Sony vaio startup problems windows 8

Any other inappropriate content or behavior as defined by the Terms of Use or Code of Conduct. Any image, link, or discussion related to child pornography, child nudity, or other child abuse or exploitation. Details required : characters remaining Cancel Submit. Was this reply helpful? Yes No. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for your feedback. I bought a laptop with windows 8 on preinstalled and due to a problem creating recovery disks I bought the official one from recommented sony retailer.

These arrived and don't work. If you can get a computer with Windows 7 on still I would recommend that. Do you have Windows 8 installation disk? If you are unable to boot the computer in Normal Mode, then you may have to create an installation media using another computer. After creating the installation media, I would suggest you to try booting the computer in safe mode using the installation media. Try the following steps. Safe mode starts Windows with a limited set of files and drivers.

Startup programs don't run in safe mode, and only the basic drivers needed to start Windows are installed. Please click on the mentioned link below. If everything works fine in safe mode then some third party services are causing the problems, so to know which service is causing the problem we need to perform Clean Boot. To help troubleshoot error messages and other issues, you can start Windows by using a minimal set of drivers and startup programs.

This kind of startup is known as a " Clean Boot. The last time I had a problem was when the computer took an update. I'm in the midst of a system restore. This is supposed to be some software giant Time for deregulation again and the break up of microsoft since this is the type of programming they are going to put out. This is their attempt to over throw computer manufacturing and demand that the constuction be only conducive with microsoft proggramming.

You paid alot for your computer but because of microsoft"s programming strategy you may have to buy a new one. I say givr them the finger. Steve Installed office from atuhentic disc Dec 12 Installed teeam viewer 8 end Dec 12 because laptop for non computer literate person and Win 8 is so difficult to work Jan 13 Get message PC ran into a problem and needs to restart. This just turns PC off "Use a device" - but wontrecognise driver when USB plugged in "Troubleshoot" Reset - can't do theres a problem Refresh - can't do theres a problem Recovery and Maintenance - Vaio care rescue mode Start recovery - no use - easy rescue - usb device driver cannot be read even though it can see the seagate inf file - support contact no use just a web address - tools - start AR wizard - no good just goes back to easy rescue - tools - quick test - no errors found - HD verify and repair - no problem with HD My Conclusion solely a Win 8 compatilibity problem with other software.

See lots of other frustration on the web when 0xca error searched. Please fix, or send me some software on DVD so that I can do it. Original title: 0xca error. This thread is locked. I have an F series Vaio. Thank you! I think that is a europe model. I would not be able to provide a part number for a Europe model. It is very rare that I take the time to sign up for a forum, and even less likely that I take the time to comment.

You have to purchase recovery media? That is absolutely aweful. When purchasing business or personal laptops in the future, I will research this facet of the hardware before purchasing, as it will be a deciding factor. As for windows 8, It will never be on any hardware I deploy.

Just like Vista wasn't. I am sure there is still someway to directly access the BIOS. I cannot believe that BIOS access would be per-verted in this way. Fortunately, the internet has a solution. Press and hold the F2 key before pressing the power button.

This took me directly to the BIOS. Hi I have a sony fw e laptop and tbat installed xp on it I want to change th VT flag on it. It is so important for me thanks fahimeh. Did you change any settings on your computer? Hi lewisavinash! Thank you for considering Sony Community! I am sorry to hear your issue. But did you follow JoelP's suggestion? You'll find it very useful since he explained the steps on how to go to BIOS. He also attached a image. Due to proximity, they are in a better position to respond to your questions or concerns.

Hope these help. Best regards, Vincent If my post answers your question, please mark it as "Accept as Solution". Thanks for the help. Step 1: Connect a USB drive to a normal-running computer. Then, launch MiniTool Partition Wizard and go to its main interface. Click Bootable Media at the upper right corner. Please note that the data on the USB drive will be destroyed.

Also in some cases, you may need to create an installation media for other operating systems. Whatever cases you are in, please make sure you have created a correct bootable media. Then, you can go to the next stage. External hard drive not showing up? MiniTool helps you find the best solutions here to deal with hard drive not showing up issue. Click to tweet. Is this post useful to you? Please share your ideas with us in the following comment zone.

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