AUDIO (SOUND)
File DescriptionUPDATE Realtek® High Definition Audio Driver UpdateRelease Date7/20/2010Version6.0.1.6028File Size53.69 MB
This utility updates the Realtek High Definition Audio driver to version 6.0.1.6028 to resolve an issue where audio playback does not function after starting or restarting the computer while connecting noise cancelling headphones to the computer.
This utility updates the Realtek High Definition Audio driver to version 6.0.1.6028 to resolve an issue where audio playback does not function after starting or restarting the computer while connecting noise cancelling headphones to the computer.
File DescriptionRealtek® High Definition Audio DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version6.0.1.6015File Size55.31 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Realtek High Definition Audio driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Realtek High Definition Audio driver.
BIOS
File DescriptionUPDATE BIOS Update UtilityRelease Date10/21/2011VersionR3031C3File Size4.44 MBThis utility updates the BIOS to version R3031C3 to resolve the following issues:
This utility updates the BIOS to version R3031C3 to resolve the following issues:- The computer does not prompt for the BIOS password when resuming from hibernation mode
- The computer does not prompt for the BIOS password during start-up
- The WiMAX® device is displayed as an "Unknown Device" within Device Manager after the system resumes from hibernation
- A white line appears on the LCD during start-up
BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS
File DescriptionUPDATE Broadcom® Bluetooth® Firmware UpdateRelease Date6/28/2010Version2.2.3.593.596aFile Size2.25 MBThis utility updates the Broadcom Bluetooth firmware to version 2.2.3.593.596a to resolve an issue where a Bluetooth device does not maintain connection with the computer.
This utility updates the Broadcom Bluetooth firmware to version 2.2.3.593.596a to resolve an issue where a Bluetooth device does not maintain connection with the computer.
File DescriptionBroadcom® Bluetooth® DriverRelease Date2/25/2010Version6.2.1.500File Size32.54 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Broadcom Bluetooth driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Broadcom Bluetooth driver.
CAMERA
File DescriptionWebCam Companion® 3 SoftwareRelease Date2/25/2010Version3.0.21.278File Size49.04 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the WebCam Companion 3 software.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the WebCam Companion 3 software.
MEMORY CARD READER/WRITER
File DescriptionRicoh® PCIe SD Bus Host Adapter DriverRelease Date2/25/2010Version6.13.2.7File Size1020.86 KBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Ricoh PCIe SD Bus Host Adapter driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Ricoh PCIe SD Bus Host Adapter driver.
File DescriptionRicoh® SD CPRM Memory Card Reader/Writer DriverRelease Date2/25/2010Version3.1.0.4File Size468.86 KBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Ricoh SD CPRM Memory Card Reader/Writer driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Ricoh SD CPRM Memory Card Reader/Writer driver.
MEMORY STICK
File DescriptionRicoh® PCIe Memory Stick® Host Controller DriverRelease Date2/25/2010Version6.13.2.11File Size1.08 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Ricoh PCIe Memory Stick Host Controller driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Ricoh PCIe Memory Stick Host Controller driver.
This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error 
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Base System Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Base System Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
MOTHERBOARD
File DescriptionIntel® Turbo Boost Technology DriverRelease Date2/26/2010Version1.0.1.1002File Size3.27 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Turbo Boost Technology driver.
File DescriptionIntel® Chipset DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version9.1.1.1020File Size2.75 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Chipset driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Chipset driver.
NETWORK
File DescriptionIntel® 82577LC Gigabit Network Connection DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version11.5.4.0File Size1.42 MBThis utility will install the originally shipped version of the Intel Gigabit Network Connection driver.
This utility will install the originally shipped version of the Intel Gigabit Network Connection driver.
This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Ethernet Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Ethernet Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
NOTEBOOK CONTROL AND UTILITIES
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Control Center Software UpdateRelease Date7/26/2010Version4.1.1.07160File Size4.54 MB
This utility updates the VAIO Control Center software to version 4.1.1.07160 to resolve an issue where the L2 Cache memory information is missing from the VAIO Control Center utility.
