topic RA104 - Windows 7 Ready? in PCs & Accessories https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/ra104-windows-7-ready/m-p/56991#M15185 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>According to the advisory programme, yes:<BR /><BR />There are some issues you should take a look at before installing Windows 7.<BR /><BR />System Requirements <BR /> Upgrade Backup system first You'll need to perform a custom installation of Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin. Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7. <BR /> Hard Drive Free Space 4.40 GB You need at least 16 GB of free space on your hard disk to install 32-bit Windows 7. You can make room by removing unwanted files from your hard disk, contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if a hard disk with more capacity is available for your PC, or install Windows 7 on another hard disk. <BR /> CPU speed 3.60 GHz Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement. <BR /> RAM 1.00 GB Your system memory meets the 1 GB minimum requirement. <BR /> Windows Aero Capable Your system can run Windows Aero. <BR /> <BR />Devices <BR /> Sony MPEG RealTime encoder board<BR />Sony Corporation Not compatible This device isn't compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Realtek High Definition Audio<BR />Realtek Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP<BR />CXT Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> RADEON X600/X550 Series<BR />ATI Technologies Inc. Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller<BR />NEC Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Ricoh R/RL/RT/RC/5C475(II), R5C520 or Compatible CardBus Controller<BR />RICOH Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Network Connection<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Sony Memory Card Reader/Writer<BR />Sony Corporation Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> <BR />Programs <BR /> Sony Corporation Utilities<BR />Sony Corporation Minor issues You might experience minor issues using this program while running Windows 7. For more information, go online to the manufacturer's website. <BR />Visit the publisher's website. <BR /><BR /><BR />Thought this might be some help to someone, but it's interesting that a 5 year old VAIO has still got the goods!<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:10:59 GMT kee-lo_ 2009-10-01T14:10:59Z RA104 - Windows 7 Ready? https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/ra104-windows-7-ready/m-p/56991#M15185 <HTML><HEAD></HEAD><BODY><P>According to the advisory programme, yes:<BR /><BR />There are some issues you should take a look at before installing Windows 7.<BR /><BR />System Requirements <BR /> Upgrade Backup system first You'll need to perform a custom installation of Windows 7 and then reinstall your programs. Make sure to back up your files before you begin. Go online to get important information about installing Windows 7. <BR /> Hard Drive Free Space 4.40 GB You need at least 16 GB of free space on your hard disk to install 32-bit Windows 7. You can make room by removing unwanted files from your hard disk, contact your PC manufacturer or retailer to see if a hard disk with more capacity is available for your PC, or install Windows 7 on another hard disk. <BR /> CPU speed 3.60 GHz Your CPU meets the 1 GHz minimum requirement. <BR /> RAM 1.00 GB Your system memory meets the 1 GB minimum requirement. <BR /> Windows Aero Capable Your system can run Windows Aero. <BR /> <BR />Devices <BR /> Sony MPEG RealTime encoder board<BR />Sony Corporation Not compatible This device isn't compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Realtek High Definition Audio<BR />Realtek Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP<BR />CXT Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> RADEON X600/X550 Series<BR />ATI Technologies Inc. Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> NEC OHCI Compliant IEEE 1394 Host Controller<BR />NEC Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Ricoh R/RL/RT/RC/5C475(II), R5C520 or Compatible CardBus Controller<BR />RICOH Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) PRO/1000 MT Network Connection<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 2651<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2658<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 2659<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265A<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB Universal Host Controller - 265B<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 265C<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Intel(R) 82801FB/FBM Ultra ATA Storage Controllers - 266F<BR />Intel Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> Sony Memory Card Reader/Writer<BR />Sony Corporation Compatible This device is compatible with Windows 7. <BR /> <BR />Programs <BR /> Sony Corporation Utilities<BR />Sony Corporation Minor issues You might experience minor issues using this program while running Windows 7. For more information, go online to the manufacturer's website. <BR />Visit the publisher's website. <BR /><BR /><BR />Thought this might be some help to someone, but it's interesting that a 5 year old VAIO has still got the goods!<BR /></P></BODY></HTML> Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:10:59 GMT https://community.sony.si/t5/pcs-accessories/ra104-windows-7-ready/m-p/56991#M15185 kee-lo_ 2009-10-01T14:10:59Z