CLEAN INSTALL OF 64BIT WINDOWS 7 ON VGC-LV1S - DRIVER PROBLEMS

[jazz_x]

Hi,

I have a VGC-LV1S which was running Windows Vista 32bit, I performed a clean install of the 64bit version of Windows 7. There are a few issues coming up on Device Manager which I'm guessing require a driver update. I have tried using my original CD but this does not work (is this because they will be 32bit drivers?). Windows Media Centre does not pick up a TV Tuner, I downloaded the 64bit driver for a LV2SJ which installed successfully but when going on Media Centre to configure the TV setup it just crashes. I also cannot use the F5 and F6 Keys to change the brightness nor can I zoom in and out using the keyboard.

Is there a set of drivers I can use to help me solve this issue? The Media Centre one is the main one. I have checked here http://www.vaio-link.com/os/vista/64bit/ but they don't seem to have a TV Tuner driver for a LV1S.

Will it just be easier for me to install the 32bit?

Any advice is appreciated.

Thanks

[pauphill3]

See the link below
- 32 bit drivers don't always work on 64 bit it seems

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-question...

If you find an answer to this problem please let me know on here as I am planning on doing the same thing, but have not bought Windows 7 64 bit as yet.

It may be worth searching on google to see if other users have upgraded Vista to 64 bit on this model or raise a support request to Sony.

[pauphill3]

Another thought

Have you tried this approach..

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-GB/windows-vista/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-prop...

[wilberforcep]

Hmmmm... this sounds like exactly the same problem I am having. Please let me know if you manage to sort it out.

Will