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    creating a vista disc from recovery disc

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by iphetamine, Aug 14, 2008.

  1. iphetamine

    iphetamine Notebook Evangelist

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    I have a CR11 and created a System recovery and Application recovery dvds. Is it possible to create a vista installation dvd? I don't have the WAU folder, though.
     
    iphetamine, Aug 14, 2008
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    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    No, not unless you have the WAU directory. Sorry.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 15, 2008
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    iphetamine Notebook Evangelist

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    I see. I can just install vista using a regular vista dvd and then install the drivers and get it over with, correct?
     
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    On a Sony you need more than just drivers. There are some libraries and auxiliary apps needed to get a complete install. There are many clean install guides here for various Sony models. I am pretty sure there is one here for the CR model.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 16, 2008
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