File DescriptionSony® Notebook UtilitiesRelease Date3/05/2010Version1.0File Size30.93 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped versions of the following Sony Notebook Utilities:
This utility installs the originally shipped versions of the following Sony Notebook Utilities:- VAIO® Event Service 5.1.0.12290
- VAIO Control Center 4.1.0.10160
- Setting Utility Series 5.1.0.13070
- Battery Checker 4.1.0.08270
- VAIO Power Management 5.0.0.12280
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:
This 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: 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
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition plug-in UpdateRelease Date1/13/2012Version1.6.10.11160 / 1.6.11.11160File Size7.02 MBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition plug-in and resolves the following issues:
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition plug-in and resolves the following issues:- VAIO Creation Movie (VAIO Movie Story) may randomly stop functioning while creating movies when the computer is connected to a docking station
- Click to Disc™ projects created by Adobe Premiere® Elements 8 may not open
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition Users Guide UpdateRelease Date7/01/2011Version1.5.00.03020File Size91.45 MBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition users guide and provides the following benefits:
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition users guide and provides the following benefits:- Adds support for Portuguese and Polish languages
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to uninstall the Picture Motion Browser application
- Resolves an issue where the language displayed on the screen is not the same as the language of the operating system
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition plug-in UpdateRelease Date6/29/2011Version1.5.10.06150 / 1.5.11.06150File Size374.26 MBThis utility updates the PMB VAIO Edition plug-in and provides the following benefits:
This utility updates the PMB VAIO Edition plug-in and provides the following benefits:- Resolves an issue where PMB may freeze or hang when trying to adjust media file quality
- Resolves when PMB is unable to change the content of an existing frame picture movie using the "VAIO Creation create Movie" option or is unable to create a movie using the "Starting School" or "Cherry Blossom" theme tracks
- Improves review, encoding, file export performance for models with NVIDIA® graphics and content reading and media disc writing speeds
- Resolves when playlists cannot be selected after using "Memoir" menu design
- Resolves when PMB is unable to read a Click to Disc™ project file
- Adds support for Portuguese and Polish languages and enhances the user interface
- PMB may write the entire movie although the disable section option is enabled
- PMB is unable to create a BD movie disc when importing a 24Mbps or 16Mbps AVCHD™ movie
- A black frame appears between chapters when creating a movie
- PMB may crash when trying to import content from VAIO Movie Story, creating a DVD movie, or may fail to create a disc using BD-R media
- PMB may create a BD-J with the wrong map view when importing a GPS photo
- Resolves an issue where more data cannot be added to a BD-R disc and where an error occurs when authoring BDMV or DVD discs that contain several movie and photo files
- BD-J discs videos from VAIO Movie Story do not accurately reflect the original record time
- BD-J and BDMV discs created may have playback compatibility issues with standalone Blu-ray Disc™ players and the video chapter jump function may not work correctly if created on BD-J discs
- WMA and MP4 audio files cannot be used for background music and the Blu-ray Disc menu may not play properly when created with a still background image and no background music
- Adds support for AVCHD videos created by Handycam® camcorders manufactured before early 2011
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition Plug-in (VAIO Image Optimizer) UpdateRelease Date9/30/2010Version1.3.00.07140File Size47.27 MBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition Plug-in (VAIO Image Optimizer) and provides the following benefits:
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition Plug-in (VAIO Image Optimizer) and provides the following benefits:- Adds support for Portuguese and Polish languages
- Provides an enhanced user interface
- Resolves an issue where the application may freeze or hang when attempting to adjust the quality of the selected media files
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition Plug-in (VAIO Movie Story) UpdateRelease Date9/30/2010Version2.3.00.07140File Size128.82 MBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition Plug-in (VAIO Movie Story) and provides the following benefits:
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition Plug-in (VAIO Movie Story) and provides the following benefits:- Adds support for Portuguese and Polish languages
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to change the content of an existing frame picture movie using the "VAIO Creation create Movie" option
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to create a movie file when using the "Starting School" movie theme and "Cherry Blossom" theme track
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition Settings UpdateRelease Date9/03/2010Version1.0.01.08240File Size845.86 KBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition Settings to version 1.0.01.08240 to resolve an issue where the application is unable to create a data disc using Optiarc® or Pioneer® optical drives.
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition Settings to version 1.0.01.08240 to resolve an issue where the application is unable to create a data disc using Optiarc® or Pioneer® optical drives.
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition Guide UpdateRelease Date7/13/2010Version1.2.00.15250File Size93.12 MBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition user guide to add support for Portuguese and Polish languages.
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition user guide to add support for Portuguese and Polish languages.
