looking for some advice to get a Vaio back up running
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looking for some advice to get a Vaio back up running
PCG-2F1L all in one, got it in 2008 - runs Vista home premium - so the HDD went out, not showing up in BIOS, so I want to put it a new HDD and get it back up running. It has a Seagate Barracuda 320g. So do I get the same HDD (do they make them any more) and then will I be able to re-install Vista with my authentic code on the back of my box ( no disks came with it )
I am looking for the least expensive way to get back up. If the above scenario won't go, what will?
Thanks a lot, and hope you have a great day !
I am looking for the least expensive way to get back up. If the above scenario won't go, what will?
Thanks a lot, and hope you have a great day !
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Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s 3.5" Hard Drive (Perpendicular Recording Technology) Bare Drive - Newegg.com
If that's the HD, it's still available. You maybe able to buy the recovery CD from Sony.
If that's the HD, it's still available. You maybe able to buy the recovery CD from Sony.
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I looked at Sony's website and while I didn't know your sub model I did put in the model number you gave me and I am sorry to say this but you will not be able to get Windows Vista from Sony. Here is the page I went to Sony eSupport - VGC-JS110J/B - Support . While you can't get Vista you can buy Windows 7 Home Premium fairly cheaply and they do have Windows 7 drivers for your computer. If you want to go real cheap and can't afford Windows 7 then download and make a copy of Linux, I suggest PCLinuxOs.