Sony :: Viao FW140E -> Win2k
Mar 29, 2009
I finally really got tired of Vista Home with it's limitations and quirks, and want to go back to Win2k. Anybody tried to load win2k on a FW series VIAO machine like this or similar? I found most w2k drivers inc. the LAN and WL card, so far so good. I've not tried the install yet, waiting for a new Seagate SATA 7200 320G HD, don't want to mess with this one (SATA 250G 5400) until I have the 2K system up and running on the new HD.
Guess I'll need to slipstream a boot CD with the SATA drivers, SP4, etc. Never done it, but have seen plenty of guides out there. Maybe... MAYBE, I'll try for a w2k/vista dual boot system, buy only after w2k is humming along nicely. I'm guessing this machine must fly with a relatively lightweight O/S like w2k (compared to a hog like vista).
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Oct 5, 2009
where I can get a copy of the recovery disk for a decent price? Had a total hard drive crash and don't want to give sony another $50 plus shipping for another set.
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May 23, 2009
i have a sony viao laptop but i cant seem to find the drivers for it anywhere can you help the model number is
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Jan 4, 2010
I purchased a VGN-AR630E sometime around January 2008 that has been completely awesome up until last month, when I had to turn off the laptop during a game with the power button.
When it restarted, the initial VIAO screen had a bunch of vertical lines, the following screen had a bunch of ((((( on it, and windows would not start outside of safe mode. I paid Sony to connect to my laptop to fix the issue which I was told the first time was virus related, the next time it was due to using a registry booster program a year ago.
By this time the problem had worsened to the point where I could not get into windows even with safe mode, so I purchased the VIAO recovery disks and set my computer to original factory condition. Initially this worked and the computer ran great for about a day, until I installed a game and ran it .....
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Jan 17, 2009
In the past I have owned Sony Vaio desktops and I’m now looking at a Vaio laptop. I am currently looking at the VGN-NS235J/P. It can be found on the Sony site
as well as Amazon (pre-order only). (Sorry, not sure if I can post links here.)My question is regarding the processor. If I look at the Sony site it shows a thumbnail of the processor being a Centrino 2, but if I look at Amazon it shows it being a Pentium Dual-Core. It has been about five years since I bought a new computer so I am trying to figure out the details. From what I’ve read on the Intel site the Centrino is a much newer as well as bigger/better/faster processor. I am a PhotoShop junkie and need speed.
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May 13, 2009
What is the maximum ram I can install in my sony viao VGN-NR38E?
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Jul 29, 2009
I own a VIAO Z VGN-Z90NS (bought in Japan), did a fresh install with vista retail and have also changed the OS to Windows 7. Since I am not able to download drivers from Japanese VIAO Homepage I downloaded the drivers from US.
When I watch any kind of video i.e. flash video, video of Youtube etc. I experience some "lags" with the videos. The videos clips or flash don't run smoothly. I wonder if it's connected to the problem that I didn't use Japanese drivers?
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Apr 11, 2009
i have a sony viao VGN-NR32S and recently pu windows vista 64 on to it, now i dont know too much about computers and was trying to get the Wlan drivers for it and couldnt find them anywhere
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Mar 10, 2009
I noticed that most of their current computers came out last July/August. Does Sony completely replace their whole line up every year or sometimes do they just update the previous year's model? Are any of the current models they offer more than a year old? How long before new laptops come out do they get announced?
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Aug 30, 2009
my Sony Notebook
VIAO VGN-CR220E
on the windows vista start up i can hear the sound of desktop loading but after some times when i play any multimedia file like MP3 or VDO
the sound goes off oftenly but not always
why it happens?
i checked evething on it there is no software problem niether hardware is missing. in device manager it shows device working properly.
to fix this problem i have to reboot they the machine or have to put it on stand by mode by folding the notebook n get it active
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Jun 16, 2009
i was wondering if someone could help me. Im trying to pick the dell or sony and dont no much about computers to tell the fine details.
I upgraded alot on the dell
Intel® Core™ 2 Duo T9500 (2.6GHz/800Mhz FSB/6MB cache)
Genuine Windows Vista® Home Premium Edition SP1
Tuxedo Black
Slim and Light LED Display with VGA Webcam
4GB Shared Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM at 667MHz
Speed: 500GB SATA Hard Drive (7200RPM) with Free Fall Sensor .....
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Apr 13, 2010
give it to me straight, what are the pros and cons of the 13inch Viao Z ... I'm really digging it and would never thought I'd buy a Sony
and If I like what I see/hear ... damn if my budget didn't increase to $2600
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Sep 5, 2009
Just bought a Sony Viao 448 J/B the palm rest gets very warm almost hot when running. This is my first Viao so I'm not familiar with the normal symptoms.
