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    Drivers after installing to windows 7 64 bit from vista 32bit

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by macVAIO31M, Apr 18, 2010.

  1. macVAIO31M

    macVAIO31M Newbie

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    Hi there,

    I bought VAIO VGN FW31M about 1 year ago and I want to install windows 7 in it. Basically the time I bought my VAIO, it does not fall under free upgrade. I got windows vista 32-bit in my laptop and I want to install windows 7 64-bit. I know for a fact that because of vista 32-bit I won't be able to upgrade 64-bit windows 7 that is why I will be have complete new installion of windows 7 64bit and I am willing to buy that as well. I have confirmed that my CPU is 64X so I can install that.

    But to do that, I have so many questions for which I need someones help, because in sony's website they says they can't guarantee anything and probably some of the things might not work.

    If I install 64 bit windows 7:-
    1) I want to know if my web cam, Blu Ray disk writter, bluetooth, wireless driver and other things will work or not?
    2) What about the hotkeys includings volume and others?
    3) I have checked in VAIO download that most of the 64bit driver are available to download, but will they work fine?
    4) In addition to that, it only shows VAIO smart network 32 bit only in windows 7 download tab, is there any 64-bit version of the same available?


    In short, I need a feedback to know if I go for complete new installation of windows 7 64 bit in my VAIO, what are the ways that I can have everything working as now apart from new OS?

    I greatly appreciate any feedback, information and guidelines that may be provided to me by you.

    Cheers
    Mac
     
    macVAIO31M, Apr 18, 2010
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  2. Padmé

    Padmé NBR Super Pink Princess

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    You have cross-posted in 3 forums which is not allowed. Continue discussion in your thread in the Sony forum. Thanks.
     
    Padmé, Apr 18, 2010
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