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    VGN-AW (1xx series) Windows 7 drivers?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by crimsontwo, Sep 20, 2009.

  1. crimsontwo

    crimsontwo Notebook Geek

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    I've yet to install Windows 7. Are there Windows 7 drivers available for everything, including Sony's software?
     
    crimsontwo, Sep 20, 2009
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    Not officially from Sony.
     
    coolguy, Sep 21, 2009
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    But does everything work though? Vista and 7 are similar, so most of the drivers/software should function.

    I recall that when I first installed RC1, none of the media drives showed up. Then a simple Windows update fixed that. Oddly enough, when I installed RTM (from MSDN), the same problem appeared by was not fixed by installing any updates. I then removed Windows 7 hoping that in 2 months or so there would be a fix. Going to install it today again.
     
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    You need to install the Vista drivers for now.
     
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    I solved the problem by unchecking "hide empty drives" in Folder Options. D'uh!

    The rest is running smoothly.
     
    crimsontwo, Sep 22, 2009
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