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How do I install Linux on my Sony Vaio laptop?
Installation
- After creating your 64-bit Ubuntu 14.04 USB drive, shut down Windows.
- Start up the computer with Assist button.
- Press F11 to boot from USB, and install Ubuntu from within the live environment.
- When partitioning, select the last option to let you define your partitions manually:
How do I install Windows 7 on a Sony VAIO preinstalled?
Go to Start>All Programs>VAIO Care….While you should have a set of recovery disks for your Sony computer, you can actually use that recovery partition to restore your computer to factory condition.
- Power on the computer and press F10 several times.
- Choose Start Recovery Wizard.
- Follow the onscreen prompts.
How do I update my Sony Vaio to Windows 7?
Install
- Exit all running programs.
- Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
- When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file inthe location you specified.
- Double-click EP0000600824.exe to run it.
- Wait while the wizard updates your software.
- When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
How do I repair my Sony Vaio Windows 7?
How to run the Windows® System Restore or Startup Repair feature
- Turn off the computer.
- Turn on the computer and then at the VAIO screen, press the F8 key.
- In the Advanced Boot Options screen, verify Repair Your Computer is selected and then press the Enter key.
How do I restore my Sony Vaio Windows 7 without a disk?
How to Restore a Sony Vaio Without a Disk
- Click “Start,” then “All Programs.” Click the “VAIO Care” folder and then select “VAIO Care” from the list of applications.
- Choose “Recovery & Restore” from the left pane.
- Click “Yes,” when prompted, to restart the Sony VAIO.
How do I restore my Sony Vaio laptop to factory settings windows 7?
Restart the computer and immediately begin tapping the F10 key until the Edit Boot Options screen is displayed. At the Edit Boot Options screen, press the Enter key. NOTE: The VAIO Care Rescue window will now be displayed. This indicates that you have accessed the hidden Recovery partition.
Can I install Windows 10 on VAIO?
Make sure your Sony VAIO PC is supported for Windows 10. If you have not already done so, go to our Windows 10 Upgrade page to check your model number. Any files presented for download on the Drivers & Software page for your model are also available through the VAIO Update tool installed on your PC.
How do I restore my Sony Vaio Windows 7 without CD?
Turn the computer off. Remove the battery and AC adapter from the computer. IMPORTANT: If the computer does not have a removable battery, press the Reset button, located on the bottom of the computer.
How do I restore Windows 7 to factory settings without password or CD?
Restore without installation CD/DVD
- Turn on the computer.
- Press and hold the F8 key.
- At the Advanced Boot Options screen, choose Safe Mode with Command Prompt.
- Press Enter.
- Log in as Administrator.
- When Command Prompt appears, type this command: rstrui.exe.
- Press Enter.