Available 102 files for Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
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Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
WLAN Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
6.64MB
File Name
atheros_wlan_driver_7.7.0.429_x32.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Atheros WLAN Driver 7.7.0.429
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Touchpad Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
10.72MB
File Name
alps_touchpad_driver_7.5.529.105_x32.zip
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
Alps Touchpad Driver 7.5.529.105
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
SD Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
28.49KB
File Name
ricoh_sd_driver_6.13.2.7_x32.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter Driver 6.13.2.7
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller" under "SD host adapters" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Memory Card Reader Writer Driver Ricoh MS
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
43.93KB
File Name
ricoh_memorystick_driver_6.13.2.10_x32.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller Driver 6.13.2.10
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "Base System Device" under "Other Devices" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Ethernet Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
456.72KB
File Name
marvell_ethernet_driver_11.25.2.3_x32.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Marvel Ethernet Driver 11.25.2.3
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "Ethernet Controller" under "Network Adapters" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Bluetooth Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
24.8MB
File Name
broadcom_bluetooth_driver_6.3.0.5600_x32.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver 6.3.0.5600
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Intel Graphics Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
33.57MB
File Name
intel_graphics_driver_8.15.10.2119_x32.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Intel Graphics Driver 8.15.10.2119
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
ME Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
5.36MB
File Name
intel_management_engine_interface_driver_6.0.0.1179.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Intel Management Engine Interface Driver 6.0.0.1179
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Chipset Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
2.33MB
File Name
intel_chipset_driver_9.1.1.1025.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Intel Chipset Driver 9.1.1.1025
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
WinDVD BD Update
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
10.0.5.538
Size Driver
63.71MB
File Name
ep0000230953.exe
Date
09/11/2010
Observations
WinDVD BD Update 10.0.5.538
What is this?
WinDVD BD is Blu-ray and DVD Movie Playback software
Is this relevant for you?
It is recommended to install this update if you use your VAIO for Blu-ray or DVD playback.
What does it fix?
Improved BD-J title compatibility
How do I perform this update?
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP000030953.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Smart Network
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
5.96MB
File Name
vaio_smart_network_3.3.0.06080.exe
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
VAIO Smart Network 3.3.0.06080
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click the file downloaded in the previous step.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Care
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
21.27MB
File Name
vaio_care_6.2.2.07150.exe
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
VAIO Care 6.0.0.15080
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click the file downloaded in the previous step.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Intel TurboBoost Technology Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
1.06MB
File Name
intel_turboboost_technology_driver_1.2.0.1002.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Intel TurboBoost Technology Driver 1.0.1.1002
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
ATI Graphics Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
225.79MB
File Name
ati_graphics_driver_8.672.1.3.zip
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
ATI Graphics Driver 8.672.1.3
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Audio Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
56.93MB
File Name
realtek_audio_driver_6.0.1.6098.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Realtek High Definition Audio Driver 6.0.1.6098
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Setting Utility Series
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
8.93MB
File Name
setting_utility_series_5.3.0.07231.zip
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
Setting Utility Series 5.3.0.07231
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Location Utility
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
1.28MB
File Name
vaio_location_utility_1.1.00.06060.zip
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
VAIO Location Utility 1.1.00.06060
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Power Management
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
8.88MB
File Name
vaio_power_management_5.2.0.06210.exe
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
VAIO Power Management 5.2.0.06210
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click the file downloaded in the previous step.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Sony Shared Library
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
1.4MB
File Name
sony_shared_library_5.7.0.06070.zip
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
Sony Shared Library 5.7.0.06070
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Update
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
5.1.1.04090
Size Driver
16.02MB
File Name
ep0000221850.exe
Date
10/06/2010
Observations
VAIO Update 5.1.1.04090
What is this?
Vaio Update is an application similar to Windows Update. It is designed to help you keep your computer up-to-date by assisting you with installation of the latest updates for your VAIO.
What does it fix?
This update provides several improvements to the VAIO Update functionality.
How do I perform this update?
