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    Vaio software for Windows 7 64bit

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by srose, Aug 2, 2009.

  1. srose

    srose Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    I have a Sony Vaio FW21L. I want to upgrade the OS to Windows 7 RTM 64bit. Where can I get the Vaio software and drivers that came with the laptop but a supported by Windows 7 64bit?

    Thanks
     
    srose, Aug 2, 2009
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    tabrisfreewill Notebook Consultant

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    Just use the vista 64bit drivers and software. Find a model with hardware that is similar to yours but offers vista 64bit OS, then download the drivers from its support page.
     
    tabrisfreewill, Aug 2, 2009
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  3. haley323

    haley323 Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi,

    I just formatted my VAIO Z620D to Windows 7 64-bit. I'm having problems finding drivers, especially the one for the video card. I went on the Sony website to find it with my model number and no luck. I also check Nvidia website. Any ideas?

    Thanks!
     
    haley323, Aug 2, 2009
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  4. NHT

    NHT Notebook Evangelist

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    Try the one of Z690
     
    NHT, Aug 2, 2009
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    It worked!!!! Thanks so much!
     
    haley323, Aug 2, 2009
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  6. srose

    srose Notebook Enthusiast

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    Hi
    Thanks for the replies.

    I was reading about an upgrade kit that will be available to those who bought Vaio laptops recently. I am not elligible for this but will I be able to buy it when Windows 7 is released so that I can properly upgrade?
     
    srose, Aug 3, 2009
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    tabrisfreewill Notebook Consultant

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    i'm pretty sure you dont need to buy those. just wait till they release vaio Z with Win 7 OSes. by that time they will have all the drivers and support for Win 7 available for download.
     
    tabrisfreewill, Aug 3, 2009
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    Im with a Clean win7 ... and lost my Dolby Headphones software ..
    anyone knows where i can download ?
     
    donis, Aug 4, 2009
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