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Installing Windows 7 Premium on Sony desktop

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LohneB

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May 4, 2000
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I have been running Windows 7 RC (Release Candidate) since it was available, and have had no problems on my Sony VGC-RA820G desktop PC. I would now like to install a released version of Windows 7 on the same PC, but get a message that the MPEG RealTime encoder board is not compatible. Any suggestions as to how to get around this problem? I have looked for compatible drivers, and find nothing for the RA820G model. Are there work-a-rounds?

Thanks for your help!

Bill
ab-web-design

 
This doesn't sound too hopeful but maybe you can still proceed with the upgrade?

Driver for sony MPEG realtime encoder board that is compatible with windows 7

If you go with the Professional or Ultimate editions you might be able to make use of Windows Virtual PC.

Download Windows XP Mode

Windows XP Mode (Windows 7 only, but not any of the Home versions) "You are not eligible to download Windows XP Mode. You must have Windows 7 Professional, Enterprise, or Ultimate to run Windows XP Mode".
 
Thanks! I did finish the installation, but haven't had time to test everything yet. Sony does have MPEG drivers for Windows 7 and some machines, but not for the RA820G - the one that I have. Will post any problems that I can't resolve. Again, thanks..

Bill
ab-web-design

 
Note:

It used to be that Sony's crippled the BIOS so that XP mode will note run. Note sure if this is the case on your machine.


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