Drivers and utilities for PCG-7H2M

[roligan]

Somebody gave me a VAIO PCG-7H2M. I can't seem to find the drivers and utilities on Sony support.

Somebody here http://www.fixya.com/support/t6251303-need_drivers_4_sony suggested to use the drivers/utilities from VAIO PCG-K33.

Does anybody know if that would work?

[roligan]

I have just tried to execute two of the files and got the message that it was not intended for my model (PCG-7H2M).

I have formatted my hard drive and re-installed Windows XP so I badly need the drivers/utilities.

Where do I find them?

[rich912]

Hi roligan,

You are quoting the chassis number and may find the model is similar to VGN – FExxx.

Have a look on the screen surround or above the keyboard. Once you have the correct model number we will be able to point you in the right direction.

Rich

[roligan]

Hi Rich,

yes the model number is VCG-FE11S and the drivers for the FE11S is here:  VAIO Support Europe

There were 4 files which I have put on my portable hard drive which I then plugged into my VAIO.

There are
- drivers
- modem
- utilities
- video

I have managed to install all the utilities.

However, I have problems with the other 3. When I try to install a  driver it asks me to extract a file. When I extract the file then all I  get is just the same files as before. I don't seem to be able to find  the execute file which actually installs the file.

Really appreciate any advice you might have.

Roligan

[rich912 · Accepted solution]

Hi Roligan,

If there are no executable files or files named Setup.exe within some of the folders then you will need to update that particular device driver from within Device Manager.

Open Device Manager and look for any devices with a warning symbol. Right click the device and select Update Driver. You then need to point the update wizard to the relevant .inf file within the extracted folder for the device using the 'Have Disk' method. If you are unfamiliar with this have a look at this link:

http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/inf/sb/CS-009272.htm#b

For example if it is the Modem point it to SnyHDANk.inf. – For the Video NVSZ.INF.

I hope this helps.

Rich

[roligan]

Hi Rich,

understand the device manager process. How do I know what a warning sign is?

Roligan

[rich912]

Hi Roligan,

The warning symbol is usually an exclamation mark in a yellow triangle if no driver has successfully installed or, if the device is unrecognised, a question mark. Device Manager will normally expand any device with this problem and the warning symbol will be obvious.

However, if a generic driver has successfully installed you will not see any warning but the device may not work as expected. In this case you will need to locate the device (within Device Manager) in order to update the driver using the ‘Have Disk’ method.

Rich

[roligan]

Hi Rich,

perhaps it's best to take one example.

In the 'Drivers' folder there is a folder called 'Camera'. In that folder are all the files attached. I have no idea how to install them.

I don't get a notification when you post which is really annoying. Do you have an email address for communication?

I really appreciate all your help.

Regards,

Roligan

[rich912]

Hi Roligan,

Taking the Camera as an example usbvm321.inf (File type ‘Setup Information’) is the file you need to point to.

I think the problem is that the folder view is not showing known file extensions. To make file extensions visible do the following:

Click ‘Tools > Folder Options’ > Click on the ‘View’ tab. Scroll down to and remove the check against ‘Hide extensions for known file types’ – click ‘Apply’.

I will send you a PM with a contact email address.

Rich

Message was edited by: rich912

Edited to give correct location for 'Folder Options'.

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