Driver Sony Vaio VGNS170B

AUDIO (SOUND)

File DescriptionADI SoundMAX® Audio Device DriverR
File Size7.14 MBThis utility installs the ADI SoundMAX® Audio Device Driver.

BIOS

File DescriptionUPDATE Phoenix® BIOS Update Utility
This utility updates the Phoenix® BIOS to version R0072G4, and addresses an issue with occasional graphic corruption
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File DescriptionUPDATE Phoenix® BIOS Update Utility
This utility updates the Phoenix® BIOS to version R0071G4, and resolves the following issues:

• Video corruption when power management is enabled
• DVD playback issue
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File DescriptionBIOS Update Utility
This utility installs the originally shipped BIOS for the computer
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BLUETOOTH® WIRELESS

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® VAIO® USB Bluetooth® Adapter Registry Patch
This utility installs the Sony® VAIO® USB Bluetooth® Adapter registry patch for computers that have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 installed to resolve an issue where a Desktop icon appears instead of a Notebook icon when Bluetooth® devices discover the computer
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File DescriptionALPS® Bluetooth® Device Driver
This utility installs the originally shipped Alps® Bluetooth® device driver for the computer
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CD/DVD DRIVES

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® Registry Update for CD/DVD Drives
This utility installs a Registry update to resolve an issue where CD/DVD drives may not appear in My Computer under the following circumstances:

• Click to DVD® update version 2.4.10.09150 is installed on a computer that has Roxio® Easy Media Creator 7.5 installed
• After Installing Adaptec Easy CD Creator 4 Deluxe
• After installing or uninstalling the iTunes™ program
• After uninstalling a CD or DVD burning program from the computer

WARNING: Do not install this update unless your computer is exhibiting the above issue
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File DescriptionUPDATE Matsushita™ UJDA755 DVD/CD-RW Drive Firmware Update
This utility updates the Matsushita™ UJDA755 DVD/CD-RW Drive Firmware to version 1.01 and provides support for Double Layer DVD+R reading (Multi session disc read is not supported)
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CAMERA

File DescriptionSony Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC10 Driver
This utility installs the Sony® Visual Communication Camera PCGA-UVC10 driver
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CLICK TO DVD®

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® Click to DVD® Software Update
This utility installs an updated version of the Click to DVD® software to resolve the following issues:

• Cannot preview a DVD when an imported movie clip is divided, and a title is added to the second movie clip.
• Unable to preview a movie that contains more than 100 movie files.
• Only the first music file will play while previewing a Slide Show.
• Fails to create a DVD Menu, if the DVD Menu contains many slide shows.
• The "CtoDvd.exe Process" continues running after the Preparing Preview process ends.
• Click to DVD software displays "completed creating DVD" although it fails to format the media.
• Frames are dropped while capturing video from a DV camcorder.
• Playback pauses slightly between clips when playing a created DVD movie.
• The "Save Project File" location is created on an external USB device instead of the C: drive.
• Preview DVD stops at a slideshow if the slideshow setting "Display time for each picture" is greater than 14 seconds.
• Click to DVD software stops responding if it is closed while capturing from analog sources in Edit Mode.
• Titles and movie clips disappear when editing the title text and settings of a saved project file.
• Movies do not preview in the Edit Movie screen after capturing from a DV camera in CAMERA mode.
• DVD creation fails when mixing movies with 2 channel audio and 4 channel audio (from sources such as the Sony DCR-HC1000 camera).

This update adds the following features:

• Support for DVD+R Double Layer Media. Requires DVD+R DLM capable drive.
• VR Mode to capture and create a DVD from an Analog Video Device, on computers with the preinstalled VAIO Zone™ Software, or Windows XP Media Center.
• Support for the HDV Camcorder (create DVD/HD Disc). This feature requires a computer with the following minimum requirements:
  • Intel® Pentium 4 2.8GHz CPU
  • 512 MB RAM memory
  • External graphics card. (ATI® or nVidia® graphics card is recommended.
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File DescriptionCRITICAL Sony® Click to DVD® UpdateRelease Date9/07/2006Version2.5.32File Size97.22 MBThis utility updates Click to DVD® software versions 2.4.12 through 2.5.22, to resolve an issue with the UDF Reader installed by the software bundled with certain Sony Camcorders.

