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    PLEASE HELP!!! Volume throttle doesn't work after a W7 x64 clean install

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by moelda, Nov 9, 2009.

  1. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Hi there, I have posted this in other post, but I am getting a bit annoyed as I can't figure it out.

    I have sent an e-mail to Acer but, as I bought my laptop in Dixons (UK retail shop) they told me that I need to speak to the "Tech Guys". These "tech Guys" are.... well... THICK as S*** and don't usually give you any help whatsoever. Their advice was something like... it is not our fault, contact Microsoft as they are the one who developed W7...??!!

    Anyway, moving forward, my problem is that, since I installed W7 x64 (clean install) the volume throttle does not work. I am unsure what the driver for this function is. I have tried re-installing the Synaptics drive, the Realteck HD drive...with no luck :(

    Does anybody know how to "fix" this tiny but annoyinbg problem??

    Thanks in advance

    PS: Sorry for my English as I am Spanish and English is not my mother tongue
     
    moelda, Nov 9, 2009
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  2. der_mali

    der_mali Weihnachtsmann

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    I think it could be Launch Manager what's missing.
     
    der_mali, Nov 9, 2009
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  3. baldclimber

    baldclimber Newbie

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    Correct. It also has to be the correct version for the 8730.
     
    baldclimber, Nov 9, 2009
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  4. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Could you send it to my email address??? I guess you have it as your model is the same as mine and you are also running W7 x64...

    PS: I have tried to send you a PM but I can't do it for some reason.
    Would you mind sending me a PM and I will reply to you with my email address...???

    PS: Or you could tell me the link where I could download it. I tried the one for my model and O.S on the acer website
    http://www.acer.co.uk/acer/service....tx1g.c2att92=122&ctx1.att21k=1&CRC=2980211862
    But with the same results.... :(
     
    moelda, Nov 9, 2009
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  5. baldclimber

    baldclimber Newbie

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    You're right - when I installed Ultimate the volume control didn't work either with the Launch Manager version on the Acer support site. When I got the Acer upgrade kit I installed the specific version for the 8730 and it now works. There are 44 different versions of Launch Manager on the upgrade DVD! :eek:
    This version is ONLY for the 8730G - it will not work properly with other models. Here it is http://rapidshare.com/files/304747651/LaunchManager_Dritek_BB2_v3.0.02.zip.html
     
    baldclimber, Nov 9, 2009
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  6. moelda

    moelda Notebook Geek

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    Thank you SO much!!!
     
    moelda, Nov 9, 2009
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  7. BatPenguin

    BatPenguin Newbie

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    Hi there - I'm having the same problem, just upgraded my 8730G to Windows 7 64-bit and the volume slider isn't working right. The driver on Acer's web site doesn't do the trick. The link you posted isn't working anymore, is there any chance you could re-post it for me, please? Thanks a lot!
     
    BatPenguin, Dec 29, 2009
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  8. wsguede

    wsguede Newbie

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    Agreed. PLEASE HELP. It says that only 10 dls max and the quota has been hit. please re upload. This is the only thing preventing me from being fully satisfied with my 8730g!!!

    That and not being able to find a case to carry it. Stupid 18.4" monitor.
     
    wsguede, Jan 8, 2010
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  9. DaveP3@

    DaveP3@ Notebook Guru

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    Ahh, youll need the Jansport Boost back pack. I got mine from ebay a while back and they are still being listed.

    Just the job mate :)

    Regards,

    Dave.
     
    DaveP3@, Jan 8, 2010
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  10. BatPenguin

    BatPenguin Newbie

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    Oh cool, that's another thing I was having problems with as well =). Kind of an expensive backpack but looks like it would do the job.

    Anyway, anybody have the Win7 64-bit driver, please?
     
    BatPenguin, Jan 9, 2010
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  11. BatPenguin

    BatPenguin Newbie

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    Alright, I found the driver finally. There doesn't seem to be private messages on these forums, so just comment here with your email address and I'll send it to whoever needs it. It's only around 4 megs zipped so shouldn't be a problem.
     
    BatPenguin, Jan 9, 2010
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  12. wsguede

    wsguede Newbie

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    comment!!!!!!!!!
    <------ @gmail.com
     
    wsguede, Jan 11, 2010
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  13. BramVroy

    BramVroy Newbie

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    Hi! Do you also have a 32bit version (Home Premium)? I have exact the same problem, the leds are lit, and 'something happens' with the volume, but not what it should do..
     
    BramVroy, Jan 15, 2010
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  14. BramVroy

    BramVroy Newbie

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    Because TehSuigi closed my topic I really need your help.. Note that it is 32bit I'm looking for!
     
    BramVroy, Jan 15, 2010
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  15. BatPenguin

    BatPenguin Newbie

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    Hi there, tell me your email address and I'll mail you some info, ok?
     
    BatPenguin, Jan 16, 2010
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  16. BramVroy

    BramVroy Newbie

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    bramvanroy @ hotmail.com
    without the spaces before and after the '@' :)

    Thanks!
     
    BramVroy, Jan 16, 2010
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  17. Cloudz

    Cloudz Newbie

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    IDK if this thread is still active but

    fallen_seraph2600 @ yahoo.com
     
    Cloudz, Jan 31, 2010
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  18. waccyman

    waccyman Newbie

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    I'm also having the same problem after sticking on Win 7 64bit, can you email me the correct driver.

    [email protected]

    Cheers in advance.
     
    waccyman, Mar 9, 2010
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  19. UrbanNightmare

    UrbanNightmare Newbie

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    If you could please send it to me also. I know this post is a little old but...

    I've got the 8730-6314 version (no G or Z).

    urban.nightmare at gmail.com

    Thanks so much.
     
    UrbanNightmare, Jun 15, 2010
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  20. michael_recycled

    michael_recycled Notebook Deity

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    The drivers on Acer Support website do not work for you?
    Launch Manager is in the "Application" section btw.

    Michael
     
    michael_recycled, Jun 15, 2010
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