So are you saying that my issue is a SERIOUS one, and that there is no way of resolving it other than buying a recover disk?

If you never recieved a recovery disk. Is there a recovery partition perhaps.

If so, your start menu should have an entry for Sony Recovery or something to that ilk.

Try Clicking Start > All Programs > Accessories > System tools

See if there's something there.

Otherwise, try to contact sony with the model number of your pc and see if you can get a recovery disk. Manufacturers will usually send one on request...and quite frankly i think they should just send a copy of Windows since you, in fact, did pay for a licence and should be entitled to one.

In the meantime, try running sfc /scannow without the disk

if asked for a path try c:\windows\system32\driver cache

Mine is in the programs under access IBM so maybe you will have a heading called Access Sony.

I also agree that a CD should be sent, my IBM's dont have a disc, but I know where they are on the system.

double_a_ron.

Under the system tools tab i have:
Character Map
Disk Cleanup
Disk Defragmenter
Files and Settings Transfer Wizard
Scheduled tasks
Security Center
System Information
System Restore

What do you suggest from here?

You say try running sfc /scannow without the disk. What do you mean by this? Go to start run then type 'sfc'? Ive jus attempted this an a black box flashes up rapidly then dissapears.

Any ideas what you think is going on guys?

cheers for your help so far. Much appreciated

Just found this too guys

Sony VAIO - Online Support

This option is on my all programmes window. Is this what we are looking for?

And this also

Vaio : Support :

Do you think i just need to re-install my original drivers etc, and this wil solve my RUNDLL error therefore solving the sound, and slowness issue?

Explanation grateful thanks.