness works, but not the volumne

Also, S button crap don't work , I believe I ened to install a Status Monitor for XP ?I can not find it.

As well, How would be able to do Power-saving that actually 'manages' to throttle CPU down (e.g, to 60%) as it was there in the Vista.
I have installed the Power Management from your first post. But this version do not seemed to include that...

Thanks.

 

Ok this is very good to know Zerodays.

A couple of days ago I replaced the link to BX utils with TX utils in the first post, becuase I thought they would be a better match.

Judging by your post I would say the BX utils are a better match. Here's the link: ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/OS/XPDOWNGRADE/BX4/APPLICATIONS

When I installed the BX utils (the way suggested in the thread) my Volume keys were working.

I thought the Sony powermanagement only lets you throttle Memory speed (533/400) but I'm not sure about that. I used RMclock for CPU.

Zerodays, did you succesfully do this step:
-Then extract the TZ Event Services for Windows Vista (link) and copy the vesconfig.ini to the TX version. Use "Universal Extractor" tool to extract http://legroom.net/software/uniextract. This gets all the hotkeys and power management and everything else working. (The only issue is that the power managment app has a bunch of fields/components that aren't applicable to the tz.)

 

Thanks Phil I will defintely try that tonight, BTW, another questions.

does your RMclock stably working with your TZ ? e.g., any stbility issues, such as program hanging, its basically underclocking right? (which is the 'same' function as the TZ's Vista CPU throttle?)

Cheers

 

It was fully stable on mine. But I did not really use the TZ because I sold it.

 

PhilFlow, I tried that Bx utilities, before that I obviously copied the Vista-TZ Vesconfig.ini file. And copied back after installing Sony-Control.

So the sound + brightness works.

NOW... a few more thing

Battery-Care ? How so? I know someone posted that copying their BatteryCare from ProgramFile folder would work in XP too. But I don't have it.

Also, Status Monitor ?? Where? How? My S-button do not work.
Or put it this way, how can I install Status Monitor?

cheers..

 

If I ever get around to setting up XP, I am going to try to use the VAIO G XP drivers.

 

you mean Vaio g utilities?

 

Maybe they would work from TX XP utilities?

 

well, well,. I give up , ahahah... at least Fn key works, so I can use those.

It looks like RMClock is working okay, too. So I'm happy with that...

Ok, as far as I know, my XP runs very very fast. Thats all I need.
I have 2 question ? mark in my device manager, one says unkown device, the other says unknown USB device.
I know one of them must be Felicaport, I could be bothtered. so I just disabled both of them. (and most likely I also will disable memory stick + SD card + fire-wire port as I won't be using them).

As well, it also looks like intel's XP driver for chipset+graphics are much more responsive and fast.

For a brief info, Hibernation now only takes around ~25sec. That is good enough.

Perhaps, I should try SP-3 previews. hehe;;

 

It's funny with SSD it's not faster to hybernate anymore.

Booting up makes no difference. Closing down is quicker than hybernating

 

well, Im pretty sure hibernation would be faster with a normal HDD
given that Hibernation is 'one' fragment of 2GB file, writing sequentially on a rotating disk at about 45MB/s with 2.5inch HDD will outperform SSD.

resuming just took me about 20sec,..

yes, I will shutdown if I have a lttle or no applicatino running.

 

yeah propably the Sandisk SSD would perform much better. jjashik can tell us.

 

yep, I will aim for 2.5inch SSD (As they generally perform faster by about 15MB/s comapre to 1.8inch one)

But jjashik have different OS, and I'm pretty sure he can't beat my score..
As I think my TZ-XP is already optimized for speed.
e.g., my SSD have 20GB left, 2 x 2GB file (1 for page-file, 1 for hib file) both are in 'one' fragmentation, I used a program to make sure. Finally, I defragged SSD. As well, all settings are set to 'performance' no micky-cuty-roundy corners or blue-greenines XP theme.

 

I have just installed Xp + drivers from TZ + Utilities from BX

I have a problem with the webcam. Webcam is working but the microphone is still missing. Do you know something about it ?

 

Hi - I have followed the guide and my TZ18 is now running lightning fast with XP. My only real problem is that with the intel video drivers the only screen resolution i can get is 1024 x 768

I have tried every driver and downloaded the ones from intel.