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® Click to DVD® Update
This utility updates Sony® Click to DVD® software version 2.x to version 2.4.12.14071 and provides the following improvements:

• Resolves the following issues:
• After installing Roxio Easy Media Creator® Ver. 7, the optical drive is not recognized.
• After installing Roxio Easy Media Creator Ver. 6, the computer is unable to start in normal mode.
• After upgrading to Sony® SonicStage® version 3.3, an error message is displayed when starting Drag 'n Drop CD to DVD.
• Video clips that were cut using Click to DVD software appear in Title screens.
• Error ID 320001 or Error ID 330001 occurs during preview mode of DVD creation.
• Picture shooting dates do not appear in the title of slide show.
• Adds the following enhancements:
• DVD ripping (of non-protected media) functionality.
• Special menu backgrounds added
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DVGATE® SOFTWARE

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® DVgate Plus™ Update Utility

This utility updates the Sony® DVgate Plus™ software to add support for 4 channel DV devices and 4/5.1 channel AVI files, and also resolves the following issues:

• The image is delayed when previewing MICROMV® files.
• Failure to output files to a MICROMV device when repeating output of files to a MICROMV device.
• If a clip of more than 2 hours is exported to the hard drive, audio and video may become unsynchronized during playback.
• Failure to output clips to a DV Device, if the clips list includes a clip that is less two seconds long.
• Click to DVD™ software cannot read Click to DVD Project files, created in "File Output", that contain the ampersand (&) character
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LOCATIONFREE™ PLAYER FOR PC SOFTWARE

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® LocationFree® Player for PC Upgrade
The utility will upgrade the Sony® LocationFree® Player for PC software preinstalled on VAIO® computers from version LFA-PC20 to version LFA-PC30
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MEMORY STICK

File DescriptionTexas Instruments™ Memory Stick® Controller Driver
This utility will install the Texas Instruments™ Memory Stick® Controller driver
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File DescriptionUPDATE PCI Memory Stick® Controller Driver Update Utility
This utility updates the PCI Memory Stick® Controller driver to resolve the following issues:

• A blue screen appears when using the Microsoft® Windows Media® 9 Series Player.
• The computer stops responding when the license of a protected music file is selected using the Microsoft® Windows Media® 9 Series Player.
• A blue screen appears when the computer starts with a Memory Stick® media in the Memory Stick® media slot
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MODEM

File DescriptionCXT AC-Link Modem for Intel® Driver
This utility will install the originally shipped version of the CXT AC-Link Modem for Intel® driver for the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system
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MOTHERBOARD

File DescriptionIntel® Chipsets Driver Installation Utility
This utility installs the original shipped Intel® Chipset drivers for the Microsoft® Windows® XP Operating Systems. The utility will install drivers for the following devices:

South Bridge (4.00.1001.0)

• Intel® 82801DB/DBM SMBus Controller - 24C3
• Intel® 82801DBM PCI Bridge - 2448
• Intel® 82801DBM LPC Interface Controller - 24CC
• Intel® 82801DBM Ultra ATA Storage Controller - 24CA

North Bridge (4.20.1007.0)

• Intel® 82855PM Processor to I/O Controller - 3340
• Intel® 82855PM Processor to AGP Controller - 334
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MOUSE

File DescriptionSony® PCGA-UMS1 USB Mouse Driver
This program installs the Sony PCGA-UMS1 USB Mouse driver
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NETWORK

File DescriptionIntel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection Driver
This utility installs the Intel® PRO/100 VE Network Connection driver
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NOTEBOOK CONTROL AND UTILITIES

File DescriptionSony® Notebook Utilities
This utility installs the originally shipped versions of the following Sony® Notebook Utilities:

• Sony Utilities DLL
• Sony Hotkey Utility
• Sony Notebook Setup
• Sony Battery Check Utility
• Sony Wireless Switch Utilit
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File DescriptionSony® Notebook Control Device Driver
This program installs essential system components that enable Sony utilities to run properly
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RECOVERY (SYSTEM AND APPLICATION)

