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    Sony computers no support for Windows 7?

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by paulius005, Jun 9, 2009.

  1. paulius005

    paulius005 Newbie

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    I just got done chatting with a customer service rep from Sony. I asked if they will be issuing free Windows 7 updates to recently purchased computers. She stated that sony will not support Windows 7, at all. No drivers or updates. Is she crazy or is this true?
     
    paulius005, Jun 9, 2009
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  2. goofball

    goofball Notebook Deity

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    I'd say crazy or just not in the know.
     
    goofball, Jun 9, 2009
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  3. jackluo923

    jackluo923 Notebook Virtuoso

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    I'd say, she meant there's no support or driver for your current laptop which make sense.
     
    jackluo923, Jun 10, 2009
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  4. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I am running Windows 7 RC 64-bit with no problems in my Sony Vaio FZ-190E.
    Sony will release Windows 7 drivers once the final version of the OS is out.
    If you want to try Win 7, grab the Vista drivers for your model from Sony support site.
     
    coolguy, Jun 10, 2009
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  5. newsposter

    newsposter Notebook Virtuoso

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    With the exception of memory stick readers, Sony computer hardware is remarkably generic. I'd be surprised if the required drives aren't already included in the Win7 beta builds.
     
    newsposter, Jun 10, 2009
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  6. cloud_nine

    cloud_nine Notebook Evangelist

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    The last place I would look for tech advice is customer service.


    Case in point, a CSR once told me that a blu-ray disc is a normal DVD with blue ink.
     
    cloud_nine, Jun 10, 2009
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    catacylsm Notebook Prophet

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    They will work on the drivers and support when its "Properly" released.

    But i doubt they have any interest with w7 rc'.
     
    catacylsm, Jun 10, 2009
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  8. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    I installed W7 beta on this Sony (32 bit) and it installed all the drivers except for the bluetooth. I had to manually install the vista driver from eSupport. Everything is working well.
     
    Padmé, Jun 10, 2009
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  9. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I don't think Win7 installs the necessary drivers for Sony laptop fn key functionality. You have to manually install the Sony firmware extension driver/ Sony notebook control device driver for the fn keys to control the display brightness.
     
    coolguy, Jun 10, 2009
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  10. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    That could be true as I never use the Fn key. :p

    EDIT: I just tried it and they work just fine????
     
    Padmé, Jun 10, 2009
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  11. newsposter

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    Some makers put their Fn key support in the BIOS where it belongs. Others depend on a keyboard driver utililty.
     
    newsposter, Jun 10, 2009
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  12. BinkNR

    BinkNR Knock off all that evil

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    Sony is very bad when it comes to providing support for new technology for their proprietary hardware. This is one of my main reasons for not buying another Sony. Caveat Emptor.
     
    BinkNR, Jun 10, 2009
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