Has anyone managed to find a Windows 7 RC x64 compatible driver for the Sony Firmware Extension Parser (SFEP) on the Sony Vaio VGN-NS20S/S?

Question

Problem

• OS: Windows 7 RC x64
• Machine: Sony Vaio VGN-NS20S/S
• Missing Driver: Sony Firmware Extension Parser (SFEP) - sometimes known as SNY5001

I have tried various drivers for other versions of Windows and for similar laptops and searched online but they don't work. Has anyone else managed to find one that actually works? I'm not looking for advice on how to use Google :)

Findings

• Sony Europe Support: SFEP_Driver_Sony_8.0_09Q1_O_8.0.0.1.zip for Vista, 32-bit - the closest official driver but sadly doesn't work on Windows 7 RC x64
• Similar question on notebookreview.com but for the Sony Vaio VGN-AR570 on Vista x64. It gives some useful details about what the device does though

Answer 1

I've checked the Action Center again and this time the solution details contain instructions for users in Europe, not just the US and Brazil. I downloaded the suggested file from Sony Europe and updated the driver for my Unknown Device. It installed without errors and I now see Sony Firmware Extension Parser Device but it doesn't seem to have fixed the brightness shortcut keys. Interestingly the filename is the same as the one I tried before (SFEP Driver (Sony) 8.0_09Q1_O - 8.0.0.1.zip) only this time it definitely does include x64 drivers. Either I was going mad before and didn't notice them, or they've updated the package to include x64 drivers.

Answer 2

Have you tried to connect internet and do a Windows System Update? Windows 7 Should automatically find the driver for you

Ok I found this might help you as well What can I do if my hardware doesn't work in Windows 7 on technet forum