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    Missing Driver for VAIO S56GP ~ Help!!! Help!!!

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by ime2006, Jan 9, 2006.

  1. ime2006

    ime2006 Newbie

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    I am on a trip in Asia right now.

    I left all my Driver discs at home. I should've brought them with me. But didn't expect that i need to reinstall a fresh windows.

    well, lucky that I found most drivers on Sony VAIO support site. But I am still missing Bluetooth Driver.

    May I ask someone to find me or provide me a working Bluetooth Driver link ?
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    Any of you guys have the Bluetooth Driver on Driver Disc.....You can also send it to [email protected]



    I need this driver in a hurry, otherwise my bluetooth device wont work for now.
    Thank you very much!! Really appreciate!!
     
    ime2006, Jan 9, 2006
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  2. ZaZ

    ZaZ Super Model Super Moderator

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    Did you try windows update?
     
    ZaZ, Jan 9, 2006
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  3. ime2006

    ime2006 Newbie

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    yes, i did...

    But there is still a device called "UGX" shown in Device mannager.

    that one should be bluetooth device ? or something else ?
     
    ime2006, Jan 9, 2006
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    Bomfunk Notebook Consultant

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    I don't know about UGX but in my Vaio the Bluetooth is listed under "Connections (COM and LTP) as "Toshiba BT Port"
    But you don't need the toshiba drivers for the Bluetooth to work, have you tried switching it on and see what happens? Bluetooth drives are included in Windows XP SP2 which I take is installed on your Vaio.
     
    Bomfunk, Jan 9, 2006
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  5. ime2006

    ime2006 Newbie

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    i think UGX is related to Bluetooth...

    Once i turn off the bluetooth switch.
    UGX will be gone ~

    After i turn on the Bluetooth switch, the UGX appears again
     
    ime2006, Jan 11, 2006
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    cy007 Notebook Deity

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    Wait a minute you're Kevin aren't ya.. :p
     
    cy007, Jan 11, 2006
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  7. Bomfunk

    Bomfunk Notebook Consultant

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    OK I've got it, it's called "Bluetooth USB Controller (ALPS/UGX UGP...)" I've sent you an file, check your mail. The whole install package ist 161MB, so a bit too big to send I guess
     
    Bomfunk, Jan 12, 2006
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    ime2006 Newbie

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    Thank you so so so much!! Appreciated :)
     
    ime2006, Jan 13, 2006
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    javadevil Newbie

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    pls bomfunk could you assist me with the bluetooth software too? i need it urgently
    model S56GP
    [email protected]
     
    javadevil, Sep 1, 2006
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    cappsie Newbie

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    HI Mate

    Work just got me a Vaio VGN-SZ4MN - same issue - was sent a default driver but it doesnt seem to work with this laptop :(

    Weird because everything else works/installs just fine.

    Can you either provide a link for me to download or I guess send the file to [email protected]

    Thanks in advance!

    Adam.
     
    cappsie, Feb 24, 2007
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  11. cappsie

    cappsie Newbie

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    In addition - found this one guys - not sure if this is the right link: http://www.versiontracker.com/dyn/moreinfo/win/71291
     
    cappsie, Feb 24, 2007
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    cappsie Newbie

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    Hmm well just tried that one and it says it is not intended for my model's use *sigh*

    Let me know if you chuck that file to me :)
     
    cappsie, Feb 24, 2007
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  13. cappsie

    cappsie Newbie

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    Found this file BTW-4.0.1.2101-release - seems to work fine

    http://www.cappsie.com/BTW-4.0.1.2101-release.zip

    hosting it myself now - worked ok for me even though it error'd on the install complaining about the bluetooth device - I continued anyways and it installed it all fine :)

    Cheers
    Adam
     
    cappsie, Feb 24, 2007
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    Let me tell you guys from my experience, if you're having this problem you are using the wrong driver.

    Get the correct Bluetooth driver for your notebook from www.vaiolink.com and get on with your life.
     
    ivanradisson, Jul 8, 2007
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