Sony VAIO Laptop Problem

dorokusai
dorokusai Posts: 25,577
edited April 2011 in The Clubhouse
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?
CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    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?
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • PhantomOG
    PhantomOG Posts: 2,409
    edited April 2011
    http://www.mydigitallife.info/2009/11/10/windows-7-iso-x86-and-x64-official-direct-download-links-ultimate-professional-and-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.
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited April 2011
    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.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2011
    My daughter has a VAIO .... I'll check with her.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited April 2011
    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.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    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.
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • dragon1952
    dragon1952 Posts: 4,899
    edited April 2011
    Evidently my daughter's VAIO came with Windows Vista....sorry.
    2 channel - Willsenton R8 tube integrated, Holo Audio Spring 3 KTE DAC, audio optimized NUC7i5, Windows 10 Pro/JRiver MC29/Fidelizer Plus 8.7 w/LPS and external SSD drive, PS Audio PerfectWave P3 regenerator, KEF R3 speakers, Rythmik F12SE subwoofer, Audioquest Diamond USB cable, Gabriel Gold IC's, Morrow Audio SP5 speaker cables. Computer - Windows 10/JRiver, Schiit Magni 3+/Modi 3+, Fostex PMO.4n monitors, Sennheiser HD600 headphones
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    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
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited April 2011
    Can I have a autographed picture of you doro?
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    ESavinon wrote: »
    Can I have a autographed picture of you doro?

    Only if clothing is optional. I'd also like to be wearing my Green Lant
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  • ESavinon
    ESavinon Posts: 3,066
    edited April 2011
    I wasn't expecting any clothing. :wink:
    Don't forget the eau de toilette on the autographed picture.
    SRT For Life; SDA Forever!

    The SRT SEISMIC System:
    Four main satellite speakers, six powered subs, two dedicated for LFE channel, two center speakers for over/under screen placement and three Control Centers. Amaze your friends, terrorize your neighbors, seize the audio bragging rights for your state. Go ahead, buy it; you only go around once.
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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    Clothing is always optional if you want a copy for the family or grandmother.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2011
    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.
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  • cokewithvanilla
    cokewithvanilla Posts: 1,777
    edited April 2011
    Sherardp wrote: »
    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?
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  • packetjones
    packetjones Posts: 1,059
    edited April 2011
    Let me know if there are any other issues Mark. i have my MSDN and would gladly send you a 100% legit copy.
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  • Sherardp
    Sherardp Posts: 8,038
    edited April 2011
    packetjones wrote: »
    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.
    Shoot the jumper.....................BALLIN.............!!!!!

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  • dorokusai
    dorokusai Posts: 25,577
    edited April 2011
    Packet - All is well and the wife is happy. Thanks for the offer!
    CTC BBQ Amplifier, Sonic Frontiers Line3 Pre-Amplifier and Wadia 581 SACD player. Speakers? Always changing but for now, Mission Argonauts I picked up for $50 bucks, mint.
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  • greyford1979
    greyford1979 Posts: 749
    edited April 2011
    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.
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