Sony VAIO Laptop Problem

[dorokusai]

Does anyone have a spare copy of Windows7 that I can borrow to troubleshoot my VAIO problem? It came with the OS installed, no disc, and at this point, I think a fresh install is the next step.

I'd like to just get it up and running on the internet again before I buy my own version for the whole house. I'll return it as shipped and include a couple Polk goodies for your time and effort.

I can't begin to go thru what I've done to try and get the internet working again but it's down hard on both wireless and wired connections.

Anyone?

[Rick88]

I have one, but I don't know if it would work for you or not?

When I purchased my Dell shortly before Windows 7 was released, they said I was eligible for a free upgrade. A couple of months later I got the disc in the mail and upgraded.

I have the disc here and it says "For use only as an upgrade to a qualifying Dell" Windows 7 upgrade option PC.

I have no idea if it would work for you or not, but you're welcome to it if you think it would.

Rick

[dorokusai]

Rick - I have no idea...can anyone verify that I could use that for my idea? Thanks Rick, it's very nice of you to offer and we'll see what the general consensus is.

Assimilated? Anyone else that plays with computers?

[Rick88]

No problem Mark. I'll keep an eye on this thread and if you find out it will work for you, I will send it right out tomorrow.

Have a good evening...

[Rick88]

In case it will help, here's a couple of photos (there's actually 2 discs):

[PhantomOG]

http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/1...-home-premium/

See if these work for you to burn your own copy. There is no license of course, but I assume you have that.

[cokewithvanilla]

Rick, if yours is a dell one, it probably won't work. Dell uses bios activation, so it won't be able to ask for a serial, and likely won't even allow an install.

I can provide you with the proper disc if you would like, or a download location so you can make your own disc. There is nothing illegal in this, as you will be using your own product id for activation.

edit: looks like phantom beat me. Downloading a disc will be your fastest/best option.

[Rick88]

Sorry I couldn't help, but I'm glad someone else could...

[dragon1952]

My daughter has a VAIO .... I'll check with her.

[cokewithvanilla]

On a side note, manufacturers preactivate their computers. Your computer is probably activated for every retail OS that was made before your computer was produced,and was supported by the manufacturer at the time (that supports this type of activation, obviously).

For example, my Dell E6510 is activated for Visa Basic through Ultimate and 7 Starter to Ultimate. Popping in the correct OEM disc results in activation, regardless to whether or not your computer came with it.

edit: another interesting note, many manufacturers will provide OEM discs upon verification of your (or I should say 'a') serial number.... sometimes they charge a small fee.

[dorokusai]

Dragon & Coke - Thanks! I'm trying this out now and will burn it to disc afterwards. I'll let you know how it turns out. Hopefully it works so my wife will get happy again.

[dragon1952]

Evidently my daughter's VAIO came with Windows Vista....sorry.

[dorokusai]

I just downloaded the linked program to my home computer, zipped it onto my portable drive and launched the Autorun on my laptop from the portable....problem solved. I'm getting all my updates and going to hit my usual virus programs next.

Thanks Rick for the offer of sending the disc and Dragon and Coke for the offline suggestion, which subsequently worked just fine.

If you guys PM me your mailing address, I'll send you a nick nack just for helping as you have no idea of the crisis mode of my wife. It could be an autographed picture of Russman, used notebook or pencil....you just never know.

Thanks again.

-Mark

[ESavinon]

Can I have a autographed picture of you doro?

[dorokusai]

Can I have a autographed picture of you doro?

Only if clothing is optional. I'd also like to be wearing my Green Lant

[ESavinon]

I wasn't expecting any clothing.
Don't forget the eau de toilette on the autographed picture.

[dorokusai]

Clothing is always optional if you want a copy for the family or grandmother.

[Sherardp]

PM me an address and I will send you a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit & 64 bit with the loader. Works perfect everytime. Unless you want to spend the coin. I don't need anything for it.

[cokewithvanilla]

PM me an address and I will send you a copy of Windows 7 Ultimate 32 bit & 64 bit with the loader. Works perfect everytime. Unless you want to spend the coin. I don't need anything for it.

The loader? You mean like orbit30's crack?

[packetjones]

Let me know if there are any other issues Mark. i have my MSDN and would gladly send you a 100% legit copy.

[Sherardp]

Let me know if there are any other issues Mark. i have my MSDN and would gladly send you a 100% legit copy.

Just checked my copy of Ultimate, says Genuine Microsoft software. Guess I'm 100% legit also.

[dorokusai]

Packet - All is well and the wife is happy. Thanks for the offer!

[greyford1979]

My fiance's sister-in-law was here for a visit the other day and decided to use my fiance's year old VAIO. Long story short, she crashed the hard drive. Luckily I had made the recovery discs when I bought her the laptop and all is ok now.