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Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

tosho_mt — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 09:32:48 GMT

Can I reinstall over USB Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M? Does the manufacturer such operation

Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

Blencogo — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 11:31:15 GMT

No - on the older Vaios sold with XP installed, you can only install Windows from an internal DVD Drive or the Hard Disc Recovery Partition. Boot from USB is disabled.

Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

tosho_mt — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 12:10:45 GMT

Thanks friend. This is a really bad news for me but is there any chance to make asystem update to allow USB installation or is this impossible?

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Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

Blencogo — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:10:42 GMT

As far as I know it is not possible. What are you trying to do?

Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

tosho_mt — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:27:39 GMT

I want to reinstall my Windows. My DVD drive does not work and can not read my files from the installation disk. I fear that the Hard Disc Recovery Partition is not functioning or do not know how to include it. This is why I want to upload the installation files to USB and reinstall PC.

Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

Blencogo — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 13:37:56 GMT

You can try running the recovery from the hidden Recovery Partition.

Start your Vaio and as soon as you see the first Vaio logo screen, tap F10 repeatedly. If your recovery partition is undamaged, this will start the Vaio Recovery Utility. Choose to carry out a full. complete recovery and your Vaio should be returned to its original, factory software settings.

However, if you want to install a different version of Windows from the original, you will need to fix the DVD/CD-ROM Drive.

Problem Sony Vaio VGN-FE21M

tosho_mt — Wed, 02 Feb 2011 14:23:32 GMT

Unfortunately does not work: (I'll have to find some alternative. However, thanks.