Vaio SVF14212SGW
QUESTION:
I bought this Sony Vaio SVF14212SGW 2 years ago with windows 8 pre installed. But
I have to downgrade it to windows 7 coz my software for my work is not
compatible with windows 8.
I ask some computer shop to downgrade it coz no Sony
service center near here. he was formatting everything and the recovery too,
but he have create a recovery disc into 5 pieces of CD
But now I want back to windows 8, i
have install it but not all function working, like no Bluetooth, wireless LAN, I
have install Broad com wireless driver that availed on sony site, boot no one
working.
Can someone help me how to clean
install windows 8 here and show me step by step to clean install windows 8. Or
any chance to use the 5 recovery disc??
Some say to me that CD is GPT format
not MBR..
I forgot to say the HDD format has changed to Legacy, i just want to
make it to factory setting wit UEFI (GPT partition)but yesterday I try to boot
from USB to reinstall it and the USB did not found, I have enable external boot
on BIOS and change to UEFI mode.
Can you tell step by step me sir how to
clean install from Legacy (MBR) to UEFI (GPT) BIOS?
SOLUTION:
How did you install the original OS
using the recovery disc?
Here are the steps on how to use the
disc to recover your system
1) Turn
on the computer.
2) Insert
Recovery Disc #1 into the DVD drive.
3) Turn
off the computer.
4) Turn
on the computer.
5) In
the System Recovery Options window, under Select a keyboard layout: click the
Next button.
6) Under
select an operating system to repair, click the Next button.
7) Under
Choose a recovery tool, click to select VAIO Recovery Center then
select Restore Complete System
Have you tried contacting the
"computer shop" who accessed your laptop before? We have different
models with different settings. This link may be able to help you:
For further assistance regarding your concern,
please contact the Sony offices/Sony representative offices nearest to your
place of residence in Asia Pacific region
Due to proximity, they are in a better
position to respond to your questions or concerns.
http://sonylaptopservice.com/
