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Final checks

• Reboot after major driver installs.
• Verify Device Manager shows no unknown devices.
• Run Windows Update one more time to pick up additional driver patches.

Before installing Windows 10, ensure your hardware is ready. Memory: The PCG-81114L

Windows 10 is generally excellent at finding generic drivers for older hardware during the initial installation. 

| Step | Component | Source | Notes | |------|-----------|--------|-------| | 1 | Chipset INF | Intel (official) | Windows 10 may install generic; still recommended | | 2 | Intel MEI | Intel | Management Engine Interface | | 3 | Intel HD 4000 | Intel (last Win10 driver) | Version 15.33.x | | 4 | NVIDIA GPU | NVIDIA | Only if your model has it | | 5 | Realtek Audio | Realtek / Windows Update | Works automatically | | 6 | Intel WiFi/BT | Intel | Use Windows 10 driver | | 7 | Realtek SD Reader | Modified Sony driver | Default Win10 driver fails | | 8 | Synaptics Touchpad | Windows Update | Works | | 9 | Sony Fn Keys | Modified Vaio Event Service | Critical for brightness/volume | | 10 | Vaio Control Center | Sony (Win8 version) | Install after Event Service |

Installing Windows 10 on a Sony VAIO laptop - Microsoft Learn