Recovery Discs - Revision history

Romanio0089 at 14:24, 21 October 2025

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	Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.		Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.

	=====Removing or ~~Bypassing Model Locks~~ =====		===== Removing or bypassing model locks =====
	'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.		'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.

Romanio0089 at 21:33, 20 October 2025

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	'''To change language''' of XP discs, please use the [https://www.wikihow.com/Change-the-Language-of-Your-Computer-(Windows-XP) SP3 swap method]. This method will change most of the XP installation to your desired language, but some system apps and most importantly preinstalled VAIO apps will remain in the original language.		'''To change language''' of XP discs, please use the [https://www.wikihow.com/Change-the-Language-of-Your-Computer-(Windows-XP) SP3 swap method]. This method will change most of the XP installation to your desired language, but some system apps and most importantly preinstalled VAIO apps will remain in the original language.

	On Vista and 7, you can use the tool ~~Vistalizator~~, which allows you to easily install language packs no matter the Windows edition you are running.		On Vista and 7, you can use the Vistalizator tool, which allows you to easily install language packs no matter the Windows edition you are running.

	== Disclaimer ==		== Disclaimer ==

	Some recovery discs are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we ~~offer~~ no liability. Please see the Library's [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer\|general disclaimer]].		Some recovery discs are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we accept no liability. Please see the Library's [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer\|general disclaimer]].

	<small>Recovery discs can have multiple names: Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.</small>		<small>Recovery discs can have multiple names: Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.</small>

Romanio0089 at 21:29, 20 October 2025

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	System Recovery is also known as Disc 1, and Application Recovery as Disc 2.		System Recovery is also known as Disc 1, and Application Recovery as Disc 2.

			== Problems ==

	=== Model locks and compatibility ===		=== Model locks and compatibility ===
	Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.		Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.

	~~== Problems ==~~

	=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====		=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====

Romanio0089 at 21:29, 20 October 2025

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	== Media ==		== Recovery Media ==

	=== Database of recoveries available to download ===		=== Database of recoveries available to download ===

Romanio0089 at 21:29, 20 October 2025

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	=== Useful information ===		=== Useful information ===
	~~'''To change language''' of XP discs, please use the SP3 swap method. On Vista and 7, you can use the tool Vistalizator.~~

	On early XP and older discs, the last disc of the set will usually have drivers.		On early XP and older discs, the last disc of the set will usually have drivers.

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	=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====		=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====
	'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.		'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.

			=== Language ===

			With some models lacking a big selection of archived recovery media, you may be forced to use discs in a language you do not understand.

			'''To change language''' of XP discs, please use the [https://www.wikihow.com/Change-the-Language-of-Your-Computer-(Windows-XP) SP3 swap method]. This method will change most of the XP installation to your desired language, but some system apps and most importantly preinstalled VAIO apps will remain in the original language.

			On Vista and 7, you can use the tool Vistalizator, which allows you to easily install language packs no matter the Windows edition you are running.

	== Disclaimer ==		== Disclaimer ==

Romanio0089 at 21:23, 20 October 2025

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			== Media ==

	=== Database of recoveries available to download ===		=== Database of recoveries available to download ===

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	=== Model locks and compatibility ===		=== Model locks and compatibility ===
	Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.		Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.

			== Problems ==

	=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====		=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====
	'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.		'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.

	=== Disclaimer ===		== Disclaimer ==

	Some recovery discs are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we offer no liability. Please see the Library's [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer\|general disclaimer]].		Some recovery discs are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we offer no liability. Please see the Library's [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer\|general disclaimer]].

	<small>Recovery discs can have multiple names: Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.</small>		<small>Recovery discs can have multiple names: Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.</small>

Romanio0089 at 21:21, 20 October 2025

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	=== Useful information ===		=== Useful information ===
	To change language of XP discs, please use the SP3 swap method. On Vista and 7, you can use the tool Vistalizator.		'''To change language''' of XP discs, please use the SP3 swap method. On Vista and 7, you can use the tool Vistalizator.

	On early XP and older discs, the last disc of the set will usually have drivers.		On early XP and older discs, the last disc of the set will usually have drivers.
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	=== Model locks and compatibility ===		=== Model locks and compatibility ===
	Most recovery discs only work on the model they were created with (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.		Most recovery discs '''only work on the model they were created with''' (model example: VPCZ11C7E), and not on the entire series (series example: VPCZ1). In some cases, they only work on the unit they were created with. Even though those discs would work perfectly on the machine you are trying to install them on, they are locked from installing.

	=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====		=====Removing or Bypassing Model Locks =====

Romanio0089 at 21:20, 20 October 2025

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	~~== Recovery Discs ==~~

	=== Database of recoveries available to download ===		=== Database of recoveries available to download ===

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	System Recovery is also known as Disc 1, and Application Recovery as Disc 2.		System Recovery is also known as Disc 1, and Application Recovery as Disc 2.

	~~== Problems ==~~

	=== Model locks and compatibility ===		=== Model locks and compatibility ===
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	'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.		'''[[Sony VAIO Recovery Patcher (SVRP)]] is a utility designed to patch recovery discs to bypass model locks.''' For now, only Windows Vista, 7, and 8 recoveries are supported, but support for XP and below is coming soon.

	== Disclaimer ==		=== Disclaimer ===

	Some recovery discs are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we offer no liability. Please see the Library's [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer\|general disclaimer]].		Some recovery discs are uploaded by us, some aren't, and so we offer no liability. Please see the Library's [[VAIO Library:General disclaimer\|general disclaimer]].

	<small>Recovery discs can have multiple names: Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.</small>		<small>Recovery discs can have multiple names: Recovery Discs, Recovery Disks, Recovery Media, Recovery Media CD, Recovery DVD, Recovery CD.</small>

Romanio0089 at 21:19, 20 October 2025

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	=== Donating new recoveries ===		=== Donating new recoveries ===

	~~'''~~You can help us by dumping and uploading Recovery Media from any of the models in the [[Wanted Recovery Media\|Wanted List]].~~'''~~		You can help us by dumping and uploading Recovery Media from any of the models in the [[Wanted Recovery Media\|Wanted List]].

	=== Useful information ===		=== Useful information ===
	To change language of XP discs, please use the SP3 swap method. On Vista and 7, you can use the tool Vistalizator.		To change language of XP discs, please use the SP3 swap method. On Vista and 7, you can use the tool Vistalizator.

	~~'''System Recovery is also known as Disc 1~~, ~~and Application Recovery as Disc 2~~.~~'''~~		On early XP and older discs, the last disc of the set will usually have drivers.

	~~On early XP~~ and ~~older discs, the last disc of the set will usually have drivers~~.		System Recovery is also known as Disc 1, and Application Recovery as Disc 2.

	== Problems ==		== Problems ==

Romanio0089 at 21:19, 20 October 2025

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	<big>The list on this page was replaced by our new database. Please access the website [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/ here].</big>		<big>The list on this page was replaced by our new database. Please access the website [https://archive.vaiolibrary.com/ here].</big>

	=== ~~Adding or donating~~ new recoveries ===		=== Donating new recoveries ===

	'''You can help us by dumping and uploading Recovery Media from any of the models in the [[Wanted Recovery Media\|Wanted List]].'''		'''You can help us by dumping and uploading Recovery Media from any of the models in the [[Wanted Recovery Media\|Wanted List]].'''