S5/XP Rebuild - Help required...

[icklesimba]

I have tried several times to rebuild my laptop (Vaio S5/XP) but am still having a little difficulty...

I want to build it with my own software and just have a basic build of XP, all necessary drivers and the KEY Sony software...

Can anyone give me assistance with this as Sony have told me they will not!

I can load XP onto the machine but then I would like to know what drivers / patches etc needed to be loaded in what order...

Once this is done I would like to load the Vaio update software (which is useful for checking latest BioS etc) and probably Sony Vaio power management. Where do I get the update software from and is there anything else I should add...

I have my own XP and MS office and just want a clean stable build but with all devices working correctly...

Any help truly appreciated...

[icklesimba]

Anyone ???

[Blencogo]

Hi icklesimba and welcome to ClubVAIO.

Most people who try this end up with problems. For this reason we do not recommend it unless you must do it to connect to a network. In addition you will lose Sony support and endanger your warranty. Your Sony product is designed to run with the Sony modified OS.

If you really must do this have a look HERE but it is an old article. Get your Preinstalled Utilities and Drivers from Vaio-Link

Make sure you make at least TWO sets of the Recovery Discs before you start or there may be tears later!