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**BCCOMP** · 10-11-2008, 10:43 AM

The following list of drivers is for a VGN-CR2 series Laptop that has many of the same specifications as a VGN-CR290 series.
I would recommend others to check the specifications of your VGN-CR series before installing any of the following drivers.

I would also recommend XP SP2 be installed prior to installing the drivers.
Be sure you have a backup of your VISTA OS prior to this downgrade.
This way you could always revert back if need be.

This link may also help for ones looking for XP drivers for a VGN-CR2 series laptop with an MOBILE INTEL GM965 EXPRESS CHIPSET with an MOBILE INTEL GRAPHICS MEDIA ACCELERATOR X3100:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...mdl=VGNCR231ER
Be sure XP is selected for OS

I HAVE NOT personally tested these drivers, so I cannot CONFIRM that they will work. If you run into issues PLEASE post your own THREAD as issues may vary from poster to poster!

SPECS and DRIVERS for a VGN-CR290 Series Laptop:

SPECIFICATIONS:
http://www.docs.sony.com/release/spe...0_CTO_mksp.pdf

NOTE: This DOWNGRADE may cause some functions of your LAPTOP not to work. Please review this isssue on the following site before downgrading.

DRIVERS:
http://www.sony-asia.com/support/dow...subpage=detail

Install the CHIPSET Driver First (1st on the list)
Graphics Driver (2nd on the list)
Hot fix KB835221 (4th on the list)
Audio (5th on the list)
Modem (6th on the list)
Wireless (11th on the list)
Media Card Reader (8th on the list)
Web cam (16th on the list)

This should get you up and running for the most part.
If you require additional drivers/utilities you can download what you need accordingly from the same site.

If you need additional help let me know.

Hope this helps,
Bill

10-11-2008, 10:43 AM	#3 (permalink)
BCCOMP Mod Hardware Team Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: New York Posts: 6,898 OS: Win XP SP3 / Windows 7 Beta / Open Suse My System	Re: vaio VGN-CR290 sound driver The following list of drivers is for a VGN-CR2 series Laptop that has many of the same specifications as a VGN-CR290 series. I would recommend others to check the specifications of your VGN-CR series before installing any of the following drivers. I would also recommend XP SP2 be installed prior to installing the drivers. Be sure you have a backup of your VISTA OS prior to this downgrade. This way you could always revert back if need be. This link may also help for ones looking for XP drivers for a VGN-CR2 series laptop with an MOBILE INTEL GM965 EXPRESS CHIPSET with an MOBILE INTEL GRAPHICS MEDIA ACCELERATOR X3100: http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu...mdl=VGNCR231ER Be sure XP is selected for OS I HAVE NOT personally tested these drivers, so I cannot CONFIRM that they will work. If you run into issues PLEASE post your own THREAD as issues may vary from poster to poster! SPECS and DRIVERS for a VGN-CR290 Series Laptop: SPECIFICATIONS: http://www.docs.sony.com/release/spe...0_CTO_mksp.pdf NOTE: This DOWNGRADE may cause some functions of your LAPTOP not to work. Please review this isssue on the following site before downgrading. DRIVERS: http://www.sony-asia.com/support/dow...subpage=detail Install the CHIPSET Driver First (1st on the list) Graphics Driver (2nd on the list) Hot fix KB835221 (4th on the list) Audio (5th on the list) Modem (6th on the list) Wireless (11th on the list) Media Card Reader (8th on the list) Web cam (16th on the list) This should get you up and running for the most part. If you require additional drivers/utilities you can download what you need accordingly from the same site. If you need additional help let me know. Hope this helps, Bill __________________ PC Wizard \| Everest \| Power supply info \| Memtest86+ PC Running Slow Speedfan Last edited by BCCOMP; 10-11-2008 at 10:59 AM.