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition UpdateRelease Date3/26/2010Version5.1.00.13280File Size214.94 MBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition to version 5.1.00.13280 and provides the following benefits:
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition to version 5.1.00.13280 and provides the following benefits:- Updates the Picture Motion Browser icon
- Resolves an issue where the VAIO Creation icon may appear twice within the Picture Motion Browser application
- Resolves an issue where the Picture Motion Browser title bar is distorted when attempting to login after the computer resumes from sleep, hibernation, or switch user mode
- Resolves an issue where Picture Motion Browser is unable to import a video file from Blu-ray Disc™ media that was created using Click to Disc or Click to Disc Editor applications
- Improves the TransferJet™ import speed
File DescriptionUPDATE Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition Settings UpdateRelease Date1/19/2010Version1.0.00.11260File Size605.86 KBThis utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition settings to add the "Evernote for VAIO" link for systems with the Evernote for VAIO application installed.
This utility updates the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition settings to add the "Evernote for VAIO" link for systems with the Evernote for VAIO application installed.
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.
For 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?
POWER MANAGEMENT
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Power Management UpdateRelease Date6/30/2010Version5.1.1.06180File Size3.77 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Power Management software to version 5.1.1.06180 to resolve an issue where the display colors setting may change from 32-bit to 16-bit without user prompting.
This utility updates the VAIO Power Management software to version 5.1.1.06180 to resolve an issue where the display colors setting may change from 32-bit to 16-bit without user prompting.
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Power Management UpdateRelease Date3/09/2010Version5.0.1.01270File Size3.52 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Power Management software to version 5.0.1.01270 to improve the power consumption when the display color quality is set to 16-bit color.
This utility updates the VAIO Power Management software to version 5.0.1.01270 to improve the power consumption when the display color quality is set to 16-bit color.
RAID
File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series/6 Series SATA RAID Controller DriverRelease Date8/26/2010Version9.6.0.1014File Size10.06 MBThis utility updates the Intel ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series/6 Series SATA RAID Controller driver to version 9.6.0.1014 to resolve an issue where the computer may experience a slow start-up when configured for RAID 0 using two SSD (Solid State Drive) storage devices.
This utility updates the Intel ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series/6 Series SATA RAID Controller driver to version 9.6.0.1014 to resolve an issue where the computer may experience a slow start-up when configured for RAID 0 using two SSD (Solid State Drive) storage devices.
File DescriptionUPDATE SATA Registry UpdateRelease Date8/26/2010Version1.0.0.07280File Size1.95 MBThis utility installs the SATA registry update to resolve an issue where the computer may experience slow performance or freezing (stops responding) when using SSD (Solid State Drive) storage devices.
This utility installs the SATA registry update to resolve an issue where the computer may experience slow performance or freezing (stops responding) when using SSD (Solid State Drive) storage devices.
File DescriptionIntel® ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID Controller DriverRelease Date2/26/2010Version9.5.4.1001File Size10.42 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID Controller driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel ICH8M-E/ICH9M-E/5 Series SATA RAID Controller 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:
This 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:
This 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 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.
SECURITY
File DescriptionUPEK® Protector Suite® 2009 SoftwareRelease Date1/19/2010Version5.9.2.5974File Size34.25 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the UPEK Protector Suite 2009 software including the following components:
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the UPEK Protector Suite 2009 software including the following components:- Protector Suite 2009 Application
- TouchStrip® Fingerprint Sensor Driver
This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Fingerprint Sensor" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Fingerprint Sensor" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
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:
This 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® Location UtilityRelease Date11/18/2009Version1.1.00.06060File Size1.69 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Location Utility.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Location Utility.
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Application Data UpdateRelease Date6/01/2011Version1.0.0.04130File Size1.03 MBThis utility updates the VAIO application data to resolve an issue where the VAIO Care™ application will not start after uninstalling the Media Gallery™ software.
This utility updates the VAIO application data to resolve an issue where the VAIO Care™ application will not start after uninstalling the Media Gallery™ software.
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.
This 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).
This 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).
