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    HP Wireless Asst vs Windows Vista

    Discussion in 'HP' started by johnd, Jun 10, 2007.

  1. johnd

    johnd Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just did a clean install of Windows Vista. Wondering if I should install HP Wireless Assistant or keep the default Windows version. What exactly does the HP version do? Thanks.
     
    johnd, Jun 10, 2007
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    marmion Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know about the Windows Vista thing, but HP Wireless Assistant enable you to turn on/off Bluetooth and Wireless individually.
    For myself, since I don't use Bluetooth much, I have it turned off, and Wireless on, so that when I push the wireless button on my laptop, it turns on.off the Wireless, instead of both.
    I'm guessing the Vista thing takes care of logging on to various wireless networks? (In which case I use the Intel software instead of XP's Zero Config)

    Hope that helps
     
    marmion, Jun 10, 2007
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    The Vista version is exactly the same as the XP version. It enables you to turn wireless and bluetooth on/off.
     
    chrixx, Jun 10, 2007
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    But the vista wont let you turn it off/on separately.
     
    rvsumera, Jun 11, 2007
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  5. jizzon

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    In HP Wireless Assistant, click properties then checkmark 'Independent controls for installed wireless devices.'
     
    jizzon, Jun 11, 2007
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    im referring to windows vista's own wireless assistant..
     
    rvsumera, Jun 11, 2007
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    chrixx Product Specialist NBR Reviewer

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    Yes, it does. It's the exact same application. Nothing new...

    If you meant Window's built-in networking settings panel, then no, you can't control the devices.
     

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    If I was you i would install the wireless assistant
     
    mtor, Jun 11, 2007
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    Sorry. Didn't know Vista had a wireless assistant.
     
    jizzon, Jun 11, 2007
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