QUESTION:
I
just downgraded my Sony Vaio PCG-8112L to windows Xp sp3 and reinstalled
drivers but I still DO NOT HAVE SOUND and mic, webcam does not work after the
Windows Xp downgrade! Who can help? Any drivers out there I could use or
settings that need to be altered?
OS:
Windows Xp sp3
But I can't setup driver Sound card
And now I can't use to audio, mic, webcam
Help me, please!!!
But I can't setup driver Sound card
And now I can't use to audio, mic, webcam
Help me, please!!!
SOLUTION:
Per
your Chassis number PCG-8112L you are referring to a VGN-AR7 series notebook.
It can be confusing since the sticker on the bottom says "Model
number-PCG-8112L." To find your exact model tilt your screen away from you
to about 120 Degrees. the ID label is just under the right speaker next to the
Hinge.
The VGN-AR7 series either came with Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate. there are no XP Downgrade Drivers, or XP support for this model. If you Choose to upgrade instead, follow the below instructions (also not supported)
Unfortunately models manufactured earlier than Fall 2008 are not fully supported by Sony for the Windows 7 Operating System as is the case with the AR7
If a specific driver that you are looking for is not posted at
The VGN-AR7 series either came with Microsoft® Windows Vista® Home Premium or Ultimate. there are no XP Downgrade Drivers, or XP support for this model. If you Choose to upgrade instead, follow the below instructions (also not supported)
Unfortunately models manufactured earlier than Fall 2008 are not fully supported by Sony for the Windows 7 Operating System as is the case with the AR7
If a specific driver that you are looking for is not posted at
Then
you can look to the following options:
1) You can try the driver posted for Windows Vista by running it in compatibility mode in Windows 7.
1) You can try the driver posted for Windows Vista by running it in compatibility mode in Windows 7.
To run a file in compatibility mode, right-click on the installation (.exe) file and select properties.
In the properties windows click on the compatibility tab.
In the compatibility tab, check the box to run in compatibility mode and select the Windows Vista Operating System that the driver was designed for.
Click OK and run the driver installation package.
2) Try using drivers supplied with the Windows 7 operating system.
Many Microsoft drivers built into Windows 7 will provide basic functionality for a wide range of devices including Mouse/touch pad, WLAN and Webcams.
Please note that generic drivers for these devices may not enable special features for the device, but should still allow general functionality.
3) If the above two steps do not solve your issue, try performing an upgrade from Windows Vista to Windows 7 instead of a clean install.
A clean install involves installing Windows 7 with no previous operating system present on the unit.
When an upgrade from Vista to Windows 7 is performed instead, many of the compatible drivers present in Windows Vista will be transitioned over to Windows 7.
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