This utility installs the originally shipped version of the SigmaTel® High Definition Audio Device Driver.

This utility updates the BIOS to version R0074J3 and addresses an issue where the computer is unable to use certain monitors.

This utility updates the BIOS to version R0072J3 and provides the following benefits:

• Resolves issues where the wireless LAN controller cannot re-connect to the access point after resuming from standby mode.
• Addresses system standby and suspend issues.
• Resolves compatibility issues with Sony® Ericsson® GC79 and GC89 PCMCIA cards.
• Addresses an issue where the BIOS Password does not work.
• Addresses an issue where the Real Time Clock (RTC) may not work.

This utility installs an updated version of the Bluetooth® Utility to improve buffer overflow and cumulative security issues.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Toshiba® Bluetooth® USB Controller Driver.

This utility installs a Registry update to resolve an issue where CD/DVD drives may not appear in My Computer under the following circumstances:

• Click to DVD® update version 2.4.10.09150 is installed on a computer that has Roxio® Easy Media Creator 7.5 installed
• After Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 Deluxe
• After installing or uninstalling the iTunes™ program
• After uninstalling a CD or DVD burning program from the computer

This utility updates the Pioneer® DVD+/-RW DVR-K16VAS optical drive firmware to version 1.10.

This utility updates the firmware for the Matshita® UJ-850B Optical Drive to version 1.01 and improves the read and write capabilities on DVD+R DL media.

This utility updates the Matsushita® UJ-841 DVD Writer Optical Drive firmware to version 1.11 and resolves an issue where DVD media burned using this optical disc drive cannot be read on Sony optical disc drives.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony® Visual Communication Camera VGP-VCC1 Driver.

The Sony® Click to DVD® Uninstaller utility uninstalls the Sony Click to DVD software that is incompatible with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system.

This utility updates Click to DVD® software versions 2.4.12 through 2.5.22, to resolve an issue with the UDF Reader installed by the software bundled with certain Sony Camcorders.

This utility updates the Sony® DW-Q58A-VN optical drive firmware to version UFS4-2.

This utility updates the Sony® Image Converter 2 Plus software to version 2.2.05 and provides the following benefits:

• Resolves an issue where the application may randomly shut down.
• Resolves an issue where the Sony® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server is unable to display data.
• Resolves an issue where DVR-MS files are unable to be converted.
• Increases the maximum recording time per file from 2 hours to 6.5 hours.
• Adds the ability to divide a file when transferring.

The utility will upgrade the Sony® LocationFree® Player for PC software preinstalled on VAIO® computers from version LFA-PC20 to version LFA-PC30.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Texas Instruments® PCI7411 Integrated FlashMedia Controller Driver.

This utility installs the Sony® VGP-MCA10 memory card adapter registry patch for Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating System. This patch is recommended if you are using the VGP-MCA10 memory card reader.

WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

This utility updates the Texas Instruments® Integrated FlashMedia Controller to version 2.0.0.16 to add support for 8GB Memory Stick PRO Duo™ Media.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Conexant® HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP Driver.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Silicon Image® SiI 3132 SATALink Controller Driver.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel® 945GM Chipset Driver for Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.

WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

This utility installs the originally shipped Sony® PCGA-UMS1 USB Mouse driver.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel® Pro/1000 PL Network Connection Driver for the VGP-PRFE1 Multi Function Docking Station.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection Driver.

This utility installs the originally shipped versions of the following Sony® Notebook Utilities:

• Sony Utilities DLL
• Sony Utility Setting
• VAIO® Event Services
• Battery Check Utility
• Wireless Switch Setting Utility

This utility enables the Hotkey functionality.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony® Notebook Control Device Driver.

This utility allows you to temporarily disable power management and the low battery alarm on your VAIO® notebook to enable a complete battery discharge. Once the battery discharge is complete, fully recharging the battery will ensure maximum battery performance.

This utility installs the SonicStage Mastering Studio writing function update to resolve an issue where the SonicStage Mastering Studio application will not start.

This security update fixes a potential buffer overflow issue in SonicStage software versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3.

