First, this is my suggestion for the drivers, i strongly recommended to install just the drivers you need, if the driver such as audio and wireless already installed, no need to reinstall using the drivers i provided here.
CHIPSET:
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Filename infist911autol.exe
Download (intel website)
Download (miror - ziddu)
Download (mediafire)
Intel Video driver
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Download (intel Website)
Download (miror ziddu)
Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC
Download(choose windows 7 from the list)
or try this:
REALTEK_6.0A - 6.0.1.5886.ZIP: Download
REALTEK_6.0_6.0.1.5859.ZIP: Download
HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
(originally vista Drivers,, not recommended to install, install if only there are Modem drivers missing)
Download (direct)
TexasInstuments PCIXX12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Download
Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device
Download
ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download
or you may download from realtek site:
Download link
WIRELESS:
Intel ProSet/Wireless
File name: Wireless-Intel.EXE
Download
Download (64-bit)
or try this version
Download
Download (64-bit)
Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
BLUETOOTH
Toshiba Bluetooth Stack:
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Download
(reported only valid for 30 days, so other user suggest to use Blusoliel 6.0)
or you may try this drivers:
ALPS_BLUETOOTH_DRIVER_6.2_6.2.0.9600.0908210.ZIP
Download
(i never try it yet so try it at your own risk)
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Camera Driver
Download
If you have problems With touchpad use this Drivers:
TOUCHPAD
Download
(at the page, click agree to the term and agreement)
Sony Shared Library
SONY_SHARED_LIBRARY_4.1D_081Q_U_4.1.00.12130.ZIP: Download
or
7UPG_SONY_SHARED_LIBRARY_5.4U_5.4.0.05200.ZIP: Download
VAIO Event Service
Download
VAIOControl Center
VAIO_CONTROL_CENTER_2.2U_2.2.00.12180.ZIP : Download
or
VAIO_CONTROL_CENTER_4.0U_4.0.0.07280.ZIP : Download
VAIO Power Management
VAIO_POWER_MANAGEMENT_2.5U_2.5.0.06250.ZIP : Download
or
VAIO_POWER_MANAGEMENT_4.0U_4.0.0.07060.ZIP : Download
For webacam utilities and others:
I found a great post but for other model for sony that may work for you, read here:
http://rotwhiler.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/windows-7-rc-on-sony-vaio-cr231e/
CHIPSET:
Mobile Intel® GM965 Express Chipset
Filename infist911autol.exe
Download (intel website)
Download (miror - ziddu)
Download (mediafire)
Intel Video driver
Mobile Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator X3100
Download (intel Website)
Download (miror ziddu)
Realtek High Definition Audio CODEC
Download(choose windows 7 from the list)
or try this:
REALTEK_6.0A - 6.0.1.5886.ZIP: Download
REALTEK_6.0_6.0.1.5859.ZIP: Download
HDAUDIO SoftV92 Data Fax Modem with SmartCP
(originally vista Drivers,, not recommended to install, install if only there are Modem drivers missing)
Download (direct)
TexasInstuments PCIXX12 Integrated FlashMedia Controller
Download
Synaptics PS/2 Port Pointing Device
Download
ETHERNET
Realtek RTL8139/810x Family Fast Ethernet NIC Driver
Download
or you may download from realtek site:
Download link
WIRELESS:
Intel ProSet/Wireless
File name: Wireless-Intel.EXE
Download
Download (64-bit)
or try this version
Download
Download (64-bit)
Atheros AR5006X Wireless Network Adapter
Download (32-bit)
Download (64-bit)
BLUETOOTH
Toshiba Bluetooth Stack:
-------------------------
Download
(reported only valid for 30 days, so other user suggest to use Blusoliel 6.0)
or you may try this drivers:
ALPS_BLUETOOTH_DRIVER_6.2_6.2.0.9600.0908210.ZIP
Download
(i never try it yet so try it at your own risk)
------------------------------------------
Camera Driver
Download
If you have problems With touchpad use this Drivers:
TOUCHPAD
Download
(at the page, click agree to the term and agreement)
Applications for VGN-CR3 Series
Sony Shared Library
SONY_SHARED_LIBRARY_4.1D_081Q_U_4.1.00.12130.ZIP: Download
or
7UPG_SONY_SHARED_LIBRARY_5.4U_5.4.0.05200.ZIP: Download
VAIO Event Service
Download
VAIOControl Center
VAIO_CONTROL_CENTER_2.2U_2.2.00.12180.ZIP : Download
or
VAIO_CONTROL_CENTER_4.0U_4.0.0.07280.ZIP : Download
VAIO Power Management
VAIO_POWER_MANAGEMENT_2.5U_2.5.0.06250.ZIP : Download
or
VAIO_POWER_MANAGEMENT_4.0U_4.0.0.07060.ZIP : Download
For webacam utilities and others:
I found a great post but for other model for sony that may work for you, read here:
http://rotwhiler.wordpress.com/2009/07/26/windows-7-rc-on-sony-vaio-cr231e/
