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    Vaio Z12GN, Win 7, Virtual PC, VT disabled

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by gojira, Feb 9, 2010.

  1. gojira

    gojira Newbie

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    I have a Vaio Z12GN running Windows 7.

    I can not use Virtual PC because, although the CPU has VT support, Sony did purposely not include the option to enable it in the BIOS (a well known issue).

    Are there any options to get Virtual PC running on my laptop (maybe an older version or a workaround)? Or are there any *free* alternatives to Virtual PC which will run on Win 7 even without VT being enabled? Any options?

    tl;dr: How can I have a virtual PC running in Win 7 on a Vaio Z12?

    Thanks!
     
    gojira, Feb 9, 2010
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  2. Visioneer

    Visioneer Notebook Evangelist

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    Visioneer, Feb 9, 2010
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    3aBooD Newbie

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    I've downloaded the driver but I'm jumping from the 2165M3 ad it keeps asking me to log as a admin. or close all apps.

    I am the bloody admins. and no apps are open :mad: ... Win 7 Ulimate 64bit is already installed and I'm just trying to update the BIOS before I do anything else like updating windows or installing the rest of drivers.

    I really need some help here ... 3 days now ...
     
    3aBooD, Feb 13, 2010
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  4. ZugZug

    ZugZug Notebook Evangelist

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    When running the BIOS update, try right-clicking on the application icon and select "Run as administrator."
     
    ZugZug, Feb 13, 2010
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  5. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Yep^^ And really any driver installation or BIOS update, this should be done, so the installation doesn't get interfered with by Win7.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Feb 13, 2010
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