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    VIAO Z graphical issue

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by testt0r, Jul 29, 2009.

  1. testt0r

    testt0r Newbie

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    I own a VIAO Z VGN-Z90NS (bought in Japan), did a fresh install with vista retail and have also changed the OS to Windows 7. Since I am not able to download drivers from Japanese VIAO Homepage I downloaded the drivers from US.

    When I watch any kind of video i.e. flash video, video of Youtube etc. I experience some "lags" with the videos. The videos clips or flash don't run smoothly. I wonder if it's connected to the problem that I didn't use Japanese drivers?

    Has anybody experienced this? How did you solve that problem??

    Would be appreciated if someone can help me out here :(
     
    testt0r, Jul 29, 2009
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  2. SPEEDwithJJ

    SPEEDwithJJ NBR Super Idiot

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    Did that happen under STAMINA mode or SPEED mode?
     
    SPEEDwithJJ, Jul 29, 2009
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  3. testt0r

    testt0r Newbie

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    Both modes.. :(
    First I thought I had a virus or something so i switched from Vista x64 to Windows 7 RC
    right now I am using Windows 7 RC 7229 x86 bit...
    I guess it's related to the driver issue, although the hardware from US and Japan should be the same...

    The OEM OS was Vista Business x86 though
     
    testt0r, Jul 29, 2009
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  4. InspecterJones

    InspecterJones Notebook Consultant

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    Sounds like a graphics driver issues, try grabbing the newer drivers from this forum.
     
    InspecterJones, Jul 29, 2009
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    testt0r Newbie

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    testt0r, Jul 31, 2009
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  6. reaborg

    reaborg Notebook Consultant

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    Stupid question, but thought I'd ask: you have the latest flash version?
    Also, you've disabled acceleration through the right click menu?
     
    reaborg, Jul 31, 2009
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