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Hi!!!
Does anyone know where I can get drivers for SONY VAIO VGN-FE48C and after changing the OS from Chinese's to Russian how can I 'back it up ' if I don't have the software that Sony installed at the beginning(I mean VAIO recovery utility)
BIg thanks for eveyone!!!

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A short practical summary based on what happened in this thread: several members found that drivers from the same FE/FS family (notably the FE48G pack) worked for machines sold as FE48C/FS48C, and others used the China support pages + a translation service to extract the files (, , ). Manual model lookup (model/PCG on the bottom sticker or in BIOS/VAIO Care) is more reliable than automatic serial detection when regions differ. (sony-asia.com)

Concrete recovery / driver workflow (apply in order):

  • Confirm the exact model/PCG and OS that shipped with the laptop (sticker, BIOS, or VAIO Care).
  • On Sony support, search by model (not by auto-detect) and download the system utilities in this order: Sony Shared Library → Sony Notebook Utilities (which includes VAIO Event Service) → VAIO Control Center / power/hotkey packages. Reboot after installing major packages; Fn/hotkey support normally returns once VAIO Event Service + Shared Library are installed. Match each download to the original OS (XP vs Vista etc.). (sony-asia.com)

Recovery and backup options:

  • If the recovery partition still exists, use VAIO Care / VAIO Recovery to create recovery discs or run the F10 rescue — create media immediately and keep a copy offline. If the partition or Recovery Utility was removed, Sony’s recovery-media policies for legacy VAIOs vary (Encompass / retail partners for newer units; older pre-Windows‑7 units may require service partners), so collect model/PCG info before contacting support. As a reliable fallback, make a full disk image (bootable rescue media) with a cloning tool (examples: Macrium Reflect or Clonezilla) and store the image externally. (sony.com)

If hardware remains unrecognized after Windows install:

  • Use Device Manager → right-click problem device → Details → Hardware Ids, then search the VEN/DEV string to identify the vendor and driver. DevCon / PnPUtil can enumerate IDs for offline work. Prefer official Sony or component-vendor packages; only use third‑party archives when official files are gone, and verify files before running installers. (howtogeek.com)

Key cautions: prefer official Sony/model downloads, install utilities in the order above, verify OS compatibility for each package, and keep a disk image or recovery media once everything is working.

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Member Avatar for Master_Vos

Try to check the russia site:

Your model is unique for your region, so you should be finding the correct drivers on their site that applies to your region.

To backup things; try buying a backup program ( there are so many of them that i won't start naming it )

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Hello!!!
QUOTE=Master_Vos;411168]Try to check the russia site:


I tried but didn't find
Your model is unique for your region, so you should be finding the correct drivers on their site that applies to your region.
The notebook was bought in China, the maximum what I could find were China's site(but i don't know Chinese)
and by saying 'back up' I meant that all sony vaio have their own "back up" system
and it can be recovered by VAIO Recovery utility,which I don't have
so Master_Vos I don't know what 2 do:Sony's sites don't have my model, I don't have drivers,don't have th SONY's software, I even can't download it 'cause Sony can't detect my serial number......
People who had the same problem, help PLEASE!!!!!!!!

Member Avatar for opreesh

hey i have the same problem whut my VGN-FS48C no driver no serial no nothing ! did u find something for your self ??

Member Avatar for Evryusha

Hi!!! I still have not solved this problem but i talked with Sony Vaio helpdesk, they told me to come to China and they will do everything if I have warranty....
P.S.you meant Fe 48c or fs 48c, if fe 48c then I have some drivers.....which one you need?

Member Avatar for opreesh

i was mean FS ! thank yau for responding my mail ! i was thinking that i was the only one whut problems :P ! so you will go to china ?? i am far away! i am from romania :P! please send me yaur drivers for your FE mabye they are useful

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2 opreesh:
My friend may go in october, so i 'll try 2 give him...
From this moment we're FRIENDS ;) 'cause you're the 2'nd person who has the same problem...
Drivers?I'll send you, but later O'K...now I'm a little bit busy and tired..Anyway keep in touch!!!

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okey !! thank you for your help !! my mail is "" !! see yau later !

Member Avatar for Evryusha

I solved the problem!!!
Drivers of FE48G are suitable :)))

Member Avatar for sumo1

I have the same problem
I find almost all the drivers for vgn-fs48c but not sony utilities.
My Fn keys are not working. Any sugestions for that

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I found all the drivers. It was a Chinese site and using babel fish i got all the drivers.
Here is the url

My website
www.fashionhub.co.nr

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