Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

Hello



I just upgrade from VGN SZ79N to VPC Z138GG

I'm very happy with the new cazy power laptop.



But now I have some problem with my vaio

I need to split the partion to 2 drives. and i need to install windows 7 ultimate clean install.



Then when I install new windows I delete the OEM partion.

Now my vaio not stable and i need to restore to factory default.

But when I boot to recovery mode by Assist button it not going to recovery mode but it boot to the windows.



I can't restore to factorey default any more.

And body can help me to find the recovery disk please?



Thank you all

Reply 1 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

If you did not make a set of recovery discs before doing what you've mentioned, then unfortunately, you'll have to contact Sony to buy a set of recovery discs from them.



Good luck.

Reply 2 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

You should be able to find the DVDs for Win7 online, then use the serial number from your Z to activate it. The drivers specific to the Z can be found on Sony's support site.



Edit: Oops, didn't realize you are already using the Win Ultimate disks. Anyway, downloading the drivers from Sony should bring it pretty much to the same state.

Reply 3 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

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Originally Posted by SPEEDwithJJ If you did not make a set of recovery discs before doing what you've mentioned, then unfortunately, you'll have to contact Sony to buy a set of recovery discs from them. Good luck.

correct!! i too is looking for recovery discs for my Z11..

Reply 4 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

If anyone has hosting space, I am willing to upload the images of the recovery discs for the VPCZ1388GG.

Reply 5 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

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Originally Posted by SPEEDwithJJ If you did not make a set of recovery discs before doing what you've mentioned, then unfortunately, you'll have to contact Sony to buy a set of recovery discs from them. Good luck.

Don't know what Sony charges, but I've never seen a mfr charge more than $20, and I think they are the safest bet.

Reply 6 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

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Originally Posted by ota-con If anyone has hosting space, I am willing to upload the images of the recovery discs for the VPCZ1388GG.

Thank you so much.

can you upload via



Free File Hosting - Online Storage; Upload Mp3, Videos, Music. Backup Files

Reply 7 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

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Originally Posted by mollis Thank you so much. can you upload via Free File Hosting - Online Storage; Upload Mp3, Videos, Music. Backup Files

that says 5GB max... win ultimate partition is like 15GB? I don't think compressing will be that much less. I think the best option will be to get a file of Win 7 ultimate then just install that and update drivers accordingly

Reply 8 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

So F10 at bootup doesn't work? I messed up my factory installation reset once on a sony and was hitting my head on the wall with messed up applications until I tried that by chance and voila, I am good now. I think the data remains there unless you do a secure clean using a program.

Reply 9 : Sony Vaio VPCZ138GG

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Originally Posted by shriek11 So F10 at bootup doesn't work? I messed up my factory installation reset once on a sony and was hitting my head on the wall with messed up applications until I tried that by chance and voila, I am good now. I think the data remains there unless you do a secure clean using a program.

The OP wiped the recovery partition that's why he/she's asking for a copy of it. But otherwise, on the Vaio Z, pushing the "ASSIST" key will do the same thing: cause the Z to boot into recovery/diagnostic mode.