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Windows XP Downgrade Drivers and Applications for VGN-Z1 Series (Traditional Chinese)(Zip File)

Article ID:272643(modified 23 Mar 2011)

Applicable Models

VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16TN

What does this download do?

These are the Windows XP drivers and applications for VGN-Z1 Series(Traditional Chinese)(Zip File)

Available Downloads:
Windows XP Drivers for VGN-Z1 Series(Traditional Chinese )(Zip File)
File name: drivers.zip
File size:  306 MB (321,598,289 byte)

Windows XP Applications for VGN-Z1 Series(Traditional Chinese )(Zip File)
File name: Applications.zip
File size:  125 MB (131,757,872 byte)

Note: As the ZIP file contains all the drivers, downloading may take a long time.

Important Notes

IMPORTANT: Before proceeding with the upgrade, disconnect all external hardware devices, including PC Cards etc

Note: Before proceeding, ensure that the VAIO computer is operated using the supplied AC adapter.
Note: Save all data/files and close all running programs

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 switching 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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