Windows 7 Install on a Sony Vaio

[visad]

Hello Everyone,

I have a Sony Vaio VGN-Z590 that has 2 x 64 GB SSD hard disks that are arranged in a RAID 0 config. When installing Windows 7, the files are copied and the computer reboots, but when it reaches 85% on the Completing Installation screen, the laptop will power off. I have checked to make sure that the power adapter is plugged into a working power source, checked the battery, and even opened up the laptop to make sure that the cooling fan is working, but it still shuts off at that point. I have also disabled the RAID and tried running the Windows 7 install off of a USB drive, but it still shuts down at the same point. Has anyone run into this problem with this model Sony, and if so, how did you resolve it? Thanks!

 

[fishnbanjo]

If you have not done the following you should, update drivers and check for BIOS updates, if you are doing a Vista to Windows 7 upgrade shut down any virus and malware protection then retry running the installation, if this is a clean installation skip the part about AV/Malware.

 

[visad]

Thanks Fishbanjo for the reply; I will give that a try and let you know how it works!

 

[visad]

Sorry, Fishnbanjo!