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Sony® HDD Protection Driver (Windows 7 64bit)

    Applicable Models
    About this download
    System Requirements
    File Info
    Preparation
    Download & Install

    IMPORTANT: This file is only for use with the models identified. Not all models are sold in all countries.

    This information is for the following models:

    • VGN-SR510G
    • VGN-SR520G
    • VGN-SR525G
    • VGN-SR530A
    • VGN-SR530G
    • VGN-SR530TF
    • VGN-SR540G
    • VGN-Z820D
    • VGN-Z820G
    • VGN-Z850G
    • VGN-Z870A
    • VGN-Z870TG
    • VGNSR590
    • VGNSR590C
    • VGNSR590C1
    • VGNSR590C2
    • VGNSR590C3
    • VGNSR590C4
    • VGNSR590C5
    • VGNSR590C6
    • VGNSR590F
    • VGNSR590G
    • VGNSR590T
    • VGNSR599G1B
    • VGNSR599GBB
    • VGNSR599GCB
    • VGNSR599GDB
    • VGNSR599GEB
    • VGNSR599GKB
    • VGNZ890
    • VGNZ890C
    • VGNZ890F
    • VGNZ890G
    • VGNZ890H
    • VGNZ890L1
    • VGNZ890L2
    • VGNZ890L3
    • VGNZ890L4
    • VGNZ890L5
    • VGNZ890L6
    • VGNZ890L7
    • VGNZ890L8
    • VGNZ890L9
    • VGNZ890S1
    • VGNZ890S2
    • VGNZ890S3
    • VGNZ890S4
    • VGNZ890S5
    • VGNZ890S6
    • VGNZ890S7
    • VGNZ890S8
    • VGNZ890T
    • VGNZ899GAB
    • VGNZ899GBB
    • VGNZ899GCB
    • VGNZ899GPB
    • VGNZ899GRB
    • VGNZ899GSB
    • VPCB1190X
    • VPCB119GX
    • VPCB11CGX
    • VPCB11DGX
    • VPCB11EGX
    • VPCB11FGX
    • VPCB11GGX
    • VPCB11HGX
    • VPCB11JGX
    • VPCB11KGX
    • VPCB11LGX
    • VPCB11MGX
    • VPCB11NGX
    • VPCB11PGX
    • VPCB11QGX
    • VPCS110FL
    • VPCS110GB
    • VPCS111FM

    About this download

    Benefits and improvements

    This utility installs the originally shipped version of the Sony HDD Protection driver.

    Note: This utility is not for use with models that shipped with the flash memory SSD (Solid State Drive) configuration

    System Requirements

    Operating Systems

    • Windows® 7 64-bit

    File Info

    File Name

    • EP0000550483.exe

    File Version

    • 1.3.08.08220

    File Size

    • 3.31 Mb

    Release Date

    • 09-14-2009

    Before You Start


    Important Notes

    • This utility is not for use with models that shipped with the flash memory SSD (Solid State Drive) configuration.
    • During the installation of this file, be sure that you are logged in as the Administrator or as a user with Administrative rights.
    • To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    • It is highly recommended that you print out these instructions for use as a reference during the installation process.

    Download & Install


    Download and Installation Instructions

    1. To ensure that no other program interferes with the installation, save all work and close all other programs. The Taskbar should be clear of applications before proceeding.
    2. Download the EP0000550483.exe file to a temporary or download directory (please note this directory for reference).
    3. Go to the directory where the file was downloaded and double-click the EP0000550483.exe file to begin the installation.
    4. At the "Sony HDD Protection Driver" screen, click "Next".
    5. At the "License Agreement" dialog, read the agreement, then, if you agree, click "I Agree" to continue with the installation.
    6. At the "Finish" screen, click "Finish".

    The installation of the Sony HDD Protection Driver is complete.