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    Windows 7 RC x64 (7100) on Vaio AW11Z

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by konnexion, May 3, 2009.

  1. konnexion

    konnexion Notebook Enthusiast

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    Works very well. Most functionality is provided by installing the Firmware Extension Parser (SODSNC-14727000-64) followed by Sony Notebook Utilities (SOAOTH-43900000-64) I added the Upek and Touchpad drivers and that was about it !

    However there is no CF support - anyone know what driver is responsible for this slot ?

    Ian
     
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  2. Evoss-X

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    U will never get the controller for this thing ! try dovnload from USA Web but
    select that AW21xxx models ... but it will say anyway, that installer is not intended for your model..
    Just do it manually
    Stick CF Card in slot and go to device manager and click on icon :
    Scan for hardware changes ...
     
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    konnexion Notebook Enthusiast

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    Thanks, that works
     
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    crimsontwo, May 6, 2009
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    Evoss-X: you disabled your private messages, I cannot respond.

    To respond to your question, I just tried running Drive Genius under Windows 7 RC and it didn't work. While there is a manual way of installing those drivers, it is tedious. I would wait for an updated program... until then, I am running Vista 64 (clean install with automatically detected CF/SD/MS controllers)
     
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    I would wait for an updated program
    Hi I dont think so
    You can downl CF software from those latest AW laptops but installer will tell you :
    this soft is not intended to your modell ...
    so what i can think about sony now ?
    why they are so ***** !! wrrrr :mad:
    is it possible somehow to extract their installer ?
    thnx
     
    Evoss-X, May 8, 2009
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    You can use Uniextract software to get the exe from Sony installer to bypass the model check.
     
    coolguy, May 8, 2009
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    I just got it !!! run it extracted it installed it executed it and ...
    BIIIIIIIG WOOOOOOW ITS WORKING HEHEEE :D
    ITS AUTOMATIC OOOH
    5 FRIGGING MONTHS !! :D I WAS MESING WITH IT ...
    sony:
    I HAVE THEIR PRODUCTS BUT I HATE THEM..!

    SO konnexion if you need some help let me know ..
     
    Evoss-X, May 8, 2009
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  9. Mujja

    Mujja Notebook Evangelist

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    I created a new thread with x64 drivers for the AW series.

    Running Win 7 RC 7100 on my AW11Z with everything working 100%.
     
    Mujja, May 10, 2009
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  10. konnexion

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    Yes please !
     
    konnexion, May 10, 2009
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    I know i 've seen it
    and when i install utilities all works 100%
    I mean keys ?
     
    Evoss-X, May 10, 2009
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  13. Mujja

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    Yes, install the Sony utilities in the numbered order and they'll work.
     
    Mujja, May 10, 2009
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