sony vaio series s restore issues win7
hi, i have an old sony vaio series s laptop - model PCG-51211M. It is an old work one with a missing username and password, i want to wipe it so the kids can use it. I have no recovery disc, and when i...
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Hello, I have VAIO SVF1521NSTW and I have recovery files included USB Disk. My question is how can I backup this restore files as a image that I can use later. I need the image file like ISO include my...
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Okay I tried the reformat at the sony website and when I get to the second step and press enter to enter boot options, the computer boots up into Win7Pro. So I believe that I do not have an original...
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No, there is no solution for me there is only technical service include how to get new recovery files or something like that, but my question is totally different. How can I backup my bootable USB Disk...
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View ArticleRe: sony vaio series s restore issues win7
Hi, Alihyde75, Thank you for visiting Sony Community! PCG-51211M is not being recognized by our system. It is probably the chassis number or a non-U.S. model. If your computer has an Assist button,...
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I am having a similar issue and have attempted reset to factory settings but the same thing is still happening. Any further advice?
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thanks vincent, i tried that but unfortunately it is not giving me the option to reset to factory settings, thanks for the advice, alister
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