SONY VPCCW2GGX

• Improves thermal management
• Resolves an issue where the computer may fail to boot to the operating system

• Improves thermal management
• Resolves an issue where the computer may fail to boot to the operating system

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager as "Broadcom Bluetooth Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager as "PCI Data Acquisition and Signal Processing Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "SM Bus Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• Resolves an issue where a blue screen may occur while the computer is in use
• The driver display name has been changed for VPCCW2xx and VPCF11x models, from Intel PCHM SATA AHCI Controller 6 Port, to Intel 5 Series 6 Port SATA AHCI Controller on VPCCW2xx and VPCF11x models
• The utility has been changed from the Intel Matrix Storage Console to the Intel Rapid Storage Technology

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager as "Ethernet Controller" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Video Controller (VGA Compatible)" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• Improves HDMI compatibility
• Resolves an issue where distortion occurs during playback of a movie file using VAIO® Media Plus, Windows Media Center, or Media Gallery applications
• Resolves an issue where the Picture Motion Browser VAIO Edition and Media Gallery applications may freeze (stop responding) or hang when the user attempts to maximize or resize the window while playing a video preview

• Adds the capability to burn 3D and 60p/50p videos on Blu-ray Disc™ media without being converted
  Note: Requires the PMB Blu-ray Disc Add-on Software. If the add-on software is already installed, it is not necessary to install it again.
• Adds support for SEN (Sony Entertainment Network) ID when uploading to the Personal Space™ service
  Note: Applicable in countries where the Personal Space service is available.
  Click the appropriate link below for more information on the Personal Space service and SEN ID:
  • United States
  • Canada (English)
  • Canada (French)
  Note: On April 25, 2012, Personal Space became PlayMemories Online™. For additional details, please visit the PlayMemories Online web page. To use the PlayMemories Online service, please update your PMB (Picture Motion Browser) to PlayMemories Home Ver.1.30.
• Improves image quality of a DVD created from progressive video.
• Improves image quality for seamless disc creation from videos recorded in mixed recording modes
• Resolves an issue where previously imported images are imported again when shot using the continuous shooting function

Click here to see the complete PMB revision history

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Base System Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Base System Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

• The editing function stops responding when the video option is opened using Picture Motion Browser VAIO® Edition.
• A black line is displayed when video playback is stopped and restarted while using full screen mode.
• The "Gesture Operations" option is missing from the Media Gallery "Settings" menu.
• Unable to access the Facebook® online service using the Media Gallery application

This utility installs an updated version of the Media Gallery™ software to provide the following:

• The editing function stops working when the video option is selected to be opened using PMB VAIO® Edition
• A black line is displayed when the video playback stops and starts while in a full screen mode
• The "Gesture Operations" option is missing from the "Media Gallery Settings" menu
• Media Gallery is unable to access Facebook
• The application stops functioning when playback of a YouTube™ video is done using the Music function
• The application fails to initialize settings when a Microsoft® Internet Explorer® 10 installation is detected
• The application fails to upload images to Facebook

• Adds functionality to view Facebook Recommended photos on the Home screen
• Adds the automatic photo rotation orientation feature
• Improves Photo Player display speed
• Removes Twitter™ / Sina™ features
• Removes Bing™ Maps features

• Resolves an issue where video and audio latency may occur when using an ATI® graphics card
• Improves playback response times
• Adds a new setting feature for playback decode mode switching
• Resolves an issue where audio and video do not synchronize
• Resolves an issue where the user is unable to sign-in to the PlayStation network using more than 33 characters
• Resolves an issue where the error message "d3dx9_42.dll" may appear
• Adds Portuguese language support
• Resolves an issue where anti-virus software may show an alert that the Remote Play with PlayStation 3 software is a security threat

• Provides the capability to establish a Bluetooth® wireless connection between the computer and a PlayStation®3, so that the computer keyboard can be used to operate the PlayStation3 system
• Allows a wireless connection between the computer and certain Sony® televisions so that the computer keyboard or touchpad can be used to operate the TV
• Enables text input functionality from the computer keyboard to compatible BRAVIA® HD televisions, Blu-ray Disc™ players, and PlayStation3 devices
• Allows the user to obtain music title, artist, and album information playing on a networked Sony BRAVIA HDTV set using TrackID

This utility allows you to display the PlayStation3 system screen on your computer using a network connection and remotely operate the PlayStation3 system.

