Vaio VGN-FZ11Z: Blue screen caused by Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller

[CWG]

Getting regular shut downs unexpectedly. System advised that recent problem (blue screen)caused by Marvell Yukon Ethernet Controller. Files that help describe the problem: mini082007-.1.dmp; sysdata.xml and version.txt
Sony Vaio VGN-FZ11Z,Windows Vista Home Premium, purchased 20/07/07
Somewhat disappointed with replacement for my Vaio VGN-FS285M as new laptop appears slower with VISTA despite faster processor and more memory etc.
All help much appreciated.

[Blencogo]

Hi CWG and welcome to Club Vaio.

Yes, Vista has its advantages and disadvantages - speed is not one of the advantages!

All I can suggest for the Ethernet Controller is to reinstall the driver. If you go to Control Panel -> Device Manager and expand 'Network Adapters' - right-click on your ethernet adapter and choose 'Uninstall'. Then re-boot the Vaio to reinstall the driver.

This should happen automatically but if the New Hardware Wizard pops up, Choose 'No, not this time' -> 'Install from List or Specific Location' -> 'Don't Search, I will choose a driver to install' -> 'Have Disc' and browse to C:\Drivers.