Installing Windows 7 on my Old Sony Vaio


  1. Posts : 76
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
       #1

    Installing Windows 7 on my Old Sony Vaio


    Hello guys. I have an old Sony Vaio. I haven't been using it but when my mom tried to use it, the OS was not working. Before I stopped using it, it was just working well. My sister needs it for school that's why now I'm trying to fix it. I wasn't able to make a backup CD because it doesn't have a DVD-ROM.

    I'm trying to make a clean install of the OS. I downloaded this version: Windows 7 Home Premium x86 (32-bit) English - http://msft-dnl.digitalrivercontent..../X15-65732.iso

    And then I used a program to create a bootable USB installer. But when I tried installing it, this error appears: imgbox - fast, simple image host

    It's telling me that a driver is missing but I don't know which driver is missing.

    My laptop is this one: Sony Vaio VPC-YB1S1E/S 11,6" LED - Fnac.com - Ordinateur ultra-portable

    It's a bit old and I can't see it on Sony's site anymore. My dad bought it from Greece.

    Hopefully you can help me because I'll be leaving in 2 days and I need to fix this before I leave. Thanks! :)
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  2. Posts : 11,408
    ME/XP/Vista/Win7
       #2

    Re-download the ISO & remake the USB drive.
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  3. Posts : 76
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    theog said:
    Re-download the ISO & remake the USB drive.
    I'll try this one. I'll post the result later.
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  4. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #4

    Hi there ..You might find the Link below useful ..

    Sony : VPCYB1S1E/S updates | Download updates for VPCYB1S1E/S
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  5. Posts : 76
    Windows 10 Pro 64-bit
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       #5

    maxie said:
    Hi there ..You might find the Link below useful ..

    Sony : VPCYB1S1E/S updates | Download updates for VPCYB1S1E/S
    Wow! Thanks a lot for this! You saved my time in looking for the drivers. Really thanks a lot!!!
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  6. Posts : 18,415
    windows 7 home 64bit
       #6

    Your welcome .. Windows should Install most Drivers .. But you may need the Software for the Function keys ..
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  7.    #7

    Everything needed is here to get and keep a perfect Clean Reinstall - Factory OEM Windows 7.

    Be sure to pay close attention to how drivers are best handled in Win7.

    There is also a Special Note for Sony Owners at the end to look at.
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