• Sony Utilities DLL 7.0.03.07220
• Battery Checker 1.1.00.05150
• Setting Utility Series 1.9.04.10290
• VAIO Event Service 2.9.03.10120
• VAIO Control Center 1.1.03.10061
• VAIO Power Management 1.9.12.10260

• Battery Checker 4.1.0.08270
• Setting Utility Series 5.1.0.11200
• VAIO® Event Service 5.1.0.11300
• VAIO Control Center 4.1.0.10160
• VAIO Power Management 5.0.0.11300

• Adds support for Portuguese and Polish languages
• Resolves an issue where the user is unable to uninstall the Picture Motion Browser application
• Resolves an issue where the language displayed on the screen is not the same as the language of the operating system

• VAIO Creation Movie (VAIO Movie Story) may randomly stop functioning while creating movies when the computer is connected to a docking station
• Click to Disc™ projects created by Adobe Premiere® Elements 8 may not open

• Improved user interface
• Improved response time when using the "Undo Cleaning" feature
• Improved VAIO Care notification system

• Updates the support phone number listed for Brazil within the VAIO Care software
• Improves the Self Heal functionality by allowing critical updates to be installed silently
• Improves the VAIO Care user interface
• Provides a link to the Sony® forum within the Contact Sony option
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Care application
• Resolves an issue where the VAIO Care application may stop responding after performing a Self Heal
• Fan and Blu-ray Disc™ diagnostic information is now included in the Hardware Diagnostic Tool for selected models
• The Media Gallery™ application may not launch properly after running the "System Tune-up"
• Resolves an issue where a .NET framework error message may appear while using the VAIO Care application

• Improves touch support for VAIO® computers that have touch capability
• Enables model, serial, service tag information in the VAIO Care application
• Displays the MAC address in the "VAIO Status report"
• Optical diagnostics will now only display for models that have an optical drive
• Adds a link to the VAIO Data Restore tool application
• Adds Blu-Ray Disc™ diagnostics for models that have a Blu-ray optical drive
• Adds the battery graph feature to display the quality of the battery
• Enables the Seagate® HDD diagnostics tools

• Adds setup for the Windows® Gadget Troubleshooter
• Adds setup features for the keyboard and printer
• Allows Bluetooth® service configuration
• Provides display calibrations
• Configures the Check Disk utility to run on a routine schedule
• Configures the System settings to optimize the performance of the computer
• Configures User Account settings
• Provides a means of creating a Windows Repair disc
• Deletes the temporary internet files and cookies

• Improves touch support for VAIO® computers that have touch capability
• Enables model, serial, service tag information in the VAIO Care application
• Displays the MAC address in the "VAIO Status report"
• Optical diagnostics will now only display for models that have an optical drive
• Adds a link to the VAIO Data Restore tool application
• Adds Blu-Ray Disc™ diagnostics for models that have a Blu-ray optical drive
• Adds the battery graph feature to display the quality of the battery
• Enables the Seagate® HDD diagnostics tools
• The "Pay-as-you-go connection" option is reconfigured
• Updates the Troubleshooting User Interface
• Adds the VAIO Care introduction page
• Adds the Solution Center tool to provide solutions at the point of failure

This utility updates the VAIO Control Center software to version 4.1.1.07160 to resolve an issue where the L2 Cache memory information is missing from the VAIO Control Center utility.

• The VAIO Care™ application will not launch using the "Assist" button after resuming from sleep mode
• The auto dimmer feature may stop functioning properly
• The volume control may not work when using the Fn F3 or Fn F4 function keys
• The volume control may not work when using the remote control
• The "Color Mode Setting" function within the VAIO Control Center utility may not work properly when selecting a different color mode
• Using the Alt Tab or Alt F4 shortcut keys to switch or end an application may not function properly
• The Auto/Speed/Stamina switch may not function properly
• The system does not adjust the image size to properly fit the TV screen when connected to HDTV via an HDMI connection

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer will no longer Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The install utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO Update application
• No updates are shown when using a proxy
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Update application
• Adds Self-repair functionality
• Text within the application may appear to be cut off
• Notifies the Windows® Store App of updates in the VAIO Update application
• Improves compatibility with the operating system

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer will no longer Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The install utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO Update application
• No updates are shown when using a proxy
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Update application
• Adds Self-repair functionality
• Text within the application may appear to be cut off
• Notifies the Windows® Store App of updates in the VAIO Update application
• Improves compatibility with the operating system
• VAIO Update user interface may become corrupted if Windows Display size is set large.
• Installation process of VAIO Update may be interrupted by Kaspersky Internet Security software.

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer system is no longer able to Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The install utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO Update application
• No updates are shown when using a proxy
• Improves the performance of the VAIO Update application
• Adds the Self-repair functionality
• Text within the application may appear to be cut off
• Notifies the Windows® Store App of updates in the VAIO Update application
• Improves compatibility with the operating system
• The VAIO Update user interface may become corrupted if the Windows display size is set to large
• Installation process of VAIO Update may be interrupted by Kaspersky™ Internet Security software
• Updates the User Interface for VAIO Update
• Allows the computer to run updates when using battery power

This driver also resolves the yellow exclamation point error that may appear in Device Manager next to "Unknown Device" which indicates that a driver is not installed for that device.

This file is intended to provide basic system functionality under Windows XP operating system.

WARNING!: Because this computer is optimized for use with Microsoft® Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

• Resolves an issue where the VAIO Care Metro app version 1.4 cannot access the VAIO User Guide
• Updates the contact information
• Improves the VAIO Care ability to download solutions