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® VAIO® Recovery Wizard Update
This utility updates the Sony® VAIO® Recovery Wizard to improve compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2
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SONICSTAGE® SOFTWARE

File DescriptionCRITICAL SonicStage® Software Security Update
This security update fixes a potential buffer overflow issue in SonicStage software versions 4.0, 4.1, 4.2, and 4.3
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File DescriptionUPDATE SonicStage® Software
This utility installs an updated version of Sony® SonicStage® software and provides compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows Vista™ operating system
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File DescriptionCRITICAL SonicStage® Mastering Studio Update
This utility upgrades the SonicStage® Mastering Studio to version 1.2.04.05190 and closes a potential security vulnerability
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File DescriptionUPDATE SonicStage® Mastering Studio Update UtilityRelease Date8/20/2004Version1.2.02File Size7.79 MB

This utility updates the SonicStage® Mastering Studio application to resolve an issue where problems occur when importing music files in WAV format when the SonicStage® version 2.1 application is installed.

In addition, this update improves compatibility with the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2.

SONY APPLICATIONS (VARIOUS)

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® VAIO® Slit Screen Saver ProgramRelease Date9/26/2005Version1.1.01.08040File Size2.25 MBThis utility installs version 1.1.01.08040 of the Sony® VAIO® Slit Screen Saver to address an issue where the computer will not go into Standby or Hibernate modes when the interval between screen saver and Standby/Hibernate modes are set to greater than 16 minutes.

SYSTEM COMPONENTS

File DescriptionSony® Shared Library UtilityRelease Date9/21/2004Version2.09.00.06050File Size1.79 MBThis utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony® Shared Library. The Sony Shared Library allows you to use your VAIO® Recovery Media to reinstall applications on a "clean install" of the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system.

File DescriptionSony® Programmable I/O Control Device DriverRelease Date8/21/2003Version7.0.3.820File Size442.48 KBThis utility installs the Sony® Programmable I/O Control Device Driver.

TOUCHPAD

File DescriptionALPS® Pointing Device (Touchpad) Driver and Control UtilityRelease Date8/27/2004Version5.3.511.2File Size1.35 MBThis program installs the ALPS® Pointing Device (Touchpad)driver and Control utility.

VAIO MEDIA SOFTWARE

File DescriptionUPDATE SONY® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server Update UtilityRelease Date6/30/2006Version4.1.05.02240File Size3.12 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Media™ Integrated Server to version 4.1.05.02240, and resolves the following issues:

• Unable to play a reserved recording video capsule after selecting the contents.
• Unnecessary files remain on the system after performing a timer recording.
• After logging off the computer multiple times, you are unable to log off, restart, or shutdown the computer.

File DescriptionUPDATE SONY® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server Update UtilityRelease Date5/02/2005Version4.1.03.04070File Size2.80 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Media™ Integrated Server to version 4.1.03.04070, and resolves the following issues:

• Cannot play a reserved recording video capsule after selecting the contents.
• VGP-MR100U may not be able to play MP3 files with recorded at 320 kbps bit rate.
• VGP-MR100U may not be able to play MP3 files which have a large cover image.

File DescriptionUPDATE SONY® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server Update UtilityRelease Date2/17/2005Version4.1.01.13251File Size73.78 MBThis utility upgrades VAIO Media™ Integrated Server to version 4.1.01.13251, and provides the following enhancements:

• Designed to Digital Living Network Alliance guidelines.
• High Definition Video support for the VGP-MR100U RoomLink™ network media receiver.
• Simple device registration to allow or deny access to VAIO Media servers.
• TYPE select on VAIO Media Console to set streaming video quality.

File DescriptionUPDATE SONY® VAIO Media™ PatchRelease Date9/02/2004Version0001File Size713.55 KBThis patch provides enhanced compatibility for the Sony® VAIO Media™ application for computers that have the Microsoft® Windows® XP Service Pack 2 installed and the Windows Firewall turned on.

