Download SONY VAIO VGN-Z1 Series Notebook Windows XP Drivers, Software, Patch and Update.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Important Notes
Please note that when installing either of the Windows XP versions, users may no longer have access to some preinstalled software or will not be able to use some of preinstalled functions.
Below are the functions that are confirmed to be unusable once users downgrade to Windows XP on VGN-Z1 Series:
1. HDD Protection function cannot be used
2. Fn+F9/Fn+F10 function cannot be used.
3. HDMI function maybe cannot be used.
4. RAID function cannot be used.
5. When switch the graphics mode such as from Speed mode to STAMINA mode, the system will not prompt to restart the unit. Please restart the unit manually immediately.
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Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Please download the installation manual for VGN-Z1 series andrefer to the installation steps to install the related XP drivers and applications on VGN-Z1 Series.
Note: Please use Adobe Reader to open the manual that is in PDF format.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Chipset.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Chipset.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Put the switch of video card to "STAMINA" then restart machine.
1. Download the Graphicsr(Intel).EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Graphicsr(Intel).EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Put the switch of video card to "Speed" then restart machine.
1. Download the Graphicsr(NVIDIA).EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Graphicsr(NVIDIA).EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Audio.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Audio.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Fingerprint.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Fingerprint.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Memory_card.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Memory_card.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Microsoft_Core_XML_Services.msi file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Microsoft_Core_XML_Services.msi file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Modem.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Modem.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the MSIcon.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the MSIcon.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Pointing.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Pointing.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the SD_Driver.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SD_Driver.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the LAN-Intel.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the LAN-Intel.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Ensure the computer is connected to the docking station beforeinstalling this driver. Otherwise,please skip this driver.
1. Download theLAN-Marvell-Docking. EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the LAN-Marvell-Docking.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the SONYNC.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SONYNC.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the SONYPI.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SONYPI.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the TPM.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the TPM.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the WindowsInstaller-KB893803-v2-x86.exe file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Check that the current Wireless device is Atheros Wireless and proceed todownload and install this driver. If the Wireless device is Intel Wireless ,skip this driver.
1. Download the Wireless_LAN(Atheros).EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Wireless_LAN(Atheros).EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Check that the current Wireless device is Intel Wireless and proceed todownload and install this driver. If the Wireless device is Atheros Wireless ,skip this driver.
1. Download the Wireless_LAN(Intel).EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Wireless_LAN(Intel).EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Camera.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Camera.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
Set the H/W wireless LAN button to the ON position before installing theBluetooth device.
1. Download the Bluetooth.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Bluetooth.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Sony_Shared_Library.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Sony_Shared_Library.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Sony_Utilities_DLL.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Sony_Utilities_DLL.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the VAIO_Event_Service.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the VAIO_Event_Service.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Setting_Utility_Series.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Setting_Utility_Series.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the VAIO_Control_Center.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the VAIO_Control_Center.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Battery_Care.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Battery_Care.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Battery_Checker.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Battery_Checker.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Infineon.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Infineon.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Intel_Matrix_Storage_Manager.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Intel_Matrix_Storage_Manager.exe file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the SuiteQL-AP.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the SuiteQL-AP.exe file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the VAIO_Power_Management.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the VAIO_Power_Management.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the VAIO_Update.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the VAIO_Update.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.
Applicable Models
VGN-Z12GN, VGN-Z12MN, VGN-Z13GN, VGN-Z15TN, VGN-Z16GN, VGN-Z16SN, VGN-Z16TN, VGN-Z17GN
1. Download the Wireless_Switch_Setting_Utility.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
2. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the Wireless_Switch_Setting_Utility.EXE file to begin the installation.
3. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
4. At the License Agreement dialog, read the agreement. Click I Agree to continue with the installation.
NOTE: Several setup boxes may briefly appear during the installation. Follow the installation wizard that appears.
5. When the installation finishes, please restart the computer if needed.