topic Re: Problem after re-install of xp in PCs & Accessories

Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:00:23 GMT

Hi All

I've just done a clean install of XP on my Vaio VGN-FS315B. I get the Vaio intro screen and the bit of music at the start when it re-boots as I did before. Then I get the usual XP screen to select a user, myself and my partner, as before. I can open xp for all the start menu's, in their basic form (the one with the All Programs, My Docs etc..) but cannot find anything for the pre-installed Vaio software.. esp the WLAN and other settings which I had before I did the wipe. Obviously I'm now running on the basic install but how can I get it back. I've looked everywhere for a disc which I think came with the Laptop when I purchaced it 2 yrs ago but...?
I've another desktop, fully functional with BBand so I can download onto M Stick or CD.

Please can someone help

Thanks in advance

Andy

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

MattWilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:40:39 GMT

Hi All

I've just done a clean install of  XP on my Vaio VGN-FS315B. I get the Vaio intro screen and the bit of music at the start when it re-boots as I did before. Then I get the usual XP screen to select a user, myself and my partner, as before. I can open xp for all the start menu's, in their basic form (the one with the All Programs, My Docs etc..) but cannot find anything for the pre-installed Vaio software.. esp the WLAN and other settings which I had before I did the wipe. Obviously I'm now running on the basic install but how can I get it back. I've looked everywhere for a disc which I think came with the Laptop when I purchaced it 2 yrs ago but...?
I've another desktop, fully functional with BBand so I can download onto M Stick or CD.

Please can someone help

Thanks in advance

Andy

Did you use a recovery disc or just a standard XP disc?

Some of the utilities are here .

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 07:56:15 GMT

Hi Matt
Thanks for the fast reply. I just used the xp disc.
Andy

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

MattWilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:02:34 GMT

That'll be the reason why these are all missing.

You have a recovery partition on your machine so to install it to your factory settings (ie with all the utilites and drivers) restart your VAIO and when you see the VAIO logo and press F10 several time until the recovery console comes up and follow the instructions.

Back up your data first.

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:11:47 GMT

F10 does nothing. Just goes to the main windows screen

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

MattWilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:14:03 GMT

Have you deleted the recovery partition with your fresh install?

If you have then to get all the preinstalled programs and some utilities you will have to buy some recovery discs.

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:36:37 GMT

Just gone into 'disc management'
It says
Volume c Partition basic ntfs healthy Capacity 74.52gb free space 71.90

Does this mean I still have the partition there?

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:38:58 GMT

ps.. there is a vaoi folder there, when i open it i get another with the drivers-then when open it shows various fromaudio to wirelaess lan2 14 in total.

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

MattWilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:42:20 GMT

You should see a partition of about 7GB with no name.

That is the recovery partition but it doesn't sound promising.

When you installed XP again did you delete any partition on the partition setup screen?

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:50:22 GMT

sorry to be thick but did the install some months ago and cannot remember. Looks as tho I did.
In the computer management screen, theres a menu of system tools on the lhs then 2 screens on the rhs, the top one gives the volume c drive etc, and the one below says
disc0 basic 74.52gb online, then theres a split and it says .. cd-rom o dvd.
Looks like I'm screwd then?

How do I get the discs.. any idea please?
Thanks again for your patience and help
Andy

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

MattWilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 08:53:54 GMT

You can request them from VAIO LINK - Phone is quickest!

Your welcome for the help and i hope you get it all sorted

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

onlyme — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 12:00:56 GMT

Hi Matt
Hope I dont jinks this but dug around in my discs and found 2 backup recovery discs did back in march 05. I've inserted and at has 21 minutes to run. I will let you know how I get on. I knew i didi do some recovery discs but so long ago and memory not what it was.... usual excuses

Thanks
andy

Re: Problem after re-install of xp

MattWilson — Fri, 27 Jul 2007 14:45:49 GMT

Hope you will have some luck with that