I'm setting up my computer again. How do I set the "My Documents" folder to be on the D: drive? Also how do I setup the "Program Files Directory to be on the...
Gary, you can change it to match your work computer by installing the OS in the D drive and erase system file in C drive. My guess is your IT people didn't...
Download the Microsoft Powertoy "TweakUI" from the MS site. In its "My Computer->Special Folders" you can change the location of My Documents, etc. As for...
You can download 'tweakiu' from Microsoft and change both of these (and much, much more!). One place to find the link to the download is at www.aumha.org under...
I'm far from an expert, but I've never heard of it and it doesn't sound like a US number. What country are you in and or was it originally sold (if you know)?...
this is the model number that comes on the bottom of the notebook. for example, I have a PCG - V505DX and on the bottom of my notebook has a model number of...
I just got myself a Sony U30 digital camera - teeny little thing, and I thought I'd upgrade the memory stick from the little 8M one that it comes with. I...
I assume you have an R505DL. That model is MS-Pro capable but you need to run a Sony updater for the slot firmware. It's available on the Sony support site:...
... The original memory stick spec maxed out at 128 MB. If your hardware isn't software-upgradeable to the Pro format, you can find memory sticks with two...
anyone please help, I have not gotten one response to my message :9 mudsumo <mudsumo@...> wrote: I tried to upgrade the bios on my r505ts laptop. Seemed...
You may be able to buy a bios chip from Sony Parts. Try them at 800-488-7669. It would be best if you backed up your bios to the floppy before you tried...
The easiest solution may be to send your chip and the disk with the bios you want to a bios re-burning or recovery service. Here is one (just from a...
I am the original owner. Computer is in excellent shape with no broken parts I have all the disks and information that shipped with the computer: Application...
Hi, I just bought a Z505R with all parts at the computer show this last weekend for 300$. No Software included but it should give you an idea of the going...
Hi Gary, Just right click on "My Documents" in the desktop and select Location. Point it to where you want the folder to be. As for part 2 of your question -...
Hi folks, I recently found and joined this forum. I picked up a Z505R this last weekend and want to put Win2k on it. I went to Sony's website and downloaded...
... wrote: The second issue seems to be related to my upgrade to Windows 2000. The USB port on the right side of the computer will not function if the port...
... wrote: I haven't yet looked ... and ... It would be easier to remove the 128 MB you added and replace it with a 256 MB SODIMM, for a total of 320 MB. If...
Hi folks, for those of you still looking, the Imac USB floppy drive being sold under the brand name VST works as a bootable floppy for a Vaio (tested with...
... Run it down, keep it full, who ya gonna listen uh? My advice: don't worry about it. Keep the 3x ($$$) on the shelf until you need to take it on road trips,...
Bet to differ, I don't think a mirror finish is that cool. What I like about magnesium casing is its rough texture, that it's tough to wistand the daily abuse....
That's REAL good advice, considering that a battery left sitting on the shelf will discharge all by itself (yes even if there is no load on it) and that a...
Updated info. Howdy folks, I resolved this issue. The new bios 040 for some reason lost all the FAT information for the harddrive. Just reformatting the...
Hey everyone... Happy owner of an R505ES, never given me a problem in two years of heavy use. About to buy an Ipod Mini and would very much like to use the...
Hi ladies and gents, First off, thank you for all wonder resources, I have upgraded my win2k z505s to xp. Everything works fine, except ilink IEEE1394. I've...
Did the memory stick work? I've been running an Z505SX upgraded from the original Win 98 to Win2k. And have been thinking of making the transition to XP. Gary...
If you own a Sony digital video camera then you can use the cable. Otherwise, you can find one with an internet search. Make sure you have enough power on the...
First off.. This is not my hack. I have done it, but it takes a bit of fanagling. When you get to the part where it says its done, if you look on your drive...
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