Ok. Its not that bad but the title sounded pretty dramatic so it stays. I love Vista but one thing it broke was my volume buttons on my precious Sony Vaio and the sony utilities are just NOT there!
So if you’re stuck in a similar predicament with an IBM, Sony or some other manufacturer that refuses to live in the year 2007, then follow these steps-
1) Download and Install AutoHotKey
2) Edit the script and use the following Code-
#.::
Send, {VKFFSC120}
return
#/::
Send, {VKFFSC130}
return
#,::
Send, {VKFFSC12E}
return
3) Press Win+. to mute, Win+/ to vol-up and Win+, to vol-down
You can of course change the script to your liking or if you need help then post a comment