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. 
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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. 
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.