Self-Update
If you open VAIO Update 4, this version will be proposed as an update. Just clicking the Update button will install this version of VAIO Update 5.
If your VAIO comes already preinstalled with VAIO Update 5, the update process is the same, but a reboot will not be required afterwards.
Manual Installation
If you have VAIO Update 3 or older installed on your VAIO, first access Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs, and uninstall VAIO Update from your computer. Afterwards follow below procedure.
In case you have skipped this step before installing VU5, you must first uninstall ALL versions of VAIO Update before moving to below procedure again.
If you have VAIO Update 4 or 5 installed, you can just follow below procedure to install the updated version.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000221850.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO if asked.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
WinDVD BD
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
10.0.5.804
Size Driver
75.17MB
File Name
ep0000250038.exe
Date
10/06/2011
Observations
WinDVD BD - 10.0.5.804
What does it fix?
- This update improves BD2D and BD3D title compatibility.
- Improved sound and video synchronisation when playing back on a 3D television.
- Improved performance when playing back on an HDMI monitor.
- 2Dto3D effect does not work after playback of BD3D.
NOTE: this update applies to both 2D and 3D models. It will not add 3D functionality to 2D models.
Manual installation instructions
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000250038.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Event Service
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
4.56MB
File Name
vaio_event_service_5.3.0.05310.exe
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
VAIO Event Service 5.3.0.05310
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click the file downloaded in the previous step.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
SFEP Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
22.82KB
File Name
sony_firmware_extension_parser_device_driver_8.0.1.2.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device Driver 8.0.1.2
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "Unknown device" under "Other Devices" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
1.5.10.06150
Size Driver
374.07MB
File Name
ep0000250759.exe
Date
01/07/2011
Observations
PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in - 1.5.10.06150
What is this?
PMB VAIO Edition is a software suite which enables you to browse and manipulate videos and still images imported to your computer.
What does it fix?
The following updaters were integrated into this updater.
PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in (VAIO Image Optimizer) Update Program
1.5 : Supports AVC HD 24p/25p/60p/50p movies made by 11.1H Handycam.
1.4 : Improves performance for exporting files with new NVIDIA gfx (using CUDA 2.0).
PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in (VAIO Movie Story) Update Program
2.5 : Supports AVC HD 24p/25p/60p/50p movies made by 11.1H Handycam.
2.4 : Improves performance for preview and encoding.
PMB VAIO Edition Plug-in (Click to Disc) Update Program
3.5.10 : - VMS Movie's recorded time is not correct with BD-J Disc.
- The chapter jump might not be correct with BD-J Disc.
- BD-J and BDMV disc cannot be played with some BD Players.
3.5 : Support AVC HD 24p/25p/60p/50p movies made by 11.1H Handycam.
How do I perform this update?
This update is only available as automatic update, and does not require any specific instructions.
Manual installation instructions
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000250759.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
SATA Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
10.16MB
File Name
intel_sata_driver_9.6.0.1014.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Intel Sata Driver 9.5.4.1014
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "iata_cd.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
PMB VAIO Edition Guide Update
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
1.5.00.03020
Size Driver
94.88MB
File Name
ep0000244498.exe
Date
01/07/2011
Observations
PMB VAIO Edition Guide Update - 1.5.00.03020
What is this?
PMB VAIO Edition is a software suite which enables you to browse and manipulate videos and still images imported to your computer.
What does it fix?
The displayed UI language is not correct with the language settings of OS.
The uninstaller does not work.
How do I perform this update?
This update is only available as automatic update, and does not require any specific instructions.
Manual installation instructions
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000244498.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Content Metadata Intel ligent Analyzing Manager
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
3.9.31.06020
Size Driver
1.01MB
File Name
ep0000250111.exe
Date
14/06/2011
Observations
VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager 3.9.31.06020
What is this?
This is a software library, which assists VAIO Content Importer / Exporter in analysing and working with media content.
What does it fix?
