Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems

Tribalanon · Dec 2, 2010, 09:36 PM

Hi guys I am a new member here but i am hoping that you with your infinite wisdom can help me lol, so here is my problem.

I have a Sony Vaio VGN-BX61MN which came with Windows Vista when i bought it, I recently lent it to a colleague although when it was returned it no longer had Vista installed but for some inexplicable reason it now has Windows XP SP2, Unfortunately due to me working away i don't have my Vista CD or any of the disks for Drivers ECT which the computer came with to hand.

As a consequence of XP SP2 being installed my Sound, Camera and Microphone no longer seem to work [sound being the most important to me]

I have since tried installing the drivers here VAIO : Sony Europe

Yet the sound still does not work, infact when i go into 'sound and audio device properties' it says "no audio device"

What do i do guys?
Thanks in advance
Benji

Takaharu · Dec 2, 2010, 09:59 PM

Borrow a Vista installation disc. The CD key printed on the underside of the laptop should work fine.

Tribalanon · Dec 2, 2010, 10:42 PM

I work away form home 238 miles away to be exact and I'm not due to go back home until December 22nd so i wont be able to lend a disk where i am now.

I need sound now tbh, any suggestions?

Neshi · Dec 3, 2010, 01:59 AM

not gonna happen. We, or you, can't snap our fingers to make things work like that.

options are: uninstall whatever drivers for sounds/camera etc you have installed.
Then look at the manufacturer site for XP drivers. Vista drivers don't work for XP.

Or do what Takaharu suggested.

There is nothing else that can be done.

Tyrsonswood · Dec 3, 2010, 02:36 AM

His link is pointing to Sony's XP drivers....... I don't see anywhere that is says he's trying to use vista drivers

Tribalanon · Dec 3, 2010, 04:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

His link is pointing to Sony's XP drivers....... I don't see anywhere that is says he's trying to use vista drivers

YEa the Drivers in the link are for XP, they dont work though as said, I'm really struggling here guys

Tyrsonswood · Dec 3, 2010, 05:04 AM

Do you know what the actual sound hardware is? Maybe you can get a generic driver set from the chip maker, like you can for a realtek chipset....... Also you could uninstall and reinstall the ones you tried, maybe they just didn't take the first time.... use a fresh download in case there was a corrupt file.

Neshi · Dec 3, 2010, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tyrsonswood

His link is pointing to Sony's XP drivers....... I don't see anywhere that is says he's trying to use vista drivers

i'm sorry. I didn't mean to suggest he was using/trying Vista drivers on an XP machine. I thought I'd just mention it, to be safe and to have covered that base.

OldBuzzard · Dec 3, 2010, 02:08 PM

Your other option would be to just upgrade to WIN 7.

If it was running Vista OK, then it will probably run WIN 7 even better.

Tribalanon · Dec 3, 2010, 03:23 PM

As soon as i have the disk to hand i wil definitely be upgrading to Windows 7 mate

But unfortunately i am quite isolated right now lol

I am a bit of a noob and obvioulsy this is a laptop with everything integrated how would i go about finding out what the actual sound hardware is Tyrsonswood?

Judas · Dec 3, 2010, 03:28 PM

swear sony's laptops have a factory restore function from a hidden imaged partition..

invoke it...

I beleive it's started by hitting the power button and then emediately hold ALT and hitting the F10 key..... mash those 2 keys while the laptop boots and you should be able to do a full factory restore back to vista the way the machine came like brand new.

just backup your data before you go through the restore.. because the restore will wipe everything CLEAN.

and hang your friend or whoever had it before hand.

Tribalanon · Dec 3, 2010, 03:41 PM

cheers /b/ro?

I will try that now, if you font hear from me it means i accidentally my whole computer an OS lol

Judas · Dec 3, 2010, 03:48 PM

good luck with accidently your whole computer

Tribalanon · Dec 3, 2010, 04:27 PM

Well you were right Judas, there is a Vaio recovery tool if you press ALT + F10.

I did a complete recovery yet it seems to have reinstalled Windows XP SP2 again lol

even though it definitely cae preinstalled with Vista.

So seems we are back to square one guys! Any more suggestions?

Judas · Dec 3, 2010, 08:00 PM

Whoa.... that is totally bizzare.. what did that guy do to your machine..

i would phone sony asap and say "wtf" because if it's got a windows vista stick on the bottom of the laptop..... they screwed up.. course being vista.. and being sony... they'll blow you off like it's never been their problem..

Tribalanon · Dec 3, 2010, 08:19 PM

Mate i dont even know, the cheek of him is he didn't even tell me when i got it returned, also i haven't been in contact wit him since, I'm a bit mad about it tbh.

Your right i might just phone Sony up although i have owned this now for about 2 years

and i don't know what they would do abotu it, but you are rihgt it does have a windows Vista sticker on it.

Judas · Dec 3, 2010, 09:14 PM

something is definitely messed up...

Least you know it has a vista stick and cd key (on the bottom)... so if you can.... even just download a OEM copy (non-cracked) ISO from a GOOD place.. at which you will have to take your own risks on... and burn the dvd so you can install windows vista again using the key on the bottom..

maybe even worthwhile installing the 64bit version...