File DescriptionVAIO Care™ SoftwareRelease Date3/05/2010Version5.0.3.11130File Size49.55 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Care software including the following components:
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Care software including the following components:- VAIO Care version 5.0.3.11130
- VAIO Hardware Diagnostics version 3.9.1.091009.0
- VAIO Location Utility version 1.1.00.06060
File DescriptionVAIO® Application LauncherRelease Date3/05/2010Version1.0File Size481.39 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Application Launcher. This utility also installs the following components:
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Application Launcher. This utility also installs the following components:- Media Gallery 1.1.0.10210
- Media Gallery Extension 1.0.0.06190
- VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager 3.6.0.09250
- VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Network Service Manager 3.6.0.09080
- VAIO Content Metadata Manager Settings 3.6.0.09240
- VAIO Entertainment Platform 3.6.0.09150
- VAIO Content Metadata XML Interface 3.6.0.09080
- VAIO Content Monitoring Settings 2.4.1.09180
- VAIO Media plus 2.0.1.12170
- VAIO Media Plus Extension
- VAIO Media plus Opening Movie WW 2.0
- VAIO Original Function 2.0.0.07010
- VAIO Personalization Manager 2.0.0.06220
- VAIO Transfer Support 1.1 - 1.1.0.10200
This application is used to launch the Media Gallery application when the "VAIO" button is pressed.
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO Care™ Software UpdateRelease Date1/26/2010Version5.1.0.13200File Size24.61 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Care software to version 5.1.0.13200 and provides the following benefits:
This utility updates the VAIO Care software to version 5.1.0.13200 and provides the following benefits:- Improved user interface
- Improved response time when using the "Undo Cleaning" feature
- Improved VAIO Care notification system
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
File DescriptionSony® Shared LibraryRelease Date11/20/2009Version5.5.0.10160File Size1.81 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Shared Library.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Shared Library.
File DescriptionIntel® Management Engine Interface DriverRelease Date2/26/2010Version6.0.0.1179File Size6.43 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Management Engine Interface driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel Management Engine Interface driver.
This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager as "PCI Simple Communications Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
that may appear in Device Manager as "PCI Simple Communications Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
File DescriptionSony® Firmware Extension Parser Device DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version8.0.1.2File Size1006.36 KBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device driver.
This 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.
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Unknown Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
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.
This 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 Date7/07/2010Version5.1.3.05260File Size2.87 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Event Service to version 5.1.3.05260 to resolve the following issues:
This utility updates the VAIO Event Service to version 5.1.3.05260 to resolve the following issues:- The VAIO Care™ application will not launch using the "Assist" button after resuming from sleep mode
- The auto dimmer feature may stop functioning properly
- 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
- The Auto/Speed/Stamina switch may not function properly
- The system does not adjust the image size to properly fit the TV screen when connected to HDTV via an HDMI connection
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.
This utility updates the metadata pictures for VAIO hardware within the "Device and Printers" utility.
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.
This utility updates the TouchPad settings to resolve an issue where the cursor may move erratically while typing on the keyboard.
File DescriptionSynaptics® PS/2 Port TouchPad DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version14.0.16.0File Size28.06 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad driver.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Synaptics PS/2 Port TouchPad driver.
VAIO MEDIA SOFTWARE
File DescriptionUPDATE Media Gallery™ UpdateRelease Date12/07/2011Version2.0.2.12040File Size335.38 MBThis utility updates the Media Gallery software to resolve the following issues:
This utility updates the Media Gallery software to resolve the following issues:- The Gesture function intermittently does not recognize hand gestures
- The VAIO Care™ application is unable to launch after uninstalling the Media Gallery software
- "Home" and "tool" icons are now added
- The "Volume" icon is now located in the upper right hand corner of the screen for better visibility
- Music can now be sorted using the "Genre" option
- Pictures can now be sorted using the "Folders" option
- Pictures can now be sorted using the "Display only photos with smiles","Display only photos with faces", "Display only photos", or "Display only video" options
- Searches can now be run using the "Search" option of the Media Gallery software
- Improves the performance of the Media Gallery software
- Enables the BRAVIA® Internet Video feature
- Enables the Gestures functionality within the Media Gallery software
- The user interface has been redsigned to provide a better user experience in Media Gallery 2.0
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Entertainment Platform Library UpdateRelease Date10/11/2011Version1.0.2.08150File Size216.17 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Entertainment Platform Library and provides the following benefits:
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Entertainment Platform Library and provides the following benefits:- Resolves an issue where downloaded music may not play after analyzing the content using the VAIO analyzing manager
- Resolves an issue where the sound may become distorted when playing music content from Blu-ray Disc™ media using mono mode
- Resolves an issue where the music content may stop functioning when playing through a network
- Prevents an application crash with Failure_Bucket_ID 8523606
- Improves the performance of the Picture Motion Browser application
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to playback music that was recommended by the VAIO Personalization Manager within the Media Gallery application
- Resolves an issue where the Chorus Playback Duration feature does not play the correct section of the music file
- Enables a new feature to use the content search for smile detection, laughter, and close-up face pictures within the VAIO Movie Story and Media Gallery™ applications
- Enables support to read AVCHD™ (720p) video format within the VAIO Movie Story and Click to Disc Editor applications
- Enables support to read GPS video within the Click to Disc Editor application
- Resolves an issue where VAIO Media Plus will not start after running the "System Tune-up" feature within the VAIO Care™ application
File DescriptionUPDATE Media Gallery™ UpdateRelease Date4/05/2012Version2.0.3.03220 / 2.0.4.03220 / 2.1.1.03220File Size5.53 MBThis utility updates the Media Gallery software to resolve the following issues:
This utility updates the Media Gallery software to resolve the following issues:- The editing function stops responding when the video option is opened using Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition.
