FernandoArgentina
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Need to find XP drivers for Sony Vaio VGN-N22OE preloaded with VISTA
My name is Fernando from Argentina and I purchased a Sony Vaio VGN-N220E Notebook with VISTA installed on 2008. Because of software conflicts I need to reload the notebook with Windows XP Professional. There are no WinXP drivers available at Sony's site. I've managed to load all of the drivers with the exception of the WIRELESS ETHERNET CONTROLLER (Lan-Express AS IEEE802.11g), the MASS STORAGE CONTROLLER (probably the USB flash media controller) and the MODEM DEVICE ON HIGH DEFINITION AUDIO BUS (HDAUDIO Soft V92). Can anyone tell me where I can get xp drivers for this notebook or these devices. Any help would be appreciated.
ASKER
I've already tried but it doesn't work. The wireless and USB ports don't work
Thank you anyway
Thank you anyway
Here are individual links to the items you indicated
Wireless Lan
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNN220E&upd_id=3484&os_id=7
ntel® Chipset Driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNN220E&upd_id=3488&os_id=7
Conexant® HDAUDIO Soft Data Fax Modem with SmartPC Driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNN220E&upd_id=3490&os_id=7
Intel® Wireless LAN Driver Update
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNN220E&upd_id=4469&os_id=7
Texas Instruments™ PCIxx12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller Driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNN220E&upd_id=3492&os_id=7
Try running the intel chipset drivers then install the lan driver. If drivers from the notebook manufacturer don't work then It is a possibility your Motherboard is going bad.
ASKER
Go Sony
AND SEE THE RED NOTES.
Due to popular demand Sony is offering Microsoft® Windows® XP® compatible drivers and utilities for VAIO® computers that originally shipped with the Windows Vista® operating system. These files are intended to provide basic system functionality under Windows XP operating system.
Please check your model's Software / Drivers page for available Windows XP compatible drivers.
Because these computers are optimized for use with Windows Vista operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system.
The following applications and utilities may experience functional limitations:
Hot Keys: Some function keys may not work correctly.
Special Buttons
VAIO Power Management: Since the camera driver is not Windows XP WHQL certified, the battery life may be shorter than is normal.
Battery Care: Since the camera driver is not Windows XP WHQL certified, the battery life may be shorter than is normal.
Battery Checker: Since the camera driver is not Windows XP WHQL certified, the battery life may be shorter than is normal.
Bluetooth: BroadCom® Bluetooth software does not work.
Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Wireless Switch Setting
If the computer is equipped with the following devices, they may show a yellow exclamation point in Windows Device Manager.
NOTE: The yellow exclamation point indicates that the driver is installed but did not load successfully.
Intel® Graphics: It may be necessary to install this driver more than once.
Wireless WAN: The SmartWi® utility and Driver are not available at this time. Please periodically check the Sony Support Site for additional information.
AND SEE THE RED NOTES.
Due to popular demand Sony is offering Microsoft® Windows® XP® compatible drivers and utilities for VAIO® computers that originally shipped with the Windows Vista® operating system. These files are intended to provide basic system functionality under Windows XP operating system.
Please check your model's Software / Drivers page for available Windows XP compatible drivers.
Because these computers are optimized for use with Windows Vista operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system.
The following applications and utilities may experience functional limitations:
Hot Keys: Some function keys may not work correctly.
Special Buttons
VAIO Power Management: Since the camera driver is not Windows XP WHQL certified, the battery life may be shorter than is normal.
Battery Care: Since the camera driver is not Windows XP WHQL certified, the battery life may be shorter than is normal.
Battery Checker: Since the camera driver is not Windows XP WHQL certified, the battery life may be shorter than is normal.
Bluetooth: BroadCom® Bluetooth software does not work.
Fingerprint Sensor
Trusted Platform Module (TPM)
Wireless Switch Setting
If the computer is equipped with the following devices, they may show a yellow exclamation point in Windows Device Manager.
NOTE: The yellow exclamation point indicates that the driver is installed but did not load successfully.
Intel® Graphics: It may be necessary to install this driver more than once.
Wireless WAN: The SmartWi® utility and Driver are not available at this time. Please periodically check the Sony Support Site for additional information.
What devices do you still need drivers for?
Open the Device Manager, click Start then Run and enter devmgmt.msc
Right click on the device you need drivers for and select properties.
Then select the "Details" tab
Use Ctrl+c to copy the device instance ID string.
Then paste it (Ctrl+v) in your reply.
I will try to find your drivers for you.
Did you try this one for the wireless?
http://download.cnet.com/LAN-Express-AS-IEEE-802-11g-miniPCI-Adapter/3000-2112_4-63798.html
Open the Device Manager, click Start then Run and enter devmgmt.msc
Right click on the device you need drivers for and select properties.
Then select the "Details" tab
Use Ctrl+c to copy the device instance ID string.
Then paste it (Ctrl+v) in your reply.
I will try to find your drivers for you.
Did you try this one for the wireless?
http://download.cnet.com/LAN-Express-AS-IEEE-802-11g-miniPCI-Adapter/3000-2112_4-63798.html
ASKER
Adaptador de Red
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001C&SUBS
Otros dispositivos
PCI\VEN_11AB&DEV_4351&SUBS
PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_803B&SUBS
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBS
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A6&SUBS
PCI\VEN_168C&DEV_001C&SUBS
Otros dispositivos
PCI\VEN_11AB&DEV_4351&SUBS
PCI\VEN_104C&DEV_803B&SUBS
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A2&SUBS
PCI\VEN_8086&DEV_27A6&SUBS
This should be the wireless driver.
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Wireless/dwa645/Drivers/dwa645_drivers_120.zip
ftp://ftp.dlink.com/Wireless/dwa645/Drivers/dwa645_drivers_120.zip
ASKER
Thank you but it doesn't work.
Have you got other generic wireless adapter?
Have you got other generic wireless adapter?
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I see why it didn't work. I will find another one.
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ASKER
Thank You A lot
I could resolve my problem
I really thank you a lot
I could resolve my problem
I really thank you a lot
You are welcome.
Many of edbedb's drivers are the same ones I sent you links to
http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-list.pl?mdl=VGNN220E&SelectOS=7
there is a drop down that allows you to select windows XP