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    running windows 7 on FZ38M how do i install windvd from recovery discs?

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by hgcmhgc, Aug 21, 2009.

  1. hgcmhgc

    hgcmhgc Notebook Enthusiast

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    ok so now im running windows 7 RTM on my FZ38M.

    copied the entire c drive ( vista home premium) to an external usb drive before installing a clean copy , ( wipe C drive) of windows 7..

    some things like video didnt pickup exactly, so i went to device manager and then update driver, then pointed it to the usb drive containing the old windows vista c drive. cool worked and installed all the correct drivers.


    now i need to get windvd working on my windows 7 install.

    whats the handiest way of doing this?
    cheers
     
    hgcmhgc, Aug 21, 2009
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  2. ScuderiaConchiglia

    ScuderiaConchiglia NBR Vaio Team Curmudgeon

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    Do you have the two dvd recovery set? If so with windows running pop in disc 1. You should get a menu to let you reinstall apps or drivers. Pick apps and proceed. Not sure, though if WinDVD will run under 7.

    Gary
     
    ScuderiaConchiglia, Aug 21, 2009
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