Tribalanon · Dec 3, 2010, 09:33 PM

As far as downloading an OS goes, not only would i not know where to look it would be a problem for me to download, as i eluded to earlier i am working away and therefore i only have '3' Mobile Broadband [USB Dongle] so it costs me like £25 per 7GB so i dread to think how much it owuld sot to download a whole OS lol.

I also considered downloading Ubuntu or debian but even they would take a day to download

Judas · Dec 3, 2010, 11:12 PM

erg tight spot then yes sorry..
not sure what to suggest other then to track down someone that wouldn't mind burning you a copy of the version of vista you have a cd key for...

yoursinlove · Aug 15, 2011, 04:38 PM

hi Judas!

I have the driver problem and going to give a try to Alt + F10, to get my Sony Vaio.
Post here feedback.

Cheers!

Dec 2, 2010, 09:36 PM	#1
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems Hi guys I am a new member here but i am hoping that you with your infinite wisdom can help me lol, so here is my problem. I have a Sony Vaio VGN-BX61MN which came with Windows Vista when i bought it, I recently lent it to a colleague although when it was returned it no longer had Vista installed but for some inexplicable reason it now has Windows XP SP2, Unfortunately due to me working away i don't have my Vista CD or any of the disks for Drivers ECT which the computer came with to hand. As a consequence of XP SP2 being installed my Sound, Camera and Microphone no longer seem to work [sound being the most important to me] I have since tried installing the drivers here VAIO : Sony Europe Yet the sound still does not work, infact when i go into 'sound and audio device properties' it says "no audio device" What do i do guys? Thanks in advance Benji

Dec 2, 2010, 09:59 PM	#2
Takaharu I can fart in 7 languages Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: England, UK Posts: 1,864 Rep Power: 113 System Specs	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems Borrow a Vista installation disc. The CD key printed on the underside of the laptop should work fine. __________________ I don't get paid to know the answer, therefore I'm far more likely to give you a straight and honest answer. Mods Rig, Box Mods Rig, Folding details

Dec 2, 2010, 10:42 PM	Thread Starter #3
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems I work away form home 238 miles away to be exact and I'm not due to go back home until December 22nd so i wont be able to lend a disk where i am now. I need sound now tbh, any suggestions?

Dec 3, 2010, 01:59 AM	#4
Neshi S.N.A.F.U. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Wellington, NZ Posts: 3,386 Rep Power: 183 System Specs	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems not gonna happen. We, or you, can't snap our fingers to make things work like that. options are: uninstall whatever drivers for sounds/camera etc you have installed. Then look at the manufacturer site for XP drivers. Vista drivers don't work for XP. Or do what Takaharu suggested. There is nothing else that can be done. __________________ If one does not attach himself to people and desire, never shall his heart be broken. But then, does he ever truly live? Life is just too damn short for if's and maybe's

Dec 3, 2010, 02:08 PM	#9
OldBuzzard DH's oldest Geek Join Date: May 2003 Location: Oberlin, OH Posts: 2,783 Rep Power: 145 System Specs	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems Your other option would be to just upgrade to WIN 7. If it was running Vista OK, then it will probably run WIN 7 even better. __________________ When looking for a reason as to why things go wrong, never rule out sheer STUPIDITY

Dec 3, 2010, 03:23 PM	Thread Starter #10
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems As soon as i have the disk to hand i wil definitely be upgrading to Windows 7 mate But unfortunately i am quite isolated right now lol I am a bit of a noob and obvioulsy this is a laptop with everything integrated how would i go about finding out what the actual sound hardware is Tyrsonswood?

Dec 3, 2010, 03:41 PM	Thread Starter #12
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems cheers /b/ro? I will try that now, if you font hear from me it means i accidentally my whole computer an OS lol

Dec 3, 2010, 04:27 PM	Thread Starter #14
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems Well you were right Judas, there is a Vaio recovery tool if you press ALT + F10. I did a complete recovery yet it seems to have reinstalled Windows XP SP2 again lol even though it definitely cae preinstalled with Vista. So seems we are back to square one guys! Any more suggestions?

Dec 3, 2010, 08:19 PM	Thread Starter #16
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems Mate i dont even know, the cheek of him is he didn't even tell me when i got it returned, also i haven't been in contact wit him since, I'm a bit mad about it tbh. Your right i might just phone Sony up although i have owned this now for about 2 years and i don't know what they would do abotu it, but you are rihgt it does have a windows Vista sticker on it.

Dec 3, 2010, 09:33 PM	Thread Starter #18
Tribalanon HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 8 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems As far as downloading an OS goes, not only would i not know where to look it would be a problem for me to download, as i eluded to earlier i am working away and therefore i only have '3' Mobile Broadband [USB Dongle] so it costs me like £25 per 7GB so i dread to think how much it owuld sot to download a whole OS lol. I also considered downloading Ubuntu or debian but even they would take a day to download

Aug 15, 2011, 04:38 PM	#20
yoursinlove HardwareHeaven Newbie Join Date: Aug 2011 Posts: 3 Rep Power: 0	Re: Downgraded form vista to XP: Driver problems hi Judas! I have the driver problem and going to give a try to Alt + F10, to get my Sony Vaio. Post here feedback. Cheers!