Sony VAIO VGN-NR285E drivers for Win7

[balbasurero]

Some Fn keys are not working for my VAIO VGN-NR285E, also my pointing device lacks the special side scrolling because ALPS pointing device is not installed, finally my audio is working but i cannot use the equalizer... I need the default drivers but unfortunately Sony drivers only work for vista

*tried already downloading vista drivers but still doesn't work

 

[zigzag3143]

Some Fn keys are not working for my VAIO VGN-NR285E, also my pointing device lacks the special side scrolling because ALPS pointing device is not installed, finally my audio is working but i cannot use the equalizer... I need the default drivers but unfortunately Sony drivers only work for vista

*tried already downloading vista drivers but still doesn't work

Did you install the vista drivers in compatibility mode?

to install in compat mode, right click and goto properties>compatibily and check vista


Ken J++

 

[balbasurero]

already tried that still not working

 

[macksgarage]

On my vaio VGN-FZ140E, I was able to use the vista drivers for 32-bit 7 without issue. For 64-bit drivers, things are a little more complicated. sony has released 64 bit drivers, but hidden them and made finding them very counterintuitive. They don't intend to support them Those drivers are here:

Vaio 64-bit

in a rather unsorted list.

This did get me an ALPS driver, and memory stick reader driver. I never did get much luck with the Fn keys. Brightness controls still don't work, but one can use the slider in power management settings.

 

[whest]

Here are 2 threads I was working with if you read them both through you should find the help you need with finding and installing the drivers.

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/30711-sony-vaio-ns11j-drivers-fn-key-win7-64bit.html

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/23351-help-getting-all-drivers-sony-cr4000.html

 

[thefabe]

Welcome to seven forums balbasurero: Just for future reference. At the bottom of this thread and all the others, their are similar threads that might help steer you in the right direction. Fabe

 

[cris1982]

Here you can find complete instructions for a similar VAIO. Installation order for utilities is important:
Windows 7 Ultimate Install on VAIO VGN-AR51M

 

[FZ21Z]

I never did get much luck with the Fn keys.

Mine have never worked unless I used the original graphics driver, I've tried all the suggestions still to no avail. But it's not really that big of an issue for me anyway as Win key + X gives the option to adjust brightness.

 

[sr243]

Thanks a MILLION for the hidden sony driver's list. That solved the problem for my vaio sz4xwn/c screen resolution which got stuck at 1024.

On my vaio VGN-FZ140E, I was able to use the vista drivers for 32-bit 7 without issue. For 64-bit drivers, things are a little more complicated. sony has released 64 bit drivers, but hidden them and made finding them very counterintuitive. They don't intend to support them Those drivers are here:

Vaio 64-bit

in a rather unsorted list.

This did get me an ALPS driver, and memory stick reader driver. I never did get much luck with the Fn keys. Brightness controls still don't work, but one can use the slider in power management settings.