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    Windows 2008 x64 on Vaio Z21

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by fergusstrachn, Jun 15, 2009.

  1. fergusstrachn

    fergusstrachn Newbie

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    Hey folks,

    Having some driver difficulties on my Z21WN/B here.
    Specifically, the wifi and 3G drivers won't work.

    I've tried the Vista x64 drivers for both.

    The wifi driver installs okay and it doesn't complain at all. Problem is, when I search for networks in range, it never finds any.

    However, with the HSDPA card, it won't accept the drivers at all (says they are not the right drivers for the device).

    Anyone have similar problems and a fix?

    Cheers,

    Ferg.
     
    fergusstrachn, Jun 15, 2009
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  2. ZugZug

    ZugZug Notebook Evangelist

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    For Wi-Fi make sure that Wireless Zero Config service (or whatever equivalent) is running. I suspect Windows 2008 has it off by default.

    Don't know about Wireless 3G though.
     
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  3. fergusstrachn

    fergusstrachn Newbie

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    Hahaha, dammit! You're absolutely right. FOr some reson, Win2008 doesn't install wireless networking, and doesn't think fit to tell you when you're looking at the "Wireless networks in range" window. Stupid OS. :)

    Thanks Zug.

    F.
     
    fergusstrachn, Jun 15, 2009
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