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    Issue with SmartWi on Vista OS, Sony VGN-SZ770N

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by jdibble, May 25, 2010.

  1. jdibble

    jdibble Newbie

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    Hi. This forum has helped me out in the past just by searching and reading but I did not see my issue this time and would greatly appreciate and help that could be given.
    The issue is this:
    I am running Windows Vista Business SP1 fresh install. I have installed all wireless and modem drivers through the Sony esupport as well the Vaio Control Center, and Setting Utility Series.
    I am able to launch Smartwi but when I do everything is turned off. Sprint, Wireless LAN, Bluetooth. When I click to turn them on i receive a popup message.
    "Hardware Switch is off. Please turn ON hardware switch and try again."
    The thing is, my hardware switch on the laptop is on and I am connected to my WiFi and using the internet fine.
    The real concern is I need my Sprint embedded card and when I go to turn it on I receive the message above.
    Any help would be great and thanks!

    I have added screenshots of what drivers are installed just in case I am missing any as well as the error message.
    Thanks
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    jdibble, May 25, 2010
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  2. zimbros12

    zimbros12 Notebook Deity

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    It may have to do with the order you have installed the drivers.>
    Also why are you on SP1 and not SP2.>
     
    zimbros12, May 31, 2010
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