Sony Vaio VPCX111KX Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit Drivers

AUDIO (SOUND)

File DescriptionRealtek® High Definition Audio DriverRelease Date9/30/2009Version6.0.1.5874File Size34.63 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Realtek High Definition Audio Driver.

BIOS

File DescriptionUPDATE BIOS Update UtilityRelease Date1/19/2010VersionR0084U4File Size2.22 MBThis utility updates the BIOS to version R0084U4 and provides the following benefits:

• Improved CPU fan control
• Optimized CPU performance settings
• Improved SSD (Solid State Drive) operation

BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS

File DescriptionBroadcom® Bluetooth® DriverRelease Date9/28/2009Version6.2.0.9600File Size26.44 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Broadcom Bluetooth driver.

CD/DVD DRIVES

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® DVD-RW AW-G540A USB Device Firmware UpdateRelease Date12/22/2009Version1.W2File Size1.31 MBThis utility updates the Sony DVD-RW AW-G540A firmware for the VGP-UDRW1 external USB optical drive to version 1.W2 and provides the following benefits:

• Provides support for the Microsoft® Windows® XP, Windows Vista®, and Windows® 7 operating systems
• Resolves an issue where an error may occur when performing a backup and restore within Windows 7
• Provides support for the gapless playback feature when creating a music CD/DVD using Windows Media® Player

CLICK TO DISC™

File DescriptionUPDATE Click to Disc Software UpdateRelease Date7/23/2010Version1.2.73.04270File Size47.49 MBThis utility updates the Click to Disc software to version 1.2.73.04270 and provides the following benefits:

• Resolves an issue where the project processing may not advance properly when creating an HDMV project from Memory Stick® media
• Resolves an issue where the "Help" button from the disc making screen does not function
• Resolves an issue where the error message "Some media files could not be written because the disc became full during writing" occurs while burning to Blu-ray™ Disc media
• Resolves an issue where the error message "Unknown Error" occurs when importing content from Memory Stick media in a Handycam® camcorder
• Resolves an issue where selecting "DVD-VR" or "BDAV" in Click to Disc Editor is not reflected under "disk kind" for VAIO® Content Exporter
• Resolves an issue where the user is not be able to import files from a SD card
• Resolves an issue where a blue screen occurs when attempting to capture video from a video camera via an i-link® connection
• Adds VAIO Content Exporter support for file output from VAIO Movie Story version 1.3x
• Adds VAIO Content Exporter support for MP4 (720p) input
• Adds VAIO Content Exporter support for output to the mylo™ personal communicator
• Improves compatibility with Sony® camcorders using the AVCHD™ format, and with Sony Blu-ray Disc players

For Sony Blu-ray Disc Player Owners

For best compatibility with your Blu-ray Disc player, make sure your player has the latest firmware installed. Please check the player's Drivers & Software page for available updates.

MEMORY CARD READER/WRITER

File DescriptionSony® Memory Card Reader/Writer DriverRelease Date9/30/2009Version1.0.0.0File Size759.29 KBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Memory Card Reader/Writer driver.

MOTHERBOARD

File DescriptionIntel® Chipset DriverRelease Date9/28/2009Version8.8.0.1014File Size2.84 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Chipset driver.

NETWORK

File DescriptionMarvell® Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller DriverRelease Date9/28/2009Version11.10.5.3File Size1.04 MBThis utility installs the Marvell Yukon 88E8057 PCI-E Gigabit Ethernet Controller driver.

NOTEBOOK CONTROL AND UTILITIES

File DescriptionSony® Notebook UtilitiesRelease Date10/01/2009Version1.0File Size22.04 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped versions of the following Sony Notebook Utilities:

• Battery Checker 4.0.0.05260
• Setting Utility Series 5.0.0.07300
• VAIO Event Service 5.0.0.06261
• VAIO Control Center 4.0.0.06120
• VAIO Power Management 4.0.0.08240

File DescriptionUPDATE Setting Utility Series UpdateRelease Date2/17/2010Version5.0.3.02040File Size6.01 MBThis utility updates the Setting Utility Series software to version 5.0.3.02040 and provides the following benefits:

