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    Questions About Installing Windows on Vaio Laptop

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by WutDaFunk, Jul 8, 2013.

  1. WutDaFunk

    WutDaFunk Newbie

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    My HDD started acting up after doing a Windows Update last month (extremely slow startup and sound driver went corrupt. I think other drivers went corrupt too but those reinstalled automatically successfully. Also, Malwarebytes and Trend Micro scans found nothing but took a long time too.) so I'm looking for SSD deals right now. I have a few questions, specifically regarding the Vaio Recovery tool:

    1. Is it too late to make a Vaio Recovery disc?

    2. Can I "burn" it to a USB flash drive instead, since a DVD drive wouldn't be there?

    3. Will I be able to use the recovery "disc" to install on a brand new SSD?

    Sorry if these are easy questions but I've never reinstalled Windows before :p I'm using a Vaio VPCCB190X with 64bit Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1. I'm on a different computer as I type this but if you need more details I'll try to answer ASAP.

    If the Sony subforum is better for this thread please move it.
     
    WutDaFunk, Jul 8, 2013
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  2. Primes

    Primes Notebook Deity

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    1. Sometimes the software wont let you make new recovery discs if you have already made them before. If you haven't created them yet, do it asap!
    2. It depends on the recovery software. Most newer ones let you create dvds or a flash drive.
    3. yes
     
    Primes, Jul 9, 2013
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