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server Update UtilityRelease Date6/14/2004Version3.0.01.17140File Size3.91 MBThis program installs the Sony® VAIO Media™ Integrated Server update utility to resolve the following issues:

• The computer hosting the VAIO Media server can not go into Suspend mode when serving live TV.
• VAIO Media Client can not play back the last half of the Video Content longer than one hour in the AVI format.
• The Network Media Receiver sometimes can not play back Video Contents.

VAIO UPDATE

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Update SoftwareRelease Date11/06/2012Version6.1.1.10250File Size37.12 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the VAIO Update software to resolve the following issues:

• The VAIO Update application may become unresponsive
• The computer will no longer Logoff, Restart, or Shutdown during the installation of a patch
• The VAIO utility menu is hidden behind the VAIO utility tool
• 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

File DescriptionUPDATE VAIO® Update Software UpdateRelease Date11/23/2011Version5.5.2.11070File Size24.48 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Update software to resolve an issue where the VAIO Update application is unable to obtain the model information of the computer after installing VAIO Update version 5.5.1.

File DescriptionCRITICAL VAIO® Update Software UpdateRelease Date7/09/2010Version5.1.1.06090File Size9.95 MBThis utility updates the VAIO Update software to version 5.1.1.06090 and provides improved performance and features of the VAIO Update application.

VAIO® ENTERTAINMENT

File DescriptionUPDATE SONY® VAIO® Entertainment Platform Update ProgramRelease Date6/17/2004Version1.0.04.05210File Size5.89 MBThis program updates the SONY® VAIO® Entertainment Platform to resolve the following issues:

• Files are not registered when the computer shuts down while importing many files.
• Deleting a folder that has a large amount of content takes a long time.
• A blank line appears in the VAIO® Media Console list box, when a registered folder is deleted.

VIDEO

File DescriptionATI® Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700/9200 Graphics Controller DriverRelease Date7/08/2004Version6.14.10.6430dFile Size19.84 MBThis utility installs the ATI® Mobility™ Radeon™ 9700/9200 Graphics controller driver.

WINDOWS® OPERATING SYSTEM

File DescriptionUPDATE Microsoft® WordPad Registry Update UtilityRelease Date8/02/2004Version10131File Size695.92 KBThis utility updates the Microsoft® WordPad Registry to resolve an issue where after installing the Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system Service Pack 2, WordPad is not able to open .WRI format files.

WIRELESS

File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® Wireless LAN Driver UpdateRelease Date3/09/2009Version12.2.0.11File Size4.51 MBThis utility installs an updated version of the Intel Wireless LAN Driver and resolves the following issues:

• Resolves an issue where the computer loses wireless connection.
• Addresses a security vulnerability
• Resolves an issue with memory utilization
• Resolves an issue where enabling a wireless LAN card may cause a blue screen error

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

For computers that shipped originally with Microsoft® Windows Vista®, this file is intended to provide basic system functionality under Windows XP operating system.

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.

File DescriptionUPDATE VGF-WA1 Wireless Adapter Manager UpdateRelease Date9/09/2008Version1.2.00.07162File Size2.03 MBThis utility updates the VGF-WA1 Wireless Adapter Manager software to version 1.2.00.07162 and resolves an issue where the Wireless Adapter Manager cannot install on a computer using Microsoft® Windows® XP operating system with SP3 (Service Pack 3).
NOTE: The Wireless Adapter Manager software is only for use with the VGF-WA1 Wireless Digital Music Streamer.

WIRELESS LAN

File DescriptionUPDATE Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection DriverRelease Date11/15/2005Version9.0.2.31File Size16.99 MBThis utility updates the Intel® Wireless LAN Driver to version 9.0.2.31 and fixes an issue where the computer cannot maintain a wireless connection with an access point.

File DescriptionUPDATE Sony® VAIO® Wireless Help UtilityRelease Date9/10/2004Version1.0File Size2.25 MBThis update installs the Sony® VAIO® Wireless Help Utility for Sony VAIO computers.

File DescriptionIntel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection DriverRelease Date7/25/2004Version8.0.12.20000File Size1.48 MBThis utility installs the Intel® PRO/Wireless 2200BG Network Connection driver

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