• Resolves an issue where the disable LAN option is missing from the VAIO® Power Management utility
• Changes the default settings of the Battery Care function from 80% to 100%
• Resolves an issue where the Battery Care function settings are not saved
• Resolves an issue where the "S" shortcut key cannot be programmed to launch an installed application after a previous shortcut application is removed
• Adds support for high DPI

PICTURE MOTION BROWSER

File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser (PMB) UpdateRelease Date11/08/2011Version5.8.02File Size3.51 MBThis utility updates PMB versions 1.1 through 5.8.01, and Cyber-shot Viewer version 1.0, to PMB version 5.8.02 and provides the following benefits:

• Adds the capability to burn 3D and 60p/50p videos on Blu-ray Disc™ media without being converted
  Note: Requires the PMB Blu-ray Disc Add-on Software. If the add-on software is already installed, it is not necessary to install it again.
• Adds support for SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) ID when uploading to the Personal Space™ service
  Note: Applicable in countries where the Personal Space service is available.
  Click the appropriate link below for more information on the Personal Space service and SEN ID:
  • United States
  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (French)
  Note: On April 25, 2012, Personal Space became PlayMemories Online™. For additional details, please visit the PlayMemories Online web page. To use the PlayMemories Online service, please update your PMB (Picture Motion Browser) to PlayMemories Home Ver.1.30.
• Improves image quality of a DVD created from progressive video.
• Improves image quality for seamless disc creation from videos recorded in mixed recording modes
• Resolves an issue where previously imported images are imported again when shot using the continuous shooting function

Click here to see the complete PMB revision history

PLAYMEMORIES HOME™

File DescriptionUPDATE PlayMemories Home™ version 1.3 Update ProgramRelease Date5/01/2012Version1.3File Size133.25 MBFor the users of PlayMemories Home, Picture Motion Browser, and Cyber-shot® Viewer, we are offering the latest update to PlayMemories Home version 1.3.

This software update provides the following benefits over PlayMemories Home version 1.2:

• Adds support for the new PlayMemories Online™ service. 
  
  Note: This service is replacing the Personal Space service and is applicable only in countries where the PlayMemories Online service is available. Please visit the PlayMemories Online web page for additional details.
• Adds the capability for still images in the camera to be printed from the "Camera Direct" view

Benefits provided by previous updates and included in version 1.3:

• Adds support for wireless image transfer from a camera with Wi-Fi® function to a computer with Windows® XP operating system.
• Adds support for 3D playback with systems meeting the following requirements:
  • OS: Windows® 7 (with service pack 1)
  • CPU: Intel® i5 or faster (Core™ i7 or faster recommended)
  • Supported video format: MPEG-4 MVC/H.264 AVCHD™ version 2.0
  • For 3D playback, your computer needs to be equipped with NVIDIA® 3D Vision®. Please refer to the NVIDIA website for details and system requirements.
    Note: 3D videos may not play smoothly in all computer environments.
• If you have a VAIO® computer please visit, What is the difference between the PlayMemories Home for VAIO software and the PlayMemories Home software that ships with other Sony electronic devices?

POINTING DEVICE

File DescriptionUPDATE Alps® Pointing Device for VAIO® Driver UpdateRelease Date4/19/2010Version7.5.505.405File Size11.32 MBThis utility updates the Alps Pointing Device for VAIO driver to version 7.5.505.405 to resolve the following issues:

• The default cursor animation stops working
• Video distortion occurs during computer shutdown

File DescriptionAlps® Pointing Device for VAIO® DriverRelease Date9/30/2009Version7.5.505.309File Size10.79 MBThis utility installs the the originally shipped version of Alps Pointing Device for VAIO driver.