When very large volume contents are analyzed by VAIO Analyzing Manager, first start of an application after a PC boot is slow.
How do I perform this update?
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000250111.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Control Center
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
3.84MB
File Name
vaio_control_center_4.3.0.05310.exe
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
VAIO Control Center 4.3.0.05310
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click the file downloaded in the previous step.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions.
6. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Gate
Operating System
Windows 7 32/64 bits
Version
2.4.0.06210a
Size Driver
13.05MB
File Name
ep0000253294.exe
Date
13/07/2011
Observations
VAIO Gate - 2.4.0.06210a
What is this?
This is the preinstalled launcher bar at the top of the display.
What does it fix?
Previous updates:- Less intrusive behavior.
- Right-click support to add items in VAIO Gate, and to launch VAIO Gate (if not yet running).
From v2.2.1 to v2.4: - Support Message Viewer integrated in VAIO Gate.
- Support configuration of RSS channels integrated in VAIO Gate.
- Added Introduction screens "Welcome to VAIO Gate"
- Support for different font size setting added
- Support for tooltips added.
Manual installation instructions
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000253294.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Ethernet Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
456.72KB
File Name
marvell_ethernet_driver_11.25.2.3_x64.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Marvel Ethernet Driver 11.25.2.3
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "Ethernet Controller" under "Network Adapters" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Graphics Driver ATI
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
8.723.8.2
Size Driver
229.12MB
File Name
ep0000230054.exe
Date
19/11/2010
Observations
Graphics Driver (ATI) - 8.723.8.2
What is this?
This is an updated graphics driver.
What does it fix?
Screen may be corrupted after suspend/resume.
Manual installation steps
Download the updated driver.
Locate the downloaded file in the location you specified, and double-click it.
Select to install both the Display and the HD Audio driver.
Wait while the wizard updates your software, and follow the instructions.
When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
WLAN Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
522.1KB
File Name
atheros_wlan_driver_8.0.0.279_x64.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Atheros WLAN Driver 8.0.0.279
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "atheros AR9285 Wireless Network adapter" under "Network Adapters" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Touchpad Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
10.98MB
File Name
alps_touchpad_driver_7.105.529.104_x64.zip
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
Alps Touchpad Driver 7.105.529.104
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Bluetooth Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
34.37MB
File Name
broadcom_bluetoothdriver_6.3.0.5600_x64.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Broadcom Bluetooth Driver 6.3.0.5600
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Intel Graphics Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
35.48MB
File Name
intel_graphics_driver_8.15.10.2119_x64.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Intel Graphics Driver 8.15.10.2119
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open the folder extracted in previous step and double-click on the file "Setup.exe".
7. Follow the on-screen instructions.
8. When the installation is complete, restart your computer whenever prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Memory Card Reader Writer Driver Ricoh MS
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
127.68KB
File Name
ricoh_memorystick_driver_6.13.3.3_x64.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Ricoh Memory Stick Host Controller Driver 6.13.3.3
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "Base System Device" under "Other Devices" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
SD Driver
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
Originally Installed
Size Driver
36.68KB
File Name
ricoh_sd_driver_6.13.3.4_x64.zip
Date
27/09/2010
Observations
Ricoh SD Bus Host Adapter Driver 6.13.3.4
Important:
- These drivers/utilities come already preinstalled on your VAIO computer. If you are still using the originally preinstalled Operating System, you can reinstall any of these drivers/utilities by using the Vaio Recovery Center program on your VAIO computer.
- These drivers/utilities are not updated versions. If you are looking for updated drivers/utilities, please visit the "Updates" section of this website or use the VAIO Update program if your computer has this functionality.
- Some VAIO preinstalled programs are not provided for download due to copyright restrictions.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this file and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Right-click the file downloaded in previous step and choose "Extract All".
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to extract the compressed file.
