Problem finding video card/driver

[Jazynth]

My PC is a sony all in one and the model no on the back states it is a PCG-2A1M.

I am looking for the video card so I can install the driver for it as I have recently updated to windows 7. I have visited the support site but it is saying the model no is not recognised?? HELP.......

[Blencogo]

I think you are quoting an invalid Vaio model.  It looks like you are quoting the chassis type which can be shared by several Vaio models.

Have a look on the screen surround, or look in Control Panel -> Vaio Control Center for the correct model.

I guess it will be something like VGC-LTxxx.

[Jazynth]

You are right I have managed to find the correct model no and it is a VGC-LT2S

[Blencogo]

You have the NVIDIA® GeForce® 8400M GT GPU.

Unfortunately, Sony do not appear to support Windows 7 on your model.  You can find the Vista drivers here: -

http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computing/vaio/downloads/updates/index.aspx?l=en_GB&m=VGC-LT2S

Most of these will work with Windows 7 but the Graphics Driver may not work.

If you cannot find a driver, you may have to try a Windows 7 nVidia driver from another Vaio model.

You can try the nVidia driver Ver 8.15.11.8640_0910130 released for Windows 7 for the Vaio 9600M GT in the AW21S.  I have not tried it, so it is at your own risk.  You can download both 32-bit and 64-bit versions from here: -

http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computing/vaio/downloads/updates/index.aspx?l=en_GB&m=VGN-AW21S_B&os=10

[Jazynth]

Apologies for the late reply as I have been rather ill and only just now back on my feet.

Many many thanks for the time you took to reply to my problem. I hit very lucky and a friend managed to sort it remotely using Team Viewer6.

I believe your reply helped him a lot and I'm pleased to say my pc is back up and running again.

You're doing a great job - please keep up the good work (helping pc numpties like me).

[shathomp6]

Hi

I too own the same PC...VGC-LT2S...I too installed Windows 7...I too have a problem...

I now need Sony Vaio driver/s for Multimedia controller, or anything that would do the same job please.

The built-in webcam is dormant amongst other media headaches...

TIA

[rich912 · Accepted solution]

Hi shathomp6,

The MultiMedia controller will be the AverMedia Hybrid TV Tuner Card M115S. Sony has not released Windows 7 drivers for this but the original Vista driver may work.

http://www.sony.co.uk/support/en/content/cnt-dwnl/VGC-LT2SR/list

The same applies to the camera driver – try the original Vista driver.

Rich

[shathomp6]

Big THANKS Rich

Most of the Vista drivers are looking good...