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    Update software from Microsoft

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gaanee, Apr 6, 2008.

  1. gaanee

    gaanee Notebook Consultant

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    When I check windows update it shows update available for intel wireless card and graphics card, but sony vaio update site doesn't show any update. Previously on my desktop I had updated software for nvidia card and it messed up the resolution and other settings, then I read somewhere that its better to update from manufacturer's site instead of micorsoft. My question is: should I update it from Microsoft before installing vista SP1?
     
    gaanee, Apr 6, 2008
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  2. ScifiMike12

    ScifiMike12 Drinking the good stuff

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    Well you can get the latest driver for your wireless card on Intel's website.

    Also, check out www.laptopvideo2go.com/forum for the latest video card driver.

    Never download any third-party software through Windows Update. You're just be asking for trouble.
     
    ScifiMike12, Apr 6, 2008
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  3. bubbatex

    bubbatex Notebook Deity

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    I too have always updated my VGN-FS from the Mfg'ers site instead of waiting on Sony - Intel in particular. Never had a problem.
     
    bubbatex, Apr 6, 2008
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    I updated both through WU and never had problems.
     
    coolguy, Apr 7, 2008
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  5. coolguy

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    I won't trust laptopvideo2go.com over windows update.

    You won't get any trouble installing updates offered by WU.
     
    coolguy, Apr 7, 2008
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    Greg Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    You are asking for trouble when updating drivers via MS WU. Two or three times I've let my PC install them...and each time I had to use system restore (or reinstall) as those drivers did not install correctly and prevented my system from booting up.
     
    Greg, Apr 7, 2008
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    RainCaster Notebook Enthusiast

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    I had problems with the Intel LAN drivers on WU. They made my CPUs pegs out (100%) and never let up. As soon as I went back to the Sony supplied drivers, it behaved again.
    YMMV
     
    RainCaster, Apr 7, 2008
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    leadweight, Apr 8, 2008
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