New Sony Vaio laptop cannot fully install Sim City 3. Gets as far as message which reads "processing large file, please wait. Waited on several occasions for hours and hours, furthest so far is 40 per

Try this original driver from Sony AsiaAsia maby it will fixit
Apllicable Models
VGN-CR11GH, VGN-CR11SH, VGN-CR12GH, VGN-CR13G, VGN-CR13M, VGN-CR13S, VGN-CR14GN, VGN-CR15G

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.

http://download.sony-asia.com/vaio/downloads/Original_Drivers/072Q/ENG/VGN-CR1/Drivers/Camera.EXE

You need to download the VAIO care application and install it, so it can detect your system.

Shut down, unplug, remove battery, plug in, repeat process.

Hopefully, when you got the computer, you made a set of system disks. They will include a restore disk. Restore your system and from now on, when you download a program, especially something as large as Adobe Photoshop, WAIT, WAIT, WAIT. There are a lot of files that need to do their own thing before you can finish the installation. Did you make sure to read EVERY pop-up box? Sometimes there are programs being added to your computer if you don't uncheck the boxes. If you downloaded the program from a second source website, it could be fake and contain a virus, a worm or a rootkit.

Here is the link to the Bios you need:
http://s02.download.sony.com/US/pc/PHBSYS-14612500-US.EXE

Here are the Download and Installation Instructions:

1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
2. Download the PHBSYS-14612500-US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the PHBSYS-14612500-US.EXE file to begin the installation.
4. At the "BIOS Update Utility" screen, click "Next".
5. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
6. At the "VAIO BIOS Update Tool" screen, verify the new version to be installed is R0131J9, and then click "Update".
7. At the "WBFLASH" window, click "OK" to update the computer BIOS.
8. At the "BIOS Update successfully completed" window, click "OK".
9. The computer will shutdown automatically.
10. Wait for 30 seconds then power the computer on.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the BIOS Update is complete..

Here is the link to the Bios you need.:
http://s02.download.sony.com/US/pc/PHBSYS-14612500-US.EXE

Here are the Download and Installation Instructions:

1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
2. Download the PHBSYS-14612500-US.EXE file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the PHBSYS-14612500-US.EXE file to begin the installation.
4. At the "BIOS Update Utility" screen, click "Next".
5. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
6. At the "VAIO BIOS Update Tool" screen, verify the new version to be installed is R0131J9, and then click "Update".
7. At the "WBFLASH" window, click "OK" to update the computer BIOS.
8. At the "BIOS Update successfully completed" window, click "OK".
9. The computer will shutdown automatically.
10. Wait for 30 seconds then power the computer on.

After the computer restarts, the installation of the BIOS Update is complete.

Hi Greg,

This issue can still be fixed. However, the only way to fix this is to bring the machine to Sony Vaio's Authorized Service Center. Reflashing the system's BIOS can only be done inside Windows. But because of the state of your machine reflash is not possible. People from the Service Center need to have physical access to your machine so they can reflash your BIOS and put it back to it's original state. They do have a special tool needed to do the whole process. Kindly call Sony's phone support to check out the nearest available service center in your area. You may contact them at:

Priority Service: 239-768-7669 Toll Free Service: 1-888-476-6972

They are open 24/7.

Hope this helps.

Thank you for using FixYa.

what are you using to reformat the hdd? if you havent formatted the hdd using any retail version of od disc, youmay try to access the vaio recovery partition.. that is when you restart the computer, then press f10 key repeatedly for 5-7secs. it will load vaio recovery center. then from there, select restore c: drive. follow on-screen instruction and it will format the hdd. process may take for 45mins up to an hour

Given all the steps you've tried thus far, it may just save you time and frustration to just wipe the machine and start over. Given you can get into safe mode you might be able to copy any of your important files off to a usb thumb drive or usb hard disk before you wipe it.

If the laptop still has problems on a fresh install of windows, then its time to call in warranty repair.

Open up XS++
Then connect the phone while holding "C", afterwards use the GDFS opiton to read the code
Make sure you have USB FLASH DRIVERS INSTALLED

HOLD "C"!!!!!
AND FIND USB FLASH DRIVERS HERE !

1. Powered off the phone
2. Taken the battery OUT.
3. waited 30 seconds to a minute,
4. started XS++
5. Clicked on Connect on XS++
4. HOLDING C button
5. Connected the USB Cable,
6. waited for some time, got message no phone detected.

Tutorial VID

Let me know.

micro