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    VGN-Z590 Windows 7 and Vista Error Message

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jesseasi, Sep 29, 2009.

  1. jesseasi

    jesseasi Notebook Geek

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    I recently updated my bios and decided to do a new full install of Windows 7. (Previously running Windows 7 Beta).

    After doing a clean install and installing the Sony Notebook Utilities. I started getting this pop up message.

    "The installed battery may not be properly connected to the computer or may not be compatible with the computer.

    Click OK to enter Hibernate Mode, and remove reinsert the battery
    See the electronic VIOA(R) User guide for more information about using the battery"

    At first I thought this was an issue with Windows 7 - so after searching the forums and no results I figured I would revert back to Vista. Now I am getting the same error.

    I also have two Sony Notebook batteries here - both bought direct from Sony. One extended and one standard - both give same error message.

    Any ideas? Could this be a BIOS issue? Is there a way to revert to an older bios?

    Thanks for any tips.
     
    jesseasi, Sep 29, 2009
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  2. sniper_sung

    sniper_sung Notebook Evangelist

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    I guess the drivers are not properly installed. Try to re-install Firmware Extension Parser, Programmable IO Control Device Driver. Try killing the process ISBMgr.exe if it doesn't work out.
     
    sniper_sung, Sep 29, 2009
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    dz2k Notebook Consultant

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    dz2k, Oct 2, 2009
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    phoebusvh Notebook Consultant

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    I have the same laptop model, how is Vista on yours? I'm on the fence right now whether to make the move. Give me some feedback.
    Thanks
     
    phoebusvh, Oct 2, 2009
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