Question on vaio

Open Run window by pressing the Windows logo key+R key together.
Then, type "msconfig" in the run window.
Then, click on startup tab.
Click to uncheck the VAIO Survey option. Click on apply and OK.

Stop the Oasis2.exe services.
In Run window, type "services.msc" and locate the oasis2.exe services and stop them.
This will resolve the error of VAIO Sat Survey.
If issue persists, uninstall the VAIO Sat Survey or VAIO Survey software.
Click on start>Control Panel>Programs and features>programs>Uninstall a program>Application Manager for VAIO>VAIO Survey/VAIO Sat Survey-Uninstall.
Restart the computer.

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The VAIO Hardware Diagnostics utility can be used to perform various tests to ensure the computer is working properly and diagnose hardware issues when they occur. Follow this procedure to perform a Quick Test or Individual tests using this utility.

1. Close all open programs. NOTE: If the VAIO Recovery Center application is already open, proceed with step 3.
   
2. Open the VAIO Recovery Center application. NOTES:
   
   • If the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics window is already open, proceed with step 4.
   • The VAIO Recovery Center software can be accessed from the Start menu. Click the Start button, click the VAIO Recovery Center folder and then click VAIO Recovery Center .
   • If you cannot start the operating system, the VAIO Recovery Center software can be accessed by pressing the F10 key at the BIOS screen, but all the hardware component tests may not be available.
   • You also can access the VAIO Recovery Center software by booting the computer using the Recovery Discs. Insert Recovery Disc #1 and then restart the computer.
3. In the VAIO Recovery Center window, under Choose a program , click VAIO Hardware Diagnostics .
4. In the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics , click the Start button.
5. On the Quick Test tab, click the Run Test button. NOTES:
   
   • To perform any of the individual tests available within the VAIO Hardware Diagnostics utility, click the Individual Test tab.
   • The Individual Test tab is only available when the VAIO Recovery Center is started from within the operating system.
   • Tests can be run on the following components: CPU, Memory, Video, Hard Disk Drive, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, Network Adapter, USB, CF/PC Card, and Memory Stick.
   • The CPU, Memory, and Hard Disk Drive tests are performed during the Quick Test. The Video and CF/PC Card tests are also performed as part of the Quick Test when the VAIO Recovery Center is started from the desktop.

you can access the Vaio recovery center to format the harddrive and bring the computer back to the factory settings

1. restart the computer
2. when you see the Vaio logo on the screen press and hold the function key + f10 (fn+F10) to load the vaio recovery center
3. in the editboot option screen, press enter
4. it will load the Vaio Recovery Center
5. click restore c: drive from vaio recovery center
6. follow on-screen instruction. process may take 45mins to 1hour to complete with random restarts.

goodluck

This might be handy: http://www.sony-driver.com/notebook-driver/PCG-C1/
http://www.notebook-driver.com/sony-vaio/drivers-and-utilities-for-sony-vaio-pcg-c1-picture-series-notebook/
http://www.notebook-driver.com/sony-vaio/sony-vaio-pcg-c1-driver-for-win98/

I had the same problem , i was using a spanish date format.
I changed the date format to an english format (mm/dd/yyyy) and now all vaio programs work ok at start up and afterwards.

Save Data if possible.

Use Restore System; Restore Computer to Factory "New" Condition.. Sont Vaios have a Key Prompt which you hold down while booting and the Replacement Software already on a Sector of the Hard Drive. Check THe Manuel for this OR CALL SONY CUSTOMER SERVICE AND JUST GIVE THEM THE MODEL NUMBER AND ASK THEM WHICH BUTTON YOU PUSH ETC TO RESTORE THE COMPUTER TO "FACTORY CONDITION"

Sony Vaio K415B/S (PCG-9U1M) XP Drivers:
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/Original/K4_DRIVERS.ZIP
and Utilities:
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/Original/K4_UTILITIES.ZIP

You will have a tough time, but there is a Sony XP utility driver out there that will take care of your problem. I do not have it, but know it is available. Here are some that I have found for you.

Hot Keys
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/Hotkey/
Memorysticks
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/MemStick/MSD_Sny_1020.zip
other driver for other model memory stick
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/MemStick/MSD_52217.zip
Others
ftp://ftp.vaio-link.com/pub/Vaio/PowerPanel/

I hope you can find what you are looking for in one of these.

Hi qwerty2119, click on the link below.

http://www.google.com/products?hl=en&q=Sony+VAIO+PCG-GR370+laptop+MEMORY&um=1&ie=UTF-8

You can only use memory PCG-GR370.
To reach 1GB buy two (2) of these.
http://www.upgradecomputermemory.com/ram.cfm/Memory/S/Sony-VAIO/Sony-Notebooks-VAIO-PCG-Series/VAIO-GR-PCG-GR-Series-Notebook/VAIO-PCG-GR370/256MB-Sony-VAIO-Notebook-PC133-SDRAM-SODIMM.html

Mike