Sony Vaio Factory Reset Issue - No longer have an OS

spgilm said:

....I'm sure this BIOS update listed on the Sony drivers page for my model would have helped...
The computer may shutdown at random.
The computer may not resume from standby or hibernation
The computer may hang, freeze, (stop responding) or is unable to start Windows® after POST
Reduces fan noise
The computer may hang or freeze, (stop responding) during playback of a High Definition video while using battery power
The computer may display No Boot / No OS Found errors due to a failure in communication between the BIOS and the Hard Drive
Unable to login to the computer due to a critical battery message when starting Windows using battery power
Battery status shows as "Not present" when the battery is fully charged

On that note.........can you update ther bios?

well I'm on my older laptop right now posting this. So I should fresh install on the full drive. I have the driver downloads and the 7 Pro ISO downloads being worked on now hopefully they'll all be done by the time I get home from work.

spgilm said:

well I'm on my older laptop right now posting this. So I should fresh install on the full drive. I have the driver downloads and the 7 Pro ISO downloads being worked on now hopefully they'll all be done by the time I get home from work.

Great, let us know how it goes.

I don't think I can update the BIOS with what I currently have to work with (no bootable OS except a Linux Mint bootable thumb drive) and this is the update from Sony Sony eSupport - VPCSB190X - Drivers & Software as far as I can see it's only availabl as an .exe

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create

Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?
How to make Sony Recovery Disks:
how to create recovery disk - Sony Community
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/d...rnalId=C196685
Your.Start - How to Create a Set of VAIO Recovery Discs - YouTube
VAIO - How to create recovery media - YouTube

How to use Sony Recovery:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/m...59775&fes=true
How to use Sony Hardware Diagnostics:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/d...rnalId=C459960


You can order Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.

How to order Sony Recovery disks:
1.Go to http://servicesales.sel.sony.com.
2.Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories.
3.Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit.
If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669.

sparks72 said:

spgilm said:

well I'm on my older laptop right now posting this. So I should fresh install on the full drive. I have the driver downloads and the 7 Pro ISO downloads being worked on now hopefully they'll all be done by the time I get home from work.

Great, let us know how it goes.

Will do thanks a lot you guys were very quickly responsive and quite helpful. I had a general idea of what I needed to do I just didn't want to accidentally cross a point of no return and be out the $900 I just spent x.x

theog said:

   Information

We always assume you have made your Recovery Disks using the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Media Creator app the first day you had your new PC.
& made the Startup Repair CD.
startup repair disc-create

Did you make the OEM manufacturer's Recovery Disks?
How to make Sony Recovery Disks:
how to create recovery disk - Sony Community
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/d...rnalId=C196685
Your.Start - How to Create a Set of VAIO Recovery Discs - YouTube
VAIO - How to create recovery media - YouTube

How to use Sony Recovery:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/m...59775&fes=true
How to use Sony Hardware Diagnostics:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/d...rnalId=C459960


You can order Microsoft official OEM Recovery disks from your OEM manufacturer's website.

How to order Sony Recovery disks:
1.Go to http://servicesales.sel.sony.com.
2.Enter your computer's model number (for example, PCV-XXXX), and click List Parts and accessories.
3.Follow the online instructions to order the Recovery Media Kit.
If you are not able to access the Sony Direct Accessories and Parts Center Web site, contact a customer service representative at 1-800-488-7669.

I made disks the first day I received the PC but like I said it was used, who knows what happened before that

spgilm said:

sparks72 said:

spgilm said:

well I'm on my older laptop right now posting this. So I should fresh install on the full drive. I have the driver downloads and the 7 Pro ISO downloads being worked on now hopefully they'll all be done by the time I get home from work.

Great, let us know how it goes.

Will do thanks a lot you guys were very quickly responsive and quite helpful. I had a general idea of what I needed to do I just didn't want to accidentally cross a point of no return and be out the $900 I just spent x.x

You're welcome, nothiing worse than being stuck with an expensive machine you can't use.

Just a little info as to what I do if purchasing a machine that ONLY comes with a backup DVD or partition.

1) Hunt down the drivers for the machine (Unless they come on a seperate disk with your purchase)
2) Purchase or 'legally' download a copy of the installation system.

Last but not least........... Always backup your data. I use a DVD or an external HD to do this.

Fresh install worked great, thanks everyone :), now I have to work on the drivers. Is there any tools that will do it automatically (once I get the wireless driver done) or do I have to download and install each individual one?