I need to install windows 7 on SOny vaio


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    windows 7
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    I need to install windows 7 on SOny vaio


    hii all,

    i have windows 7 on my laptop sony vaio vpccw16fa & i heard there's no way to install windows xp on it coz this system not compatible with so i tried to install it but when i install i got death blue screen any idea?
    Last edited by lollypop; 22 Apr 2010 at 04:18.
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    64-bit Windows 8.1 Pro
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    Did you format your drive before installing?? Also be sure to make recovery discs!! :)
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    windows 7
    Thread Starter
       #3

    ye si did everything but still i cant install windows xp i have only windows 7
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    Windows 7 x64 pro/ Windows 7 x86 Pro/ XP SP3 x86
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    You need the WinXP drivers esp. the SATA hard disk drivers. Heres a tutorial from somebody who did it successfully.

    Installing Windows XP over Windows Vista on a Sony Vaio Laptop
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