6. Open Device Manager (Start > type without quotes "Device Manager" in the Start Search box > press "Enter")
7. Right click "SDA Standard Compliant SD Host Controller" under "SD host adapters" and click "Update driver software".
8. Click "Browse my computer for driver software".
9. Click "browse" and select the folder which you extracted in step 5 above.
10. Click "OK" and click "Next".
11. Wait while the driver is being installed.
12. Click "Close" and restart your computer if prompted.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Graphics Driver Intel
Operating System
Windows 7 64 bits
Version
8.15.10.2182 for VPCEx3
Size Driver
27.89MB
File Name
ep0000229222.exe
Date
28/09/2010
Observations
Graphics Driver (Intel) 8.15.10.2182
What is this?
This is an updated graphics driver.
What does it fix?
Movie playback is corrupted or black screen when playing 480x270 pixel size MP4 file.
How do I perform this update?
Exit all running programs.
Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
Double-click EP0000229222.exe to run it.
Wait while the wizard updates your software.
When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Update
Operating System
Windows Vista 32/64 bits
Version
5.1.1.04090
Size Driver
16.02MB
File Name
ep0000221850.exe
Date
10/06/2010
Observations
VAIO Update 5.1.1.04090
What is this?
Vaio Update is an application similar to Windows Update. It is designed to help you keep your computer up-to-date by assisting you with installation of the latest updates for your VAIO.
What does it fix?
This update provides several improvements to the VAIO Update functionality.
How do I perform this update?
Self-Update
If you open VAIO Update 4, this version will be proposed as an update. Just clicking the Update button will install this version of VAIO Update 5.
If your VAIO comes already preinstalled with VAIO Update 5, the update process is the same, but a reboot will not be required afterwards.
Manual Installation
If you have VAIO Update 3 or older installed on your VAIO, first access Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs, and uninstall VAIO Update from your computer. Afterwards follow below procedure.
In case you have skipped this step before installing VU5, you must first uninstall ALL versions of VAIO Update before moving to below procedure again.
If you have VAIO Update 4 or 5 installed, you can just follow below procedure to install the updated version.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000221850.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO if asked.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
XP downgrade installer v4.0 for VAIO Notebooks
Operating System
Windows XP 32 bits
Size Driver
524.73KB
File Name
setup_e.exe
Date
23/02/2010
Observations
How to use the Sony VAIO XP assistant
The XP Assistant downloads and installs all drivers needed to use your VAIO under Windows XP for you.
Please note: - Using your VAIO with Windows XP is possible, but subject to a number of functional limitations. Features of your VAIO may be completely or partially non-functional when running Windows XP. Please review the list of limitations for your VAIO before using the XP assistant.
- Installing drivers will only be available as an option if you run the XP Assistant on the matching VAIO Series under Windows XP.
- If your VAIO is a Configure-To-Order (CTO) model, you may need to install some drivers manually.
A. Prepare the following before you start: 1. Your own Microsoft Windows XP install disc and license key or a VAIO XP recovery disc*.
*Some VAIO notebooks bundled with Windows Vista Business or Windows 7 Professional have a VAIO XP recovery disc bundled. These discs are not available for all models and are not available in all countries. If your VAIO came with a XP recovery disc, use that instead of your own purchased Windows XP install media.
2. A blank CD-R or a USB flash drive to store the XP drivers.
3. A USB floppy drive and floppy disk (in case SATA drivers are needed for your own Windows XP installation disc).
4.Printing these instructions is recommended.
B. Download XP drivers
1. Accept the disclaimer below to start the download.
2. Once the download is complete, start the setup executable (e.g. Setup_SR.exe).
3. Review the limitations listed for the XP Downgrade of the VAIO model.
4. Check 'I have read and understood these limitations' and click 'Next'.
5. A notice will be displayed that will show you the currently available options. If none or not all drivers were downloaded yet, the download will start after you click 'Next'. You will be prompted before the Assistant performs any other action.
6. After the download is complete, please follow the on-screen instructions to burn the XP drivers to a CD. Alternatively you can copy them from C:\VAIO\XP_Downgrade\ to a USB flash drive yourself.
