Pro move: Keep that backup inside the Vaio’s hidden recovery partition (if it still exists).
To avoid conflicts, install in this exact order: sony vaio svs131c1dw drivers
Pro tip: If the FN keys still don't work after step 9, uninstall the Keyboard driver from Device Manager and scan for hardware changes. Pro move: Keep that backup inside the Vaio’s
Use the VAIO Support Europe (VSE) or VAIO Link third-party archive, which mirrors original Sony drivers. To avoid conflicts, install in this exact order:
✅ Search there for Windows 7 64-bit drivers (this model originally came with Windows 7).
Microsoft removed compatibility for many Vista-era driver installers. Here’s how to force installation:
Unlike generic laptops, the SVS131C1DW relies on several Sony-specific drivers that Windows Update often misses. Without them, you may experience: