windows 7 on vgn fz31s

[Ikkebana]

Dear Forum Users, I pruchased a Vaio VGN-FZ31s in March 2008. It came with Vista. I now want to replace vista with Windows 7. I already noticed, that I cannot use the Windows 7 orderform here. Do you know if a regular Windows 7 Version e.g. from amazon will work with my product without problems? Driver issues etc.? Will there be an upgrade or purchase option in the future here?

[Blencogo]

Hi Ikkebana,

Only Vaios purchased on or after 26 June 2009 will qualify for a 'free' Windows 7 Upgrade Kit from Sony.

You will need to buy the Windows 7 Home Premium UPGRADE disc - about £70 from PC World or Currys.

If you select an 'In-place Upgrade' you will keep all your software and settings. It appears that a few things may not work until Sony hopefully releases Windows 7 specific drivers and utilities.

You may find the FN keys and the touchpad don't work properly. You can always wait until these small problems have been solved if you prefer.

[Ikkebana]

Thank you very much for your reply. Do you think Sony will definately bring out the necessary Win 7 drivers for the VGN FZ31S? Due to former experiences I am a bit worried that they will not do so. Best Regards

[Blencogo]

I am sure they will in time but you may not need them. Some of these drivers just need to be reinstalled.

When I Upgraded by AR31S to Windows 7, everything worked and I did not need any dedicated Windows 7 drivers.