C. Install Windows XP on your VAIO
1. Create recovery discs using VAIO Recovery Center to avoid unnecessary costs if you want to return the VAIO to it's factory state later.
2. Back-up all data that may be contained on the VAIO's hard disk.
3. Slide the VAIO's Wireless switch to the 'on' position.
4. Connect the VAIO to the main's power with it's AC-Adapter.
5. Disconnect all optional devices (such as Express Cards, USB devices, etc). Leave only the AC-Adapter connected.
6. Insert the Windows XP into the disc drive of your VAIO.
7. Shut down the VAIO and then start it again from the Windows XP disc.
8. Follow the on-screen instructions given by the Windows XP setup.
Note: Depending on the version of your XP disc, XP setup may be unable to access your VAIO's hard disk. If you can not install, please proceed as follows: A. Download the SATA driver from the XP download section of this website and place the driver files on a floppy disk.
B. Insert the floppy disk into a USB floppy drive and connect that to the VAIO you want to install XP on.
C. Start the XP Setup, press F6 to load a driver when Setup offers this. XP Setup will show all drivers on the floppy.
D. Install the XP drivers
1. Place the XP driver CD you just created into the CD/DVD drive of the VAIO you want to downgrade.
2. Run the XP assistant from this CD and follow the on-screen instructions.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VPCE SATA Driver
Operating System
Windows XP 32 bits
Size Driver
262.32KB
File Name
vpce_sata_driver.zip
Date
26/02/2010
Observations
SATA Driver Intel for VAIO notebooks without bundled XP Recovery Disc
* In order to do the XP installation on this unit you would need a USB floppy disk drive and a floppy disk. These are not supplied with the Vaio by default.
- Copy the content of the zipped Sata driver file to an empty floppy disk.
- Start the VAIO and enter the BIOS by pressing F2 several times when the VAIO logo is displayed. Go to the Boot section by pressing the right arrow and enable the external drive boot option by pressing enter and selecting enabled. Confirm by pressing enter again, then press the right key once more and select exit setup. Select Yes and press enter.
- Boot the unit with your XP disc in the drive and press F6 at the beginning of the windows setup to install a raid driver. Insert the floppy in the USB floppy drive and wait until the system asks you to Specify a driver. Press the S button to specify the driver and select the driver. Confirm by pressing enter and enter again to continue the setup.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
VAIO Update
Operating System
Windows XP 32/64 bits
Version
5.1.1.04090
Size Driver
16.02MB
File Name
ep0000221850.exe
Date
10/06/2010
Observations
VAIO Update 5.1.1.04090
What is this?
Vaio Update is an application similar to Windows Update. It is designed to help you keep your computer up-to-date by assisting you with installation of the latest updates for your VAIO.
What does it fix?
This update provides several improvements to the VAIO Update functionality.
How do I perform this update?
Self-Update
If you open VAIO Update 4, this version will be proposed as an update. Just clicking the Update button will install this version of VAIO Update 5.
If your VAIO comes already preinstalled with VAIO Update 5, the update process is the same, but a reboot will not be required afterwards.
Manual Installation
If you have VAIO Update 3 or older installed on your VAIO, first access Control Panel - Add/Remove Programs, and uninstall VAIO Update from your computer. Afterwards follow below procedure.
In case you have skipped this step before installing VU5, you must first uninstall ALL versions of VAIO Update before moving to below procedure again.
If you have VAIO Update 4 or 5 installed, you can just follow below procedure to install the updated version.
