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    Windows updated and now I can't reformat my Sony Vaio...why?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by fellure, Apr 24, 2012.

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    I have a Sony Vaio VGN-NR110E, only thing replaced was the battery, so no "tattoo" issues, but the software, disks and OEM disks say "check model number" "error:89" and won' t reformat the computer and install to factory specs...Called Sony, they have no clue because they are Sony. Looking online people say this happens after a windows update. the model number is still in the BIOS, but the computer for some reason doesn't know what model number it is.

    How can I get this to reformat or do I need to switch to ubuntu if I want to reformat?
     
    fellure, Apr 24, 2012
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