REMOTE SOFTWARE

File DescriptionUPDATE Remote Keyboard Software UpdateRelease Date8/22/2011Version1.1.0.07060File Size28.95 MBThis utility installs updated version 1.1.0.07060 of the Remote Keyboard software and provides the following benefits:

• Provides the capability to establish a Bluetooth® wireless connection between the computer and a PlayStation®3, so that the computer keyboard can be used to operate the PlayStation3 system
• Allows a wireless connection between the computer and certain Sony® televisions so that the computer keyboard or touchpad can be used to operate the TV
• Enables text input functionality from the computer keyboard to compatible BRAVIA® HD televisions, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and PlayStation3 devices
• Allows the user to obtain music title, artist, and album information playing on a networked Sony BRAVIA HDTV set using TrackID

File DescriptionUPDATE Remote Play with PlayStation®3 UpdateRelease Date7/27/2011Version1.1.0.15071File Size33.94 MBThis utility updates the Remote Play with PlayStation3 software to version 1.1.0.15071 and provides the following benefits:

• Resolves an issue where video and audio latency may occur when using an ATI® graphics card
• Improves playback response times
• Adds a new setting feature for playback decode mode switching
• Resolves an issue where audio and video do not synchronize
• Resolves an issue where the user is unable to sign-in to the PlayStation network using more than 33 characters
• Resolves an issue where the error message "d3dx9_42.dll" may appear
• Adds Portuguese language support
• Resolves an issue where anti-virus software may show an alert that the Remote Play with PlayStation 3 software is a security threat

File DescriptionUPDATE Remote Play with PlayStation®3Release Date9/12/2010Version1.0.2.06170File Size30.44 MBThis utility installs the Remote Play with PlayStation3 software.

This utility allows you to display the PlayStation3 system screen on your computer using a network connection and remotely operate the PlayStation3 system.

SONY APPLICATIONS (VARIOUS)

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO Care™ Software UpdateRelease Date12/02/2011Version6.4.2.11150File Size58.76 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Care software and provides the following benefits:

• Updates the support phone number listed for Brazil within the VAIO Care software
• Improves the Self Heal functionality by allowing critical updates to be installed silently
• Improves the VAIO Care user interface
• Provides a link to the Sony® forum within the Contact Sony option
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Care application
• Resolves an issue where the VAIO Care application may stop responding after performing a Self Heal
• Fan and Blu-ray Disc™ diagnostic information is now included in the Hardware Diagnostic Tool for selected models
• The Media Gallery™ application may not launch properly after running the "System Tune-up"
• Resolves an issue where a .NET framework error message may appear while using the VAIO Care application

File DescriptionVAIO® Transfer SupportRelease Date12/15/2009Version1.0.0.07290File Size6.90 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Transfer Support utility to provide a companion guide for the Windows® Easy Transfer application.

The Windows Easy Transfer application helps you transfer personal files, e-mail, data files, media, and settings from your old computer to the new one. The Windows Easy Transfer wizard helps transfer the data that is important to you, including:

• User accounts
• Files and folders
• Program data files and settings
• E-mail messages, settings, and contacts
• Photos, music, and videos
• Windows settings
• Internet settings

File DescriptionVAIO® Location UtilityRelease Date11/18/2009Version1.1.00.06060File Size1.69 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Location Utility.

File DescriptionVAIO® Messenger UpdateRelease Date2/11/2011Version2.0.202.0File Size7.70 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Messenger software to version 2.0.202.0 to resolve an issue where VAIO Messenger fails to install.

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Transfer Support UpdateRelease Date7/07/2010Version1.1.2.06030File Size11.80 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Transfer Support utility to resolve an issue where the application is unable to connect to another computer when the IP address includes a "0" (zero).

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

File DescriptionSony® Firmware Extension Parser Device DriverRelease Date9/28/2009Version8.0.1.1File Size849.29 KBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device driver.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error  that may appear in Device Manager next to "Unknown Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

File DescriptionSony® Shared LibraryRelease Date9/24/2009Version72524E8DFile Size1.80 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Shared Library.

SYSTEM SOFTWARE

File DescriptionCRITICAL 90-Day Survey PatchRelease Date1/25/2011Version1.0File Size2.53 MBThis utility installs the 90-Day Survey Patch to resolve an issue where a system crash may occur with an error that includes Bucket ID 9681180.

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Event Service UpdateRelease Date5/25/2010Version5.0.3.05060File Size2.96 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Event Service to resolve the following issues:

• The volume control may not work when using the Fn+F3 or Fn+F4 function keys
• The volume control may not work when using the remote control
• The "Color Mode Setting" function within the VAIO Control Center utility may not work properly when selecting a different color mode
• Using the Alt+Tab or Alt+F4 shortcut keys to switch or end an application may not function properly

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Peripherals Metadata UpdateRelease Date2/12/2010Version1.0.1.12090File Size3.70 MBThis utility updates the metadata pictures for VAIO hardware within the "Device and Printers" utility.