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Apr 16, 2010
Is it possible that I replace the Z11's stock Wifi with the Lenovo Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250? I may use upcoming Sprint 4G data service that required a WiMax card. I can order the Intel Centrino Advanced-N + WiMAX 6250 from Lenovo.
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Dec 4, 2009
Sony Viao (NW series at least) have a quick boot feature for access to the internet without fireing up your operating system. Hit the special quick access button and away you go.
Guess what, if it is a computer for your child you cant even turn the button off or set it with a password. It resides on your motherboard any parental controls mcafee or otherwise are useless. The system for the quick access is by devicevm and is called splashtop.
how to control this, keep in mind this runs straight off the motherboard and windows is not fired up.
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Jun 2, 2009
I have a SONY VIAO VGN-SZ433N_B. I'm constantly reminded that there are new updates for my lap top, but when I try to install I am told 'VAIO Update 4.0 is required. VAIO Update (Ver. 4.0 and above) is required on your VAIO Notebook.'
So I installed Sony Update 4.0.0.08240 but still it isnt recognised. I have even tried to uninstall the previous Update module and then re install without success. I keep getting the same message, indicating that the Viao Update 4 I have isnt being recognised.
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Sep 30, 2009
Sony Utilities DLL
Vaio Entertainment Platform
Are they even needed when upgrading to Win7 RTM x64
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Mar 7, 2009
how do i access the bios on my sony vaio fw? model number: VGN-FW139E
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Mar 13, 2009
How To Re-install My Sony Vaio Laptop I Tried To Restore But Is Not Possible Secondly Is It Possible To Change The Language From Spainish To English
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May 11, 2009
trying to put linux mint onto a sony ar51e machine, anybody hear put linux on a sony vaio
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Jan 15, 2009
sony SR $1200
core 2 duo p8400 2.26
vista business 32 bit w/ freshstart LMAO
2 gigs ram
250 gb 7200rpm hd
ati 3470 gpu
or
sony SZ $1300 carbon fiber with hybrid HD
core 2 duo t7700 2.4
vista bus with bloatware
2 gigs ram
160 gb 5400 rpm hd
nvidia 8400m
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Jul 16, 2009
I saw this on the Sony site and wondered if anyone has this or knows of a bag similar? I would like to find one that is as slim as a carrying sleeve but with handles
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Sep 27, 2009
I've been looking at the VGN-FW460J/T at Fry's Electronics and I would to know if this is a good notebook? I really don't care about the new i7's that are coming out, because I planning to get one sometime next year when they reach at a least 2.0GHz and at an affordable cost.
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Feb 10, 2009
I am thinking about buying the Sony FW with 1080p. I was wondering if it is possible to hook up the FW to my PS3 via HDMI and play my PS3 games at 1080p on it
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Jul 23, 2009
having a hard time deciding between these two. I think in the end it'll come down to which screen size I like better.
But anyway, I was reading the review on the CS here and it says the battery lasted just under 4 hours but there's a higher capacity battery.
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Mar 10, 2009
While trying to CTO Z690 w/ blu-ray option SONY just gives u the option for 4GB DDR3
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Mar 22, 2010
I lose about 5~10% of my battery life in a 12 hour period after shutting down my computer and unplugging it from the wall.
Anyone else experiencing something similar? No one else has brought it up for this new Z so I was wondering if I'm just a minority (granted the laptop is new and not many people have it yet)
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Jul 12, 2009
I am in Shanghai and went to demo a new Vaio Z at a local SonyStyle store with a 3.06GHz CPU and Dual SSDs raided. The unit had Vista 64bit and 8GB of RAM... surprisingly though, no BluRay just a DVD Burner... go figure...
I tried to have someone explain to me if the design of the Z was changed because on my Z (model VGG-Z27GN) internally there is only space for one 2.5" drive (and nothing else really).
If the new Z's can accommodate 2 HDs inside, some major internal redesign had to be made. Does anyone know if this is the case or if maybe Sony is using some sort of two 1.8" Drives instead that they RAID together
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Apr 22, 2010
I just got mine in the mail today. It says online that it's built in but I don't know how to access or find it (I got CTO without WWAN, and pro w/fresh start)?
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Apr 2, 2009
My boss is looking to change his VAIO-TZ laptop to the VAIO-TT model. The one issue he is concerned with is the performance.
His current VAIO is very slow when he has outlook and a couple of more apps open (nothing heavy though). It is 1.2GHz as is the TT model
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