1. Exit all running programs.
2. Download this update and save it to your hard drive.
3. When the download is completed, locate the downloaded file in the location you specified.
4. Double-click EP0000221850.exe to run it.
5. Wait while the wizard updates your software.
6. When the installation is complete, restart the VAIO if asked.
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Bulgarian
Size Driver
2.53MB
File Name
vpce_h_bg.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Bulgarian
Size Driver
0.85MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_bg_hu.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Bulgarian
Size Driver
0.78MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_bg_hu.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Czech
Size Driver
0.76MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_cz_sk.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Czech
Size Driver
0.78MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_cz_sk.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Czech
Size Driver
2.52MB
File Name
vpce_h_cz.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Danish
Size Driver
2.52MB
File Name
vpce_h_da.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Danish
Size Driver
1.4MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_se_fi_da_no.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Danish
Size Driver
1.04MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_da_fi_se.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
Dutch
Size Driver
0.38MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_nl.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
Dutch
Size Driver
0.39MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_nl.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
Dutch
Size Driver
2.53MB
File Name
vpce_h_nl.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
English
Size Driver
2.53MB
File Name
vpce_h_en.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
English
Size Driver
0.38MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_en.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
English
Size Driver
0.4MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_en.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Finnish
Size Driver
1.4MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_se_fi_da_no.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Finnish
Size Driver
1.04MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_da_fi_se.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Finnish
Size Driver
2.52MB
File Name
vpce_h_fi.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
French
Size Driver
0.4MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_fr.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
French
Size Driver
0.39MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_fr.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
French
Size Driver
2.55MB
File Name
vpce_h_fr.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
German
Size Driver
2.59MB
File Name
vpce_h_de.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
German
Size Driver
0.4MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_de.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
German
Size Driver
0.39MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_de.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Greek
Size Driver
0.54MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_he.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Greek
Size Driver
0.42MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_he.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Greek
Size Driver
2.57MB
File Name
vpce_h_he.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Hungarian
Size Driver
2.55MB
File Name
vpce_h_hu.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Hungarian
Size Driver
0.85MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_bg_hu.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Hungarian
Size Driver
0.78MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_bg_hu.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
Italian
Size Driver
0.37MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_it.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
Italian
Size Driver
0.39MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_it.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Information
Document PDF
Operating System
Manual
Language Manual
Italian
Size Driver
2.58MB
File Name
vpce_h_it.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Polish
Size Driver
2.54MB
File Name
vpce_h_pl.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Polish
Size Driver
0.75MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_pl_ro.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Polish
Size Driver
0.73MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_pl_ro.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Portuguese
Size Driver
0.39MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_pt.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Portuguese
Size Driver
0.51MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_pt.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Portuguese
Size Driver
2.53MB
File Name
vpce_h_pt.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Romanian
Size Driver
0.75MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_pl_ro.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Romanian
Size Driver
0.73MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_pl_ro.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Romanian
Size Driver
2.56MB
File Name
vpce_h_ro.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Russian
Size Driver
2.54MB
File Name
vpce_h_ru.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Russian
Size Driver
0.53MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_ru.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Russian
Size Driver
0.66MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_ru_ua.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Slovak
Size Driver
0.76MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_cz_sk.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Slovak
Size Driver
0.78MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_cz_sk.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Slovak
Size Driver
2.53MB
File Name
vpce_h_sk.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Spanish
Size Driver
2.53MB
File Name
vpce_h_es.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Spanish
Size Driver
0.4MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_es.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Spanish
Size Driver
0.36MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_es.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Swedish
Size Driver
1.4MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_se_fi_da_no.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Swedish
Size Driver
2.51MB
File Name
vpce_h_se.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Swedish
Size Driver
1.04MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_da_fi_se.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Turkish
Size Driver
0.54MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_tr.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Turkish
Size Driver
2.77MB
File Name
vpce_h_tr.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Turkish
Size Driver
0.45MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_tr.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Guarantee Documents
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Ukrainian
Size Driver
0.66MB
File Name
2010q3_guar_ru_ua.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
Troubleshooting and Recovery Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Ukrainian
Size Driver
0.52MB
File Name
2010q3_trg_ua.pdf
Company
Sony
Categories
Notebooks & Tablet PCs
Serie
Sony VPCEC
Model
Sony VPCEC3Z1E-BJ
Description
User Guide
Operating System
Document PDF
Language Manual
Ukrainian
Size Driver
2.54MB
File Name
vpce_h_ua.pdf
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