Vaio VGN-SZ1XP function keys

XunilNewb · 10-25-2007, 10:54 AM

Now I know whatyou're thinking and no, I haven't installed vista (or linux) and found that my function keys don't work. What actually happened was I went for a fresh install of XP Pro, without using the restore discs.
I have the laptop running great, all accept the function keys.

I've been to the Vaio website and after a lengthy trawl they simply told me where to find the relevant files on my computer. But I've just done a fresh install!!!

Vaio seem good at making drivers and utilities available, in fact I downloaded and installed everything that was necessary, but nowhere can I find the file(s) that will restore the functionality of my, umm, function keys.

Does anyone know what file(s) I need and where I can obtain them?

**kinbard** · 10-25-2007, 11:34 AM

How did you install xp?

XunilNewb · 10-27-2007, 04:06 PM

Booted from an original XP pro disc, reformated and created a new partion scheme. Totally clean install.

XunilNewb · 10-28-2007, 06:11 PM

So, umm... Anyone know what file(s) I need?

XunilNewb · 10-28-2007, 07:02 PM

OK I fixed it, the necessary files were in the SZ1 Utility Package. I can't remember which 2 of the 14 unlabeled files actually did the trick (possibly 3 & 4) but essentially they reinstalled the service event application and the Hkey component.
Thanks for all the help :/

10-25-2007, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Vaio VGN-SZ1XP function keys Now I know whatyou're thinking and no, I haven't installed vista (or linux) and found that my function keys don't work. What actually happened was I went for a fresh install of XP Pro, without using the restore discs. I have the laptop running great, all accept the function keys. I've been to the Vaio website and after a lengthy trawl they simply told me where to find the relevant files on my computer. But I've just done a fresh install!!! Vaio seem good at making drivers and utilities available, in fact I downloaded and installed everything that was necessary, but nowhere can I find the file(s) that will restore the functionality of my, umm, function keys. Does anyone know what file(s) I need and where I can obtain them? __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!

10-25-2007, 11:34 AM	#2 (permalink)
kinbard TSF Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 3,459 OS: Experimenter	Re: Vaio VGN-SZ1XP function keys How did you install xp? __________________ Half viking, half pirate, stronger than both XP Repair Malware Removal Vista Repair Downgrade Vista

10-27-2007, 04:06 PM	#3 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Re: Vaio VGN-SZ1XP function keys Booted from an original XP pro disc, reformated and created a new partion scheme. Totally clean install. __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!

10-28-2007, 06:11 PM	#4 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Re: Vaio VGN-SZ1XP function keys So, umm... Anyone know what file(s) I need? __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!

10-28-2007, 07:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
XunilNewb Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: UK Posts: 30 OS: Fedora Core 1, Win XP	Re: Vaio VGN-SZ1XP function keys OK I fixed it, the necessary files were in the SZ1 Utility Package. I can't remember which 2 of the 14 unlabeled files actually did the trick (possibly 3 & 4) but essentially they reinstalled the service event application and the Hkey component. Thanks for all the help :/ __________________ Don't worry Scoob, I don't think Thelma literally meant IPtables!