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Address a problem with Sony Firmware Extension Parser
Sony Firmware Extension Parser is missing a driver.

To find out if a compatible driver is available for your computer, follow these steps:

For U.S. models

Click to go online to the Sony website

Under Go directly to your Model Home, next to Model Number, enter your model number, and then click Continue.

How do I find my Sony Firmware Extension Parser model?

Click the Start button , type msinfo32 in the search box, and then press Enter. The Sony Firmware Extension Parser model is listed as the System Model in the right pane.

If you're unable to find your computer model, check the documentation that came with your computer, visit the manufacturer's website, or contact the manufacturer.
In the left pane, under Support by type, click Drivers & Software.

Under Download Files, next to Select Your Operating System, click the drop-down list, and then click the operating system you're using.

Which version of Windows am I using?

You are using Windows 7.

Note
Depending on your model, you might not have the option to select an operating system or might not see the operating system you're using.

Next to Sort Files By Type, click the drop-down list, and then click System Components.

Click the Download File Now icon for Sony Firmware Extension Parser, and then follow the instructions to download and install your driver.

Note
If the driver for your Sony Firmware Extension Parser isn't in the list of available drivers, click the link below to find out if your system is supported under your version of Windows:
Windows 7 Upgrade Information for Your VAIO Computer
For Europe models

Click to go online to the Sony website

Under Log-in option2: Select your VAIO model, next to Select Category, click the drop-down list, and then click the appropriate category.

Next to Select Model, click the drop-down list, click the model for your computer, and then click Log in.

How do I find my Sony Firmware Extension Parser model?

Click the Start button , type msinfo32 in the search box, and then press Enter. The Sony Firmware Extension Parser model is listed as the System Model in the right pane.

If you're unable to find your computer model, check the documentation that came with your computer, visit the manufacturer's website, or contact the manufacturer.
Click the Updates tab to look for available updates.

Click the Sony Firmware Extension Parser driver from the list of available drivers.

Read the disclaimer, and then click Agree if you accept the terms.

Download and extract the driver files


In the File Download dialog box, click Save, and then save the file to your desktop.

To extract the contents of the compressed folder, right-click the folder you saved to the desktop, click Extract All, and then follow the instructions.

Double-click the extracted folder to view its contents.

Note
If the folder contains a readme file, release notes or installation instructions, we recommend you read that information before starting the installation.


Note
If the driver for your Sony Firmware Extension Parser isn't in the list of available drivers, click the link below to find out if your unit is supported under Windows 7:
Windows 7 Upgrade Information for Your VAIO Computer
For Asia Pacific models

Click to go online to the Sony website

Under Search Model, enter your model, and then click Search.

How do I find my Sony Firmware Extension Parser model?

Click the Start button , type msinfo32 in the search box, and then press Enter. The Sony Firmware Extension Parser model is listed as the System Model in the right pane.

If you're unable to find your computer model, check the documentation that came with your computer, visit the manufacturer's website, or contact the manufacturer.
Under Original Driver, next to the release date, click the link for your model.

Review the original drivers, and then click Proceed.

Click Agree if you accept the license agreement.

Click the Sony Firmware Extension Parser driver from the list of available drivers, click Download, and then follow the instructions to download the driver.

Note
If a Sony Firmware Extension Parser update isn't available for your computer, click the link below to find out if your model is supported under this version of Windows:
Windows 7 related information for VAIO computers
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