| File Description | Date | Version | Size | Download |
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| 1. To download the installation for VGN-Z1 series | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | N/A |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Please download the installation manual for VGN-Z1 series and refer to the installation steps to install the related XP drivers and applications on VGN-Z1 Series. |
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| 2. To install Chipset Software Installation Utility | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 2.71 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Chipset.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 3. To install Intel Video Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 19.99 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Put the switch of video card to "STAMINA" then restart machine. |
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| 4. To install NVIDIA Video Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 50.77 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Put the switch of video card to "Speed" then restart machine. |
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| 5. To install AUDIO Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 25.66 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Audio.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 6. To install Fingerprint driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.04 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Fingerprint.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 7. To install MemoryStick Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.05 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Memory_card.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 8. To install Microsoft Core XML Services | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.46 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Microsoft_Core_XML_Services.msi file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 9. To install Modem driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 2.61 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Modem.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 10. To install Memory Stick Icon | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 0.56 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the MSIcon.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 11. To install Alps Pointing device for VAIO | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 3.31 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Pointing.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 12. To install SD Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.04 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the SD_Driver.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 13. To install Intel Network driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.41 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the LAN-Intel.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 14. To install MARVELL Network driver (Optional) | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.34 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Ensure the computer is connected to the docking station before installing this driver. Otherwise, please skip this driver. |
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| 15. To install SONY NC | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.08 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the SONYNC.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 16. To install SONYPI | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.09 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the SONYPI.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 17. To install TPM driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.03 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the TPM.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 18. To install WindowsInstaller-KB893803 | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 2.46 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 19. To install Atheros WirelessLAN Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 52.34 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Check that the current Wireless device is Atheros Wireless and proceed to download and install this driver. If the Wireless device is Intel Wireless , skip this driver. |
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| 20. To install Intel WirelessLAN Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 84.12 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Check that the current Wireless device is Intel Wireless and proceed to download and install this driver. If the Wireless device is Atheros Wireless , skip this driver. |
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| 21. To install Camera Module Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 1.17 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Camera.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 22. To install Bluetooth Driver | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 55.56 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN Set the H/W wireless LAN button to the ON position before installing the Bluetooth device. |
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| 23. To install Sony Shared Library | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 2.14 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Sony_Shared_Library.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 24. To install Sony Utilities DLL | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 2.41 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Sony_Utilities_DLL.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 25. To install VAIO Event Service | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 4.34 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the VAIO_Event_Service.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 26. To install Setting Utility Series | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 11.62 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Setting_Utility_Series.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 27. To install VAIO Control Center | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 3.29 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the VAIO_Control_Center.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 28. To install Battery Care | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 6.17 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Battery_Care.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 29. To install Battery Checker Tool | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 3.29 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Battery_Checker.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 30. To install Infineon | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 39.96 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Infineon.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 31. To install Intel Matrix Storage Manager | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 22.15 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Intel_Matrix_Storage_Manager.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 32. To install SuiteQL | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 14.55 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the SuiteQL-AP.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 33. To install VAIO Power Management | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 9.57 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the VAIO_Power_Management.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 34. To install VAIO Update | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 4.19 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the VAIO_Update.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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| 35. To install Wireless Switch Setting Utility | 22 Aug 2008 | N/A | 6.03 MB |
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Applicable ModelsVGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN 1. Download the Wireless_Switch_Setting_Utility.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference). |
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Windows XP Downgrade Drivers and Applications for VGN-Z1 Series (Individual drivers)
Article ID:270960(modified 29 Sep 2011)
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
What does this download do?
These are the Windows XP drivers and applications for VGN-Z1 Series(Individual drivers)
Note: These drivers are provided individually to enable a faster download speed.
Available Downloads:
XP downgrade drivers for VGN-Z1 Series
File name: Audio.EXE
File size: 25.66MB (26,912,631 Byte)
File name: Bluetooth.EXE
File size: 55.56MB (58,265,777 Byte)
File name: Chipset.EXE
File size: 2.71MB (2,849,752 Byte)
File name: Fingerprint.EXE
File size: 1.04 MB (1,097,341 Byte)
File name: Graphicsr(Intel).EXE
File size: 19.99MB (20,962,056 Byte)
File name: Graphicsr(NVIDIA).EXE
File size: 50.77MB (53,239,445 Byte)
File name: Memory_card.EXE
File size: 1.05MB (1,105,290 Byte)
File name: Microsoft_Core_XML_Services.msi
File size: 1.46MB (1,540,096 Byte)
File name:Ethernet(Intel).EXE
File size: 1.41 MB (1,479,823 Byte)
File name:LAN-Marvell-Docking.EXE
File size: 1.34 MB (1,409,236 Byte)
File name: Modem.EXE
File size: 2.61MB (2,744,002 Byte)
File name: MSIcon.EXE
File size: 579.11KB (593,010 Byte)
File name: Pointing.EXE
File size: 3.31MB (3,479,095 Byte)
File name: SD_Driver.EXE
File size: 1.04MB (1,092,448 Byte)
File name: SONYNC.EXE
File size: 1.08MB (1,139,511 Byte)
File name: SONYPI.EXE
File size: 1.09MB (1,143,855 Byte)
File name: TPM.EXE
File size: 1.03MB (1,089,456 Byte)
File name: WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe
File size: 2.46MB (2,585,872 Byte)
File name: Wireless_LAN(Atheros).EXE
File size: 52.34MB (54,892,294 Byte)
File name: Wireless_LAN(Intel).EXE
File size: 84.12MB (88,213,869 Byte)
File name: Camera.EXE
File size: 1.17MB (1,233,567 Byte)
XP downgrade Applications for VGN-Z Series
File name: Battery_Care.EXE
File size: 6.17MB (6,472,038 Byte)
File name: Battery_Checker.EXE
File size: 3.29MB (3,454,942 Byte)
File name: Infineon.EXE
File size: 39.96MB (41,901,611 Byte)
File name: Intel_Matrix_Storage_Manager.exe
File size: 22.15MB (23,229,200 Byte)
File name: Setting_Utility_Series.EXE
File size: 11.62MB (12,185,541 Byte)
File name: Sony_Shared_Library.EXE
File size: 2.14MB (2,244,338 Byte)
File name: Sony_Utilities_DLL.EXE
File size: 2.41MB (2,531,338 Byte)
File name: SuiteQL-AP.exe
File size: 14.55MB (15,262,472 Byte)
File name: VAIO_Control_Center.EXE
File size: 3.29MB (3,457,177 Byte)
File name: VAIO_Event_Service.EXE
File size: 4.34MB (4,557,683 Byte)
File name: VAIO_Power_Management.EXE
File size: 9.57MB (10,035,097 Byte)
File name: VAIO_Update.EXE
File size: 4.19MB (4,400,796 Byte)
File name: Wireless_Switch_Setting_Utility.EXE
File size: 6.03MB (6,324,383 Byte)
Important Notes
Please note that when installing either of the Windows XP versions, users may no longer have access to some preinstalled software or will not be able to use some of preinstalled functions.
Below are the functions that are confirmed to be unusable once users downgrade to Windows XP on VGN-Z1 Series:
1. HDD Protection function cannot be used
2. Fn+F9/Fn+F10 function cannot be used.
3. HDMI function maybe cannot be used.
4. RAID function cannot be used.
5. When switch the graphics mode such as from Speed mode to STAMINA mode, the system will not prompt to restart the unit. Please restart the unit manually immediately.
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