- When video playback is stopped then restarted while using full screen mode a black line is displayed.
File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager UpdateRelease Date6/23/2011Version3.9.1.5240 / 3.9.31.5240File Size1.87 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager software to version 3.9.1.5240 / 3.9.31.5240 to improve the performance of analyzing media content on the computer.
This utility updates the VAIO Content Metadata Intelligent Analyzing Manager software to version 3.9.1.5240 / 3.9.31.5240 to improve the performance of analyzing media content on the computer.
File DescriptionUPDATE Media Gallery Help Guide UpdateRelease Date1/07/2010Version1.1.3.12210 / 1.1.4.12210 / 1.1.5.12210File Size5.83 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Media Gallery Help Guide.
This utility installs an updated version of the Media Gallery Help Guide.
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.
This 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 5 SoftwareRelease Date11/23/2009Version5.0.0.10300File Size12.48 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Update 5 software.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the VAIO Update 5 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:
This 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 DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Platform Software UpdateRelease Date1/19/2012Version1.1.0File Size4.31 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Platform software to resolve an issue where the Media Gallery™ application cannot be reinstalled after it has been uninstalled.
This utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Platform software to resolve an issue where the Media Gallery™ application cannot be reinstalled after it has been uninstalled.
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.
This 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 DescriptionNVIDIA® GeForce® GT 330M Video DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version8.16.11.8880File Size121.36 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M video driver including the following components:
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M video driver including the following components:- NVIDIA GeForce GT 330M
- Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator HD
This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Standard VGA Graphics Adapter" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
WIRELESS
File DescriptionSmartWi™ Connection UtilityRelease Date11/23/2009Version4.9.4.20091005.2246File Size35.12 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the SmartWi Connection Utility.
This utility installs the originally shipped version of the SmartWi Connection Utility.
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.
This utility updates the SmartWi™ Connection Utility or VAIO® Wireless Wizard software's to resolve a security issue.
WIRELESS LAN
File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 DriverRelease Date6/06/2011Version13.5.0.6File Size9.68 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 driver and provides the following benefits:
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 driver and provides the following benefits:- Resolves an issue where the computer may lose a wireless connection
- Resolves an issue where the user is unable to turn on the Intel Wireless Display
- Resolves an issue where the computer may intermittently lose a wireless connection
- Helps reduce video latency (choppiness) when using the Intel Wireless Display for streaming content
- Resolves an issue where the computer may drop connection while using the Intel Wireless Display
File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 AGN Driver UpdateRelease Date9/08/2010Version13.2.1.5File Size39.72 MBThis utility updates the Intel wireless LAN driver to version 13.2.1.5 to resolve an issue where the computer intermittently loses wireless connection.
This utility updates the Intel wireless LAN driver to version 13.2.1.5 to resolve an issue where the computer intermittently loses wireless connection.
File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® Wireless Driver UpdateRelease Date6/23/2010Version13.1.1.1File Size7.47 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Intel Wireless driver and provides the following benefits:
This utility installs an updated version of the Intel Wireless driver and provides the following benefits:- Resolves an issue where a blue screen may occur with the stop error "0xD1"
- Improves the wireless network connection
File DescriptionIntel® Centrino® Advanced-N 6200 AGN DriverRelease Date2/24/2010Version13.0.0.107File Size40.74 MBThis utility installs the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN wireless LAN driver.
This utility installs the Intel Centrino Advanced-N 6200 AGN wireless LAN driver.
This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Network Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
that may appear in Device Manager next to "Network Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.
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