If i remove the drivers altogether i can use my proper screen resolution, however graphics performance is terrible.

Any help would be appreciated.
Thanks
ANdrew

 

Go into the monitor settings and untick "hide modes that this monitor can display."

viola..

 

agordo, that is exactly what i had, u just need to go to 'monitor' under the device manager (not the display adaptor) and uninstall all the monitors listed there. reboot and it should be fine. Or you can manually install plug&play generic monitor.

 

Just an FYI, I was doing some browsing today and the Japanese guide was updated on the 5th of this month: http://kp.twin-tail.biz/2007/05/30/vgn-tz90yyeyoxpenaoaae/

Choose whichever translator ( Google, Yahoo, Babelfish, Excite, etc) is your favourite, if you want to read through it.

 

Thanks Nanaki, I think I've sussed that one out

A few more thing with this windows XP drivers.

I have THREE problems in the Device Manager

? Unkown (Felicaport?)
USB Device (??)
PCMCIA (Expresscard??)

Can anyone please help ? I tried various intallations, but I can not seemed to get things working. I do not know where to get the drivers, too. I'm sure I've got the XP downgrade drivers.

Cheers.

 

When I finished I think I had one question mark left. It was one unknown USB device, i think that was the Felicaport.

Have you tried installing it?
Felica port*
Download link: FeliCa/PaSoRi port

 

Hello there, this is just a wonderfull forum and knowledge source.

I ve done the Vista downgrading to XP almost successfull.

Im only having troubles with my microphone, i have followed all steps, and is all working but the mic.

Mic input levels are ok, so its not a volumen thing issue, any idea? anybody has experimented microphone problems?

Thanks
Rocho

 

I used Diskeeper Professional to defrag my SSD before selling it and it did a great job. Supposedly, Vista defrags in the background, but obviously not so well.

Also, PC Tools Registry Mechanic found more than 700 errors after just three months of use. So my sense is that both are required although I was nervous using these utilities because of any potential negative interaction with Vista.

Looks like these tools are useful and safe. YMMV of course.

 

IM IN THE SAME SITUATION, MICROPHONE DOESNT WORK AT ALL. ALL OTHER DRIVERS/BUTTOMS ARE WORKING SMOOTHLY.

I ALSO CHECKED MIC VOLUME IMPUTS, AND THEY ARE AT MAXIMUM AND STILL NOTHING

 

What about trying the TX utilities? maybe that will work.

 

This is the official Tz applications for XP????

ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/OS/XPDOWNGRADE/TZ1-TZ2/APPLICATIONS/

i cant confirm it iam waiting my tz to arrive

can someone check them?

 

Can't miss. Nice find!

Release date: 11-9-2007 !

I'll update the startpost.

 

ia a new version of bios in there 11/9/2007

[Description]
System BIOS : R0071N7
EC BIOS : RK071N7
Video BIOS : N7ICG_05
Base System BIOS : R0061N7
Base EC BIOS : RK061N7

[Changes from R0061N7]
-- System BIOS --
1. Support Merom-L CPU.(Extended CPUID)
2. ASPM configuration for Intel Wireless WiFi Link 4965AGN(Kedron)
is changed to "L0s Enable" only.
3. Bug Fix: WLK1.0c DTM Bitlocker Test Fail issue is fixed.
-- EC BIOS --

Merom L cpu?? what is this? newgen ULV cpus?? for the next version of Tz?

 

OM.f.G... so now TZ is fully XP supported ???

I will try a few of utilities, e.g., Sony-stuffs.

 

sweet thanks!

finally official apps..

Edit: installed the apps and everything works great!

Now there is no good reason for keeping vista.

 

Awesome.

I might try out XP, just for the hell of it.

 

Sony Vaio Power Management gives erros, on new TZ utilities... anyone experimented the same?

im kinda sad because i still cannot fix my microphone

also tried TX3 and BX4 apps. no luck...

 

I am getting the same problem as others on this board with the video setting up at 1024x768. When I go into the Device Manager and remove the 3 Monitors (Digital Flat Panel (1024x768)) and reboot the monitor is fine and after a second reboot the monitors are back and the resolution is changed again. Is there anyway to remove these driver manually from the system. Any assistance is appreciated as this is driving me nuts.

VGN-TZ160C

Aaron