https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgn-ar71zu/m-p/3799010#M138611 <P>If it came with Vista, you should only update it to Windows 7 to avoid performance issues. That said, after checking <A href="https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vgn-series/vgn-ar71zu" target="_blank">the support page</A>, it doesn't seem to have driver downloads anymore, so I can't really confirm if it can run it properly.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The <A href="https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/Z011/Z011084111.PDF" target="_blank">Manual</A> also mentions it supports CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays on page 38-40.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Hope this helps!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- JD</P> Wed, 12 May 2021 13:21:43 GMT Joe_Dohn 2021-05-12T13:21:43Z https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgn-ar71zu/m-p/3794455#M138571 <P><STRONG>hi I have the vaiovgn-ar71zu laptop running vista can anyone tell me if it will take 8 or 8.1 windows it also has a blueray dvd thx Ron</STRONG></P> Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:40:54 GMT https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgn-ar71zu/m-p/3794455#M138571 Rontcg 2021-04-23T16:40:54Z https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgn-ar71zu/m-p/3799010#M138611 <P>If it came with Vista, you should only update it to Windows 7 to avoid performance issues. That said, after checking <A href="https://www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/laptop-pc-vgn-series/vgn-ar71zu" target="_blank">the support page</A>, it doesn't seem to have driver downloads anymore, so I can't really confirm if it can run it properly.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>The <A href="https://www.sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/Z011/Z011084111.PDF" target="_blank">Manual</A> also mentions it supports CDs, DVDs and Blu-rays on page 38-40.</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>Hope this helps!</P><P>&nbsp;</P><P>- JD</P> Wed, 12 May 2021 13:21:43 GMT https://community.sony.lt/t5/pcs-accessories/vgn-ar71zu/m-p/3799010#M138611 Joe_Dohn 2021-05-12T13:21:43Z