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VGN-FW11E bios update how long to instal

Topic started on Feb 28, 2012 8:10 PM , last reply on Mar 1, 2012 6:49 PM

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amcbiker
7 posts since
Feb 28, 2012

I am in the process of a bios update using the windows installer and it has now been running for 2 hours. There is occasional hard drive activity.

Please does anyone know how long this normally takes ?

I don't want to stop the instal in case it all goes wrong.

Any advice would be most appreciated.

Thanks

Dave


  • rich912
    rich912
    9,305 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Feb 28, 2012 8:51 PM

    Hi Dave,

     

    Which Bios update are you trying to install and where did you download it from? Are far as I can see the only update available from Sony is R0270Y0 (Vista updates) and this has its own installer..

     

    Bios update normally only takes a few minutes certainly not 2 hours.

     

    Rich


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  • amcbiker
    7 posts since
    Feb 28, 2012
    Written on Feb 28, 2012 8:52 PM

    Hi Rich,

     

    yes thats the bios I'm installing .

     

    I used the Sony update facility and it was downloaded from there.

     

    Any advice appreciated.

     

    Dave


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  • rich912
    rich912
    9,305 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Feb 28, 2012 9:01 PM

    This is a difficult one Dave as the install is not progressing as expected.

     

    If you abort there is always the chance that you will end up with an expensive doorstop. I personally would leave it to run overnight in the hope that it will complete. Unfortunately if the install doesn’t eventually complete then your only option is to turn off and hope for the best.

     

    Sorry that I can’t be of more help...

     

    Rich


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  • amcbiker
    7 posts since
    Feb 28, 2012
    Written on Feb 28, 2012 9:13 PM

    Hi Rich,

     

    thanks for the advice.

     

    I'll leave it overnight and see what happens.

     

    If it has messed up is there a way of getting to reload  bios at startup ? eg. "boot blocker"

     

    Thanks

     

    Dave


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  • klauzser
    20 posts since
    Feb 21, 2012
    Written on Feb 29, 2012 8:32 AM

    Be patience. The speed of upgrading will depend on how old your computer. It means it loses it's potential speed when you bought it from the store.


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  • amcbiker
    7 posts since
    Feb 28, 2012
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 5:26 PM

    Hi, thanks for that.

     

    I waited for a day and then stopped instal by clicking on the red cross. There was another screen behind which gave me the option to terminate.

     

    Not going ahead with bios update as have managed to sort most of the problems now.

     

    All I need now is to get the motion eye camera working but no sign of drivers on Sony site.

     

    Thanks again for your help.

     

    Dave


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  • rich912
    rich912
    9,305 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 5:40 PM

    Hi Dave,

     

    If there are no drivers listed for the camera on the Support site then it uses native windows drivers.

     

    What is the problem and is the device showing in Device Manager?

     

    Rich


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  • amcbiker
    7 posts since
    Feb 28, 2012
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 5:51 PM

    Hi Rich,

     

    yes its showing as working in device manager.

     

    Just wanted to access it to see if working okay.

     

    Dave


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  • rich912
    rich912
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    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 5:54 PM

    Hi Dave,

     

    Do you have ArcSoft WebCam Companion installed? You can test the camera with this or try Skype.

     

    Rich


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  • amcbiker
    7 posts since
    Feb 28, 2012
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 6:02 PM

    Hi Rich,

     

    I was just looking for a download of Arcsoft Webcam companion as at the moment not installed.

     

    Do you reckon it should work with instant Messenger ?

     

    Dave


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  • rich912
    rich912
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    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 6:05 PM

    Hi Dave,

     

    Yes it should work with Instant Messenger. Make sure that the correct camera is selected as default – Tools > Audio and Video Setup...

     

    Rich


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  • rich912
    rich912
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    Written on Mar 1, 2012 6:10 PM

    Hi Dave,

     

    Sorry, I assume you are referring to Windows Live Messenger?

     

    Rich


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  • amcbiker
    7 posts since
    Feb 28, 2012
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 6:47 PM

    Hi Rich,

     

    yes that works fine now.

     

    Thanks for all your help.

     

    Dave


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  • rich912
    rich912
    9,305 posts since
    Aug 28, 2004
    Written on Mar 1, 2012 6:49 PM

    You’re welcome Dave


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