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    Windows 7 on a Vaio FZ

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by Gharnoug, Feb 21, 2009.

  1. Gharnoug

    Gharnoug Notebook Enthusiast

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    Has anyone tried to install Windows 7 beta on a vaio FZ? I did install win 7 on my Vaio FZ (with the specifications below) before a week and everything seems to work ok with the drivers for Vista, except for the following problem:

    I formatted the hard drive, installed the software, obtained a key from microsoft and activated my version. I did install all the drivers as I did several times before on Vista. Sony notebook utility worked and I got functionality of all the keys except Fn+mute (F2), also the volume control at the top right of the keyboard doesn't work. I believe these two problems are related and could be caused by the same driver. AV mode, S key and other controls all work fine. I tried changing drivers/software: "sony utility dll", "sony shared library" and the AV mode software but nothing happened. Anyone could have an idea on which driver that specifically needed update?
     
    Gharnoug, Feb 21, 2009
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Please don't double post the same question in multiple threads.

    I responded in the other thread.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Feb 21, 2009
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    polyneri Newbie

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    hey Gharnoug did you use windows 7 drivers or vista drivers?
     
    polyneri, Jan 5, 2010
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    Rachel Busy Bee

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    Rachel, Jan 5, 2010
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