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Sony Windows 8 FAQ’s (full list of the FAQ’s, including those below, are available by clicking HERE)
I have selected a few topics from Sony’s windows 8 FAQ’s that I think may be of interested to those of you that are thinking of upgrading your Vaio to windows 8..
For whom will the Windows® 8 offer be valid?
The offer will be limited to customers who purchase a PC sold during the eligibility period with a valid Windows 7 OEM Certificate of Authenticity and preinstalled with:
According to the announcement by Microsoft, this Windows Upgrade Offer will be an opportunity to upgrade to Windows 8 Pro only. Kindly refer to the Microsoft official website for more information.
Microsoft will limit the promotional price to one upgrade offer per PC purchased, and a maximum limit of five upgrade offers per customer.
How can I obtain all software from Microsoft and Sony?
The Sony software can be obtained in two ways.
A. Direct download (Electronic Software Delivery)
B. Ordering a Supplement Disk. Optional backup media will be available for ordering.
Please note that some applications might not be provided, depending on your model.
Is a Clean Install upgrade supported?
The 'Clean Install' scenario is not supported by Sony. Sony will only support the 'Migration' scenario.
A clean installation erases the entire hard drive (including the original Operating System) and installs the new Operating System files onto the hard drive. All folders, files, applications and personal settings will be erased. Migration will transition your VAIO to Windows 8, whilst preserving folders, files, applications and personal settings.
Windows® 8: Upgrade Precautions and Limitations
Please review the Windows 8 Upgrade Precautions and Limitations prior to updating your operating system.
The following information may be updated periodically. You can find the most recent information below:
Precautions
Limitations: VAIO computer
Limitations: Sony software
Limitations: Third party software
Some preinstalled third party apps may have limitations after upgrading to Windows 8.
Contact Information: Third party software
Sony does not provide Windows 8 support for third party apps. Refer to the Contact Information for Packaged Software Kit in the support manual that came with your VAIO computer. Some third party apps may not provide support.
Restrictions regarding related products
Support information for related Sony products will be posted on the VAIO support website. Sony only supports peripheral equipment that is compatible with Windows 8.
Click on this link to see Which VAIO models will be supported by Sony?
Are CTO (customize to order) VAIO supported? See above link..
What is the difference between ‘eligible’ and ‘supported’ models?
The adjective 'Eligible' refers to the Microsoft terminology used with regards to the eligibility period of the promotional offer for Windows upgrade at a discounted price. As aforementioned this eligibility period starts on June 2, 2012 and ends on January 31, 2013.
The adjective 'Supported' refers to terminology used by Sony. Sony is currently performing a validation of selected Windows 7 VAIO models to determine whether all BIOS, drivers, utilities and other VAIO applications from Sony can be fully supported for upgrade to the Windows 8 Operating System.
Depending on the outcome of the testing and validation phase for each model, Sony will issue a list of supported models as well as any known restrictions, limitations and necessary software updates .
Sony has carefully selected the VAIO models that will ensure the best Windows 8 experience. If your VAIO is not supported by the VAIO Windows 8 upgrade kit, we advise you to visit the following pages to find drivers and applications, which you can separatel... Please note that no online support is offered for non supported VAIO models.
How should I upgrade my VAIO from Windows® 7 to Windows® 8?
Please click on the following link to view Sony's - Windows 8 upgrade guide
If you have Windows 7 do yourself a favour and leave Windows 8 alone
Hi,
I want to install Windows 8 64bit from scratch in a Sony VAIO SVE1511K1EW. What is the best way to proceed and where I can find the drivers?
Requirements
I won't be able to have internet because I brought the computer to my daughter in Cuba.
Thanks a million in adcance for your support,
Guido.