**windows 7**
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Install and run the Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor.
run the windows 7 upgrade advisor to check your hardware compatibility ?
according to the Vaio website your laptop supports windows 7
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- built my own
- OS
- win7 ultimate / virtual box
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 3770K,1155, Ivy Bridge
- Motherboard
- MSI Z77A-G43
- Memory
- GSkill Ripjaws Z Series 1600 CL 9.0 16GB
- Graphics Card(s)
- KFA2 GeForce GTX 670 EX OC 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-E gfx card
- Sound Card
- onboard Nvidia HDMI audio
- Monitor(s) Displays
- ASUS VK222H 22" widescreen LCD monitor
- Screen Resolution
- 1680x1050
- Hard Drives
- Kingston 128gb SSD
OCZ Vertex 90gb SSD
500GB WDCaviar 16mb 5000KS
320GB WDCaviar 16mb 3200AAKS sata 2
1TB Samsung 16mb HD103SJ sata 2
- PSU
- Corsair HX 750W ATX2.2 Modular
- Cooling
- Antec 25 Kuhler H2O 620
- Keyboard
- logitech
- Mouse
- logitech MX518
- Internet Speed
- 7mb adsl
run the windows 7 upgrade advisor to check your hardware compatibility ?
according to the Vaio website your laptop supports windows 7
here's the report of my computer
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Details
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Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 32-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163009"]Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP [/URL]
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Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163015"]Go to the Microsoft website to learn more[/URL]
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More info from Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=163103"]Visit the Sony Corporation website[/URL]
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Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163055"]Go online to learn more about Windows Aero[/URL]
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CPU speed: 1.5 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
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1.0 GB of RAM
Your PC meets the 1 GB minimum requirement.
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107.3 GB free space available on C:
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 16 GB free space for 32-bit Windows 7.
Devices
Status
Details
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
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Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
Logitech
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
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Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Marvell
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
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Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
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Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7. [URL="http://downloadcenter.intel.com/confirm.aspx?httpDown=http://downloadmirror.intel.com/13550/a08/winvista_1543.exe&agr=N&ProductID=2800&DwnldId=13550&strOSs=164&OSFullName=Windows%20Vista*%2032&lang=eng"]Go online for more information[/URL]
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Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
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Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Texas Instruments Inc
Free update available
The manufacturer provides software to use this device on Windows 7. [URL="http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNAR730E&upd_id=3044&os_id=28"]Get the software for free from the manufacturer's website[/URL]
Programs
Status
Details
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Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
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Foxit Reader
version 2.3.3309
Foxit Software
Update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program. [URL="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/"]Get an update to a compatible version[/URL]
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Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
version 11.0.8173.0
Microsoft Corporation
Update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program. [URL="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=95e24c87-8732-48d5-8689-ab826e7b8fdf"]Get an update to a compatible version[/URL]
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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/Win7CompatibleLogo.gif[/IMG]
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163021"]Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo[/URL]
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Microsoft .NET Framework (English) v1.0.3705
version 1.0.3705
Microsoft
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
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Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.59193
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
Information about upgrading to 64-bit Windows 7
System
Details
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Custom installation required
You'll need to perform a custom installation of 64-bit Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163009"]Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7 on a PC running Windows XP [/URL]
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1.0 GB of RAM
Your PC needs at least 2 GB of RAM for 64-bit Windows 7 for optimal performance. Contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if an upgrade is available.
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Outlook Express
This program is no longer included in Windows 7. You can get similar programs for Windows 7 from other software manufacturers. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163015"]Go to the Microsoft website to learn more[/URL]
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More info from Sony Corporation
Sony Corporation has a website that might give you more information about getting Windows 7 running on your PC. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkID=163103"]Visit the Sony Corporation website[/URL]
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Windows Aero support
Your graphics adapter supports the Windows Aero user interface. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163055"]Go online to learn more about Windows Aero[/URL]
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CPU speed: 1.5 GHz
Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement.
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107.3 GB free space available on C:
Your hard disk meets the minimum requirement of 20 GB free space for 64-bit Windows 7.
Devices
Status
Details
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Intel(R) PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection
Intel Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Logitech HID-compliant Cordless Mouse
Logitech
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Marvell Yukon 88E8039 PCI-E Fast Ethernet Controller
Marvell
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7. [URL="http://downloadmirror.intel.com/17299/a08/winvista64_15115.exe"]Go online for more information[/URL]
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Realtek High Definition Audio
Realtek
Compatible
This device is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Texas Instruments PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Texas Instruments Inc
Free update available
The manufacturer provides software to use this device on Windows 7. [URL="http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNAR730E&upd_id=3044&os_id=28"]Get the software for free from the manufacturer's website[/URL]
Programs
Status
Details
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Microsoft .NET Framework 1.1
Not compatible
This version of the program will not work on Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/excl.png[/IMG]
Foxit Reader
version 2.3.3309
Foxit Software
Update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program. [URL="http://www.foxitsoftware.com/pdf/reader/"]Get an update to a compatible version[/URL]
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/excl.png[/IMG]
Microsoft Office Word Viewer 2003
version 11.0.8173.0
Microsoft Corporation
Update available
We don't have compatibility information about this version of the program. [URL="http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?displaylang=en&FamilyID=95e24c87-8732-48d5-8689-ab826e7b8fdf"]Get an update to a compatible version[/URL]
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Windows 7 Upgrade Advisor
version 2.0.5000.0
Microsoft Corporation
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/Win7CompatibleLogo.gif[/IMG]
This program has earned Microsoft's Compatible with Windows 7 logo. [URL="http://go.microsoft.com/fwlink/?LinkId=163021"]Learn more about the Compatible with Windows 7 logo[/URL]
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Microsoft .NET Framework (English) v1.0.3705
version 1.0.3705
Microsoft
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.
[IMG]http://www.sevenforums.com/img/good.gif[/IMG]
Microsoft Visual C++ 2005 Redistributable
version 8.0.59193
Microsoft Corporation
Compatible
This program is compatible with Windows 7.My Computer
- OS
- Windows 7 Ultimate x64
1GB of RAM is definitely doable for Windows 7, but it won't be useful if you work with a lot of open applications at once. Windows 7 runs much better on 1GB of RAM than Windows Vista ever did, but it is still a very low amount of memory for something you plan to multitask multiple applications at once with - the upgrade advisor isn't lying when it recommends you install Windows 7 on a machine with at least 2GB of RAM.
My Computer
- Computer type
- PC/Desktop
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- Custom
- OS
- Windows 10 Pro x64
- CPU
- Intel Core i7 4790K @ 4.5GHz
- Motherboard
- Asus Maximus Hero VII
- Memory
- 32GB DDR3
- Graphics Card(s)
- Nvidia GeForce GTX970
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- 1x Samsung 250GB SSD
4x WD RE 2TB (RAIDZ)
- PSU
- Corsair AX760i
- Case
- Fractal Design Define R4
- Cooling
- Noctua NH-D15
- Local time
- 6:34 PM
- Messages
- 50,634
If you google "sony vaio vgn-nr160e ram upgrade" you find that model takes up to 4gb of RAM, you can add a gig for around $20 and 2gb for $35.
There are two slots so you should look to see if only one is used, then buy a gig or two stick to add. Double and triple check the RAM specs by reading all the search results and comparing to your computer RAM specs from manufacturer.
There are two slots so you should look to see if only one is used, then buy a gig or two stick to add. Double and triple check the RAM specs by reading all the search results and comparing to your computer RAM specs from manufacturer.
Hello john001, welcome to Seven Forums!
There is no upgrade path from 32-bit to 64-bit Windows, it will have to be a clean install and the best way forward, after you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media, is to do a wipe (secure erase) of the entire Hard Disk Drive, have a look at this information below.
All the installed programs/apps will have to be reinstalled so be sure to save the activation keys where applicable and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
After you have made backups of everything you care to save and you want to do a real wipe "clean all" to the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) have a look at this tutorial at the link below, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including all the old Windows drivers, giving you the best possible space to install Windows 7 to; it goes hand-in-hand with a clean install.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7
Do a Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
There is no upgrade path from 32-bit to 64-bit Windows, it will have to be a clean install and the best way forward, after you have copied out or made back-ups of the data you need to save to external media, is to do a wipe (secure erase) of the entire Hard Disk Drive, have a look at this information below.
All the installed programs/apps will have to be reinstalled so be sure to save the activation keys where applicable and be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
Be sure to post back with any further questions you may have and to keep us informed.
Information
After you have made backups of everything you care to save and you want to do a real wipe "clean all" to the Hard Disk Drive (HDD) have a look at this tutorial at the link below, it over-writes everything, all the old Windows code including all the old Windows drivers, giving you the best possible space to install Windows 7 to; it goes hand-in-hand with a clean install.
SSD / HDD : Optimize for Windows Reinstallation
How to Do a Clean Installation with Windows 7
Do a Clean Install with a Upgrade Windows 7 Version
My Computer
- Computer Manufacturer/Model Number
- * BFK Customs *
- OS
- W 7 64-bit Ultimate
- CPU
- Intel Q9550 Yorkfield
- Motherboard
- ASUS P5Q Pro
- Memory
- 8GB Dominator 8500C5D
- Graphics Card(s)
- ATI : XFX 5870
- Sound Card
- Realtek HD Audio 7-1
- Monitor(s) Displays
- 1x 47" LCD HDMI & 3x 26" LCD HDMI
- Screen Resolution
- 1920x1080P & 1920x1200
- Hard Drives
- 1x 80GB Intel X25-M G2 SSD : 1x 500GB & 1x 640GB WD Caviar Black(s)
- PSU
- Corsair 620HX
- Case
- Cooler Master RC-690
- Cooling
- Tuniq Tower 120, 2x 140mm and 3x 120mm case fans
- Keyboard
- Microsoft 500
- Mouse
- Razer Diamondback 3G
- Internet Speed
- 14 Mb/s
- Other Info
- 1x Koutech 3Gb/s SATA HDD Hot Swap Rack