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    Switch Off wireless build in adapter

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by VsRex, Sep 2, 2010.

  1. VsRex

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    Due to a harddisc crash i have reinstall Windows Vista on my Acer Aspire 9410Z, and now I can't anymore switch off (disable) the build in wireless adapter with the button locate on the left side of the keyboard. Because this was possible before the disc crash I supose that this is a sofware probleme but can't find it. Cane sonebody help me.

    Best regards, Vic
     
    VsRex, Sep 2, 2010
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    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Try and install Launch Manager.
     
    Jisatsu, Sep 2, 2010
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    Yes that the sollution. Many thx.
    When you start the notebook the wireless adaptor is allways enable, isn't possible to disable this all the time. This is because I use a usb wifi adaptor witch is faster then the build in type.

    Vic
     
    VsRex, Sep 2, 2010
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    Jisatsu Notebook Enthusiast

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    Not sure, try pressing the button as soon as you turn on the laptop.

    As far as I know for some laptops, really old ones, from Pentium M era had an old version of Launch Manager where you can set the startup status of Bluetooth or Wireless. Unsure about recent ones.
     
    Jisatsu, Sep 2, 2010
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    If you don't use built-in Wi-Fi card just disable it in the device manager- after all you can enable it the same way anytime you want.
     
    downloads, Sep 3, 2010
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    Many Thx for the tips. For me the question is solved.

    Best Regards, Vic
     
    VsRex, Sep 6, 2010
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