The SonicStage® Uninstaller utility uninstalls the SonicStage software that is incompatible with Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system.

This utility installs an updated version of Sony® SonicStage® software and provides compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system.

This utility upgrades the SonicStage® Mastering Studio to version 2.2.03.07040 and provides the following enhancements:

• Closes a potential security vulnerability
• Addresses an issue with the Sound Reality™ driver update

This utility updates the SonicStage® Mastering Studio Audio Filter to version 2.0.07.07030 to address an issue where DVD playback randomly stops.

The Unified Uninstall Tool utility will uninstall applications that are not supported with the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system upgrade.

This tool will analyze your computer operating system and hardware configuration to determine the appropriate options for upgrading your computer to the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system.

After analyzing your system, the tool will recommend the version of Windows Vista operating system, provide you with appropriate installation instructions, and present you with a list of the currently available Windows Vista compatible drivers, utilities, and application updates.

This utility updates the VAIO® Event Service to version 2.3.00.08110 to address an issue where the computer is unable to output to certain monitors.

This utility updates the VAIO® Edit Components to version 6.0.01.13240 and provides the following benefits:

• Adds support for Adobe® Premiere® Pro 2.0.
• Adds support for Adobe® Premiere® Elements 2.0.

Recently, a security vulnerability has been identified within the Gracenote® CDDB (CD Database) lookup service application utilized by certain versions of Sony music management software. The Gracenote CDDB lookup service provides music-related information such as artist, title and tracklist through the software. As of the date of this update, neither Sony nor Gracenote has received reports of any customers being adversely impacted by this issue. However, we take all security issues very seriously. If you use any of the Sony music management software listed below (e.g., in connection with a VAIO computer or with a Walkman® portable music player), we recommend that you download the Gracenote Update and install it on your PC.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony® Shared Library for Microsoft® Windows® XP. This utility is recommended if you have performed a clean install of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (i.e., installed from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media Kit).

This utility updates the VAIO Media™ Integrated Server software to version 5.0.03.14172 and resolves the following issues:

• In the Music Server, an error message appears when selecting the All Music folder using the VAIO® Zone remote control.
• Unable play the next music track when using RoomLink™ (VGP-MR100U, VGP-MR200) receivers .

This utility updates the VAIO® Media Integrated Server software to version 1.0.00.42120 to resolve a security issue.

This utility installs VAIO Update software version 3.0.02.05090a to provide ongoing compatibility with the VAIO Update service.

This utility updates the nVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 Graphics Controller Driver to version 8.3.2.0 and resolves the following issues:

• Blue screen may occur when viewing M2T videos at high resolution
• Output issues when connecting to a TV
• The computer may not correctly recognize certain displays

This utility updates the Intel® 945GM Express Graphics Controller Driver to version 6.14.10.4436 to resolve an issue when viewing DVD movies with DXVA enabled.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the nVIDIA® GeForce™ Go 7400 Graphics Controller Driver.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Mobile Intel® 945GM Express Chipset Family Graphics Controller Driver.

This utility installs the Microsoft® QFE KB896256 update and address an issue where computers running Windows XP Service Pack 2 and that are equipped with multiple processors that support processor power management features may experience decreased performance.

NOTE: This driver is for use after performing a clean install of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (i.e., from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).

More information on this issue can be found at the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896256

This utility installs the Microsoft® QFE KB909667 update and resolves an issue where the computer stops responding during standby or hibernation operations or when you try to use the Shut Down command.

NOTE: This driver is for use after performing a clean install of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (i.e., from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).

More information on this issue can be found at the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909667

This utility updates the VGF-WA1 Wireless Adapter Manager software to version 1.2.00.07162 and resolves an issue where the Wireless Adapter Manager cannot install on a computer using Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system with SP3 (Service Pack 3).
NOTE: The Wireless Adapter Manager software is only for use with the VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Music Streamer.

This utility updates the Intel Wireless LAN Driver to version 10.1.0.13 to resolve an issue where an error may occur if the computer enters suspend or resume mode while connected to an access point.

This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Intel® PRO/Wireless 3945ABG Network Connection Driver.