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    Windows 7 on a Final Revision SZ

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by viiv, Oct 22, 2009.

  1. viiv

    viiv Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok, so I have a final revision pre-configured VGN-SZ780DN (Canadian model Made in Japan). It comes with Vista Business 32bit RTM (not even SP1). I was shocked this morning to check on the eSupport Canada website and find out that my model is not supported by Sony for a Windows 7 upgrade!?! I mean, I thought the earlier SZ models probably wouldn't but I figured that for sure the final line of SZs would be as they are pretty recent, as I only brought mine on clearence for a real good price this year in March for $1100 CDN.

    So, if I get Windows 7, I just want to make sure that everything works 100% and I will do the simplest straightest upgrade possible. Windows Vista Business RTM 32bit upgraded to Windows 7 Professional 32bit.

    I already have my computer flashed with the latest BIOS and Bluetooth firmware from the eSupport site. Now, if I reformat my computer to ensure that it is all clean with the Sony recovery, remove crap like Norton 360, Google toolbar, Spybot Search and Destroy, install ALL the latest driver and software updates from the eSupport site for Vista then upgrade to Windows 7 Pro 32bit, how will things be? Thanks,
     
    viiv, Oct 22, 2009
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  2. katsun

    katsun Notebook Enthusiast

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    Which part of "The hardware configuration of this model does not meet the minimum system requirements needed to run and provide the full experience of the Windows® 7 operating system.

    Windows® 7 installation is not recommended and Sony will not be providing Windows® 7 drivers for this model," IS NOT CLEAR to you?

    Sorry, didn't mean to let it out on you. But we are all screwed by Sony. After the Brit is running the show, the entire company is SHxT!
     
    katsun, Oct 23, 2009
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  3. Wolf04

    Wolf04 Sony Fanatic

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    Dude, they singled out the original release of the FW1xx series as well and they're still making the FW series! Perhaps you can try using the Vista drivers?
     
    Wolf04, Oct 23, 2009
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  4. leslieann

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    Sony doesn't want to spend time and effort on a (approximately) 2 year old system. A bit ridiculous considering these were high end and should therefore justify better and longer support.

    As mentioned in the other thread, I have a guide and all required drivers for a 64bit install due later today.
     
    leslieann, Oct 23, 2009
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  5. Ch28Kid

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    I know...

    My SZ360 is 3 years old and running strong. I really wish they would release driver for Window 7.
     
    Ch28Kid, Oct 23, 2009
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  6. viiv

    viiv Notebook Enthusiast

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    Ok. But you guys are talking 64 bit. What if as I mentioned in my original post, I just do 32 bit W7 Pro?
     
    viiv, Oct 23, 2009
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