20 Most Recent Sony VAIO VGN-NR180EW Notebook Questions & Answers

Scan with malware protection as well. Try Malwarebytes Free version (malwarebytes.org)

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

Some fo the software crashes whie it's shutting down. Either load up a system restore point from before theis problem started, or reinstall some of the software until you no longer get the problem.
Careful with system restore because when you select a date for it to go back to it will uninstall any software that you installed after that date. It will NOT delete your personal data, like pictures, music, etc even if you put them on the computer after the date selected.

Restart the computer-

Plug up a USB mouse to see if that doesn't work

Your touch pad software may not be installed. Goto Sony's device driver support page and download the mouse drivers for your model. Sony has good software support. You'll find the touchpad program easy. Reload and see where that puts you.

You may try with these troubleshooting steps.

These steps are applicable for either Windows XP or Vista OS. But you can perform the same in the Windows 7 OS.

Option 1: Try installing Sony Registry Update for CD/DVD Drives:

http://esupport.sony.com/US/perl/swu-download.pl?mdl=VGNNR180E&upd_id=2031&os_id=28

Option 2: Try deleting UpperFilters and LowerFilters Registry values as mentioned:

http://support.microsoft.com/?id=314060&SD=SONY

http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C299114


http://www.kb.sony.com/selfservice/documentLink.do?externalId=C501168


The exact solution is delete the UpperFilters and LowerFilters Registry values and then restart the Computer.

Good Luck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

To Solve the problem refer to steps below

To run the Bootrec.exe tool, you must start Windows RE. To do this, follow these steps:

1. Put the Windows Vista installation disc in the disc drive, and then start the computer.
2. Press a key when you are prompted.
3. Select a language, a time, a currency, a keyboard or an input method, and then click Next.
4. Click Repair your computer.
5. Click the operating system that you want to repair, and then click Next.
6. In the System Recovery Options dialog box, click Command Prompt.
7. Type Bootrec.exe, and then press ENTER.

Note To start the computer from the Windows Vista DVD, the computer must be configured to start from the DVD drive. For more information about how to configure the computer to start from the DVD drive, see the documentation that is included with the computer or contact the computer manufacturer. Back to the top Bootrec.exe options loadTOCNode(2, 'moreinformation'); The Bootrec.exe tool supports the following options. Use the option that is appropriate for your situation.

Note If rebuilding the BCD does not resolve the startup issue, you can export and delete the BCD, and then run this option again. By doing this, you make sure that the BCD is completely rebuilt. To do this, type the following commands at the Windows RE command prompt:

• bcdedit /export C:\BCD_Backup
• c:
• cd boot
• attrib bcd -s -h -r
• ren c:\boot\bcd bcd.old
• bootrec /RebuildBcd

/FixMbr loadTOCNode(3, 'moreinformation'); The /FixMbr option writes a Windows Vista-compatible MBR to the system partition. This option does not overwrite the existing partition table. Use this option when you must resolve MBR corruption issues, or when you have to remove non-standard code from the MBR. /FixBoot loadTOCNode(3, 'moreinformation'); The /FixBoot option writes a new boot sector to the system partition by using a boot sector that is compatible with Windows Vista. Use this option if one of the following conditions is true:

• The boot sector has been replaced with a non-standard Windows Vista boot sector.
• The boot sector is damaged.
• An earlier Windows operating system has been installed after Windows Vista was installed. In this scenario, the computer starts by using Windows NT Loader (NTLDR) instead of Windows Boot Manager (Bootmgr.exe).

/ScanOs loadTOCNode(3, 'moreinformation'); The /ScanOs option scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows Vista. Additionally, this option displays the entries that are currently not in the BCD store. Use this option when there are Windows Vista installations that the Boot Manager menu does not list. /RebuildBcd loadTOCNode(3, 'moreinformation'); The /RebuildBcd option scans all disks for installations that are compatible with Windows Vista. Additionally, this option lets you select the installations that you want to add to the BCD store. Use this option when you must completely rebuild the BCD.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/934540/en-us

If you only erased it, you can simply use the keyboard shortcut CTRL+Z, if the deletion was permanent, there is nothing you can do.

Do you the Windows user suffer Error Code 0xc0000185 on your PC or laptop. Well, this is a blue screen of a ***** error note telling me that your boot configuration info is missing (Error Code 0xc0000185) This BSOD error code issues with a note - The Boot Configuration Data for your PC is missing some required information. Causes of Error Code 0xc0000185:- 1. Suffer a cable attachment joining to your system and the hard drive. 2. Defective or missing boot files. 3. The disk drive gets damaged. 4. Wrong disk drive. Solutions of Error Code 0xc0000185:- 1: Do sure that Wire is Correctly Connected [Only for PC] 2: Automated Repair 3: Check Hard Disk for Errors 4: Repair your System to Fix Error 0xc0000185 Full Solution - Error Code 0xc0000185

www.driverguide.com use the 2 drivers free install per day freature. it will help you for sure

If your laptop appears to boot up and the hard disk LEDflashes, then the problem is probably a back light fault. This can be a faultyinverter or a faulty CCFL lamp. Please click on this link and follow myinstructions to identify the fault and possible fix :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3598095-faulty_laptop_lcd_screen

hi, you mean it doesn't give you any option to adjust? (adjustments options are disabled?). have locate under power option menu? thanks

This can be a faulty inverter or a faulty CCFL lamp. Pleaseclick on this link and follow my instructions to identify the fault andpossible fix :- http://www.fixya.com/support/r3598095-faulty_laptop_lcd_screen

Perhaps this will help: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows_vista-performance/how-can-you-fix-the-run-time-error-75-pathfile/db00f993-c6ea-455e-bd9d-5c2d013ecf23

Check this Sony's website: Original Drivers Package

Try to:Open Computer by clicking the Start button and then clicking Computer.Navigate to the folder or drive that used to contain the video file, right click it and then click Restore previous versions. https://8ballpool.onl/ https://googlehangouts.ooo/ https://omegle.onl/

A lot of anti viruses cant find or get rid of pups, which are potentially unwanted programs that sneak onto your computer, go to mybleepingcomputer.com and download and run adwcleaner, its free and gets the boogy men out.

Hello - Depending upon where (in your home?) you use your Sony Vaio laptop (via WiFi?) you may need a WiFi booster or extender. Or, you may find that moving your WiFi router to another location in your home will improve your connection without diminishing the connections for other laptops used in your home. Perhaps the information here will prove instructive: https://www.repeaterstore.com/pages/wifi-booster-repeater-extender-differences Note: If the router needs to be moved in your home, you will probably need a technician for your Internet provider to come to your home to relocate it and connect it properly.