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    Sony Won't Update My Driver

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by semarla, Jan 11, 2007.

  1. semarla

    semarla Newbie

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    I have a VAIO VGB-TXN15P that came with preinstalled Toshiba Bluetooth Stack drivers, version 4.00.36.1. Toshiba has updated this driver stack TWICE now, but Sony has offered neither driver on its updates page for my machine. I need the update as it *specifically* resolves an issue I'm having with my GPS device. I asked them about this and they said, not our problem, ask Toshiba. Toshiba says it does not license to individual users, that I have to contact my computer manufacturer who put it in there, that's right, Sony. (Toshiba does offer the update to individuals on a 30-day trial basis, then it quits working.)

    This is maddening. I just want my lousy driver updates. Sony put them in my machine, but now will not support them, and Sony only gives it our to manufactures. My machine is only a few months old.

    Any ideas?
     
    semarla, Jan 11, 2007
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  2. bluen

    bluen Newbie

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    So I guess your GPS device is connected via Bluetooth serial port. The fix for your problem is most likely in the new Bluetooth driver for the bluetooth serial port. An update of this driver should fix your problem. So I think toshiba will not charge you for the new driver. Just ask them for help or try it by your own. Install the working version and backup the installed drivers. Install your version and update it with the new backup drivers.
     
    bluen, Jan 19, 2007
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  3. subnotedyl

    subnotedyl Notebook Enthusiast

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    I'm having no lucj with Bluetooth and my Treo 650. It sees it and will pair and trade keys. But beyond that forget it. DUN internet access works via USB, but not bluetooth (both using usbmodem app). Same with syncing the Treo, works via USB, not bluetooth.

    If you figure out how to get better drivers on there let me/us know.

     
    subnotedyl, Feb 21, 2007
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  4. serser

    serser Newbie

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    Hello!
    Can somebody help me!
    I have bought Sony Notebook SZ450N and have installed new Retail operational system Vista Busin. In the Finnish language. But now I do not know how to install all of program which have been installed on notebook before!!!
     
    serser, Feb 23, 2007
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  5. MRHAPPY

    MRHAPPY Notebook Enthusiast

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    Same problem as subnotedyl. At one point I was able to sync my sz250 and Treo 650 by had to do a clean install last week and now it doesn't work. Craps out at the same point as you. I hope someone can help.

    Thanks
     
    MRHAPPY, Aug 3, 2007
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  6. drag0n

    drag0n Notebook Enthusiast

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    search for threads about replacing the Toshiba drivers with WidComm drivers. Mine work great!
     
    drag0n, Aug 7, 2007
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