SONY VGN-SZ150P

WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

• Addresses a security vulnerability
• Resolves an issue where memory utilization rapidly increases

NOTE: This utility updates the Intel® 2200BG driver to version 9.0.4.17 and the Intel® 3945ABG/BG driver to version 10.5.1.59.

NOTE: This driver is for use after performing a clean install of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (i.e., from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).

More information on this issue can be found at the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/896256

• The computer stops responding during standby or hibernation operations or when trying to use the Shut Down command
• The computer displays a blue or black screen during standby or hibernation operations or when trying to use the Shut Down command

NOTE: This driver is for use after performing a clean install of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system (i.e., from a commercial, off-the-shelf, version rather than using the Recovery Wizard or Recovery Media).

More information on this issue can be found at the Microsoft Knowledge Base:
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/909667

• Improves performance when writing to Dual-Layer (DL) recordable DVD media.
• Resolves an issue where DVD media burned using this optical disc drive cannot be read on some Sony® optical disc drives.

• Adds support for the DTCP-IP client. This allows certain copy protected digital content to be shared between supported devices in an IP compliant home network, but not with third parties outside the home network.
• Resolves an issue where no image is displayed when using the webcam test for the Skype® Internet phone program.
• Resolves an issue where the LCD brightness is set to maximum when the display setting is changed.

• The CPU workload reported in the Windows Task Manager is inaccurate.
• System stops responding when external drive boot is enabled
• TPM (Trusted Platform Module) errors occur when recovering from a forced shutdown
• Boot order display looks abnormal
• LCD noise distortion
• Unstable system when resuming from suspend
• CPU Control becoming unstable
• I/O (Input/Output) conflicts with some devices
• BIOS security issue where certain keys are not recognized when using a BIOS password

• Enables import from non-copy protected DVDs
• Adds MPEG output for the same bit rate settings as Sony® DVD Handycam® camcorders support
• Adds support for the input and output of movie files with Dolby® Digital sound format

• Resolves an issue where the application may randomly shut down.
• Resolves an issue where the Sony® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server is unable to display data.
• Resolves an issue where DVR-MS files are unable to be converted.
• Increases the maximum recording time per file from 2 hours to 6.5 hours.
• Adds the ability to divide a file when transferring.

• Closes a potential security vulnerability
• Addresses an issue with the Sound Reality™ driver update

• In the Music Server, an error message appears when selecting the All Music folder using the VAIO® Zone remote control.
• Unable play the next music track when using RoomLink™ (VGP-MR100U, VGP-MR200) receivers .

• 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

WARNING!: For computers optimized for use with Windows Vista® operating system, some functionality will be lost under Windows XP operating system. Please click here for more information.

• Sony Utilities DLL
• Sony Utility Series
• VAIO® Event Services
• LAN Setting Utility
• Wireless Switch Setting Utility
• VAIO Camera Utility

This utility enables the Hotkey functionality.