Questions about Installing Windows on Vaio Laptop

[WutDaFunk]

My HDD started acting up after doing a Windows Update last month (extremely slow startup and sound driver went corrupt. I think other drivers went corrupt too but those reinstalled automatically successfully. Also, Malwarebytes and Trend Micro scans found nothing but took a long time too.) so I'm looking for SSD deals right now. I have a few questions, specifically regarding the Vaio Recovery tool:

1. Is it too late to make a Vaio Recovery disc?

2. Can I "burn" it to a USB flash drive instead, since a DVD drive wouldn't be there?

3. Will I be able to use the recovery "disc" to install on a brand new SSD?

Sorry if these are easy questions but I've never reinstalled Windows before I'm using a Vaio VPCCB190X with 64bit Windows 7 Home Premium with SP1. I'm on a different computer as I type this but if you need more details I'll try to answer ASAP.

 

[VistaKing]

WutDaFunk welcome to SevenForums

Take a look at the link below it will have everything you will need. Just read the instructions carefully and you will get a great installation on your bad new SSD Hard drive

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

Take a look at this link as well

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

 

[WutDaFunk]

WutDaFunk welcome to SevenForums

Take a look at the link below it will have everything you will need. Just read the instructions carefully and you will get a great installation on your bad new SSD Hard drive

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/219487-clean-reinstall-factory-oem-windows-7-a.html

Take a look at this link as well

:ar: http://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/91339-ssd-hdd-optimize-windows-reinstallation.html

Thanks for the reply, but I'm not asking about a clean install, I'm asking about reinstalling to factory settings on an SSD using Vaio Recovery.

 

[whs]

If you can burn the recovery disc, you should be able to use that for a SSD reinstallation. However, a clean install as recommended by VistaKing would be my preferred solution too. especially Sony blesses you with a lot of useless bloatware that will only eat space on your SSD.

 

[theog]

How to make Sony Recovery Disks:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C196685

How to use Sony Recovery:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/microsites/search.do?cmd=displayKC&externalId=C459775&fes=true

How to use Sony Hardware Diagostics:
http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C459960

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.