topic Re: Vista x64 in PCs & Accessories

Vista x64

vamitrou — Sun, 21 Jun 2009 11:07:36 GMT

Hi all,

I have a vaio VGN-FW21M notebood and I am wondering if possible to upgrade to Windows Vista x64. Right now I'm on Windows Vista Home Premium x86.

Thanks in advance.

edit: The drivers located here are for the x86 only?
http://support.vaio.sony.eu/downloads/preinstalled/preinstalled.asp?site=voe_EN_GB_cons&m=3826

Re: Vista x64

vamitrou — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 14:05:55 GMT

No one has try this?

Re: Vista x64

gigaman — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:19:57 GMT

practically you only need a copy of vista 64 and drivers (most of the x86 should work, but it's not recommended). you simply have to reinstall the system using your windows serial code from the downside of your notebook. that's all.

Re: Vista x64

Blencogo — Mon, 22 Jun 2009 16:51:33 GMT

There are most drivers for Vista 64-bit here: -

http://www.vaio-link.com/os/vista/64bit

but you will need to try to find others from manufacturers websites.

You will lose all your preinstalled Utilities/Applications and all other software.

Probably some functions will not work.

You must BUY a 64-bit version of Vista - the serial key on the bottom of your Vaio will NOT activate a 64-bit system.