File DescriptionSony® Programmable I/O Control Device DriverRelease Date9/28/2009Version8.0.1.1File Size854.79 KBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Programmable I/O Control Device driver.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error  that may appear in Device Manager next to "Unknown Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

TOUCHPAD

File DescriptionUPDATE TouchPad Settings UpdateRelease Date4/14/2011Version1.0File Size1004.11 KBThis utility updates the TouchPad settings to resolve an issue where the cursor may move erratically while typing on the keyboard.

VAIO UPDATE

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Update Software UpdateRelease Date11/23/2011Version5.5.2.11070File Size24.48 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Update software to resolve an issue where the VAIO Update application is unable to obtain the model information of the computer after installing VAIO Update version 5.5.1.

File DescriptionVAIO® Update 4 SoftwareRelease Date11/19/2009Version4.2.0.07300File Size4.85 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Update 4 software.

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Update SoftwareRelease Date3/27/2012Version5.6.1.02150File Size24.68 MBThis utility will install an updated version of the VAIO Update software to resolve the following issues:

• VAIO Update may stop responding
• Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown functions are not available during the installation of a patch
• Updates are not received if the computer is behind a proxy server

File DescriptionCRITICAL VAIO® Update Software UpdateRelease Date7/09/2010Version5.1.1.06090File Size9.95 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Update software to version 5.1.1.06090 and provides improved performance and features of the VAIO Update application.

VIDEO

File DescriptionIntel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500 DriverRelease Date10/01/2009Version8.14.10.2011File Size29.81 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Driver.

File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 500 Driver UpdateRelease Date7/14/2010Version8.14.10.2024File Size11.03 MBThis utility updates the Intel Graphics Media Accelerator 500 driver to version 8.14.10.2024 to resolve the following issues:

• Video distortion may occur when playing a DVD using the Windows® Media Player or the Windows Media Center applications
• A black screen may occur when playing a DVD using the WinDVD application
• A black screen may occur when playing a DVD using the Windows Media Player or the Windows Media Center applications
• A black screen may occur when playing a movie using the Windows Media Center application in full screen mode
• The application window frame may not appear

WIRELESS

File DescriptionCRITICAL Wireless Component UpdateRelease Date1/20/2012Version1.0.0.12220File Size3.68 MBThis utility updates the SmartWi™ Connection Utility or VAIO® Wireless Wizard software's to resolve a security issue.

File DescriptionUPDATE SmartWi™ Connection Utility UpdateRelease Date1/22/2010Version4.9.4.20091120.2325File Size17.75 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the SmartWi Connection Utility to provide support for the Boingo Wireless® network and the VZAccess Manager version 7.2.

File DescriptionQualcomm® Gobi™ 2000 Wireless HS-USB Modem 9225 DriverRelease Date9/24/2009Version2.0.6.5File Size35.21 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Qualcomm Gobi 2000 Wireless HS-USB Modem 9225 driver.

File DescriptionSmartWi™ Connection UtilityRelease Date9/22/2009Version4.8.4.20090902.2130File Size16.95 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the SmartWi Connection Utility.

File DescriptionVZAccess Manager UtilityRelease Date9/22/2009Version6.11.8.2353File Size15.67 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VZAccess Manager Utility.

WIRELESS LAN

File DescriptionUPDATE Marvell® Atheros® AR928X/AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter UpdateRelease Date11/19/2009Version8.0.0.238File Size30.77 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Atheros AR928X/AR9285 Wireless Network Adapter driver to resolve the following issues:

• A blue screen with the stop error "0xD1" may occur when attempting to use the "Add a device" or "Add a printer" wizard to add a device or printer to the system
• The yellow exclamation point error  appears in Device Manager next to "Microsoft Virtual WiFi Adapter" after attempting to use the "Add a device" or "Add a printer" wizard to add a device or printer to the system

File DescriptionMarvell® Atheros® AR928X Wireless Network Adapter DriverRelease Date9/28/2009Version8.0.0.171File Size1.76 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Marvell Atheros AR928X Wireless Network Adapter driver.

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