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    Windows 7 x64 drivers Novatel Expedite? VGN-TZ270n

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by boe, Dec 13, 2009.

  1. boe

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    Hello,

    I just finished installing Windows 7 x64 on a VGN-TZ270n and everything works great, all hardware working well except the novatel expedite integrated Sprint card. I can't find any drivers that will work with the card. I've tried a few Vista drivers and none seem to work. Still listed as unknown device even though some drivers were "succesfully" installed.
     
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    google your model and windows 7. There is some info about it. I do not have a built in so I was able to use a portable evdo router with mine.
     
    reb1, Dec 14, 2009
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    Thanks - I did google it - couldn't find anything useful.
     
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    Is it refusing to take the driver. If so there is a program available to force the issue. This appears to be the only way you may get it to work. I do not have a built in system so I was able to use an evdo router at home. There is an evdo forum. Try posting there if you have not. I know there is an issue with windows 7 excepting the drivers from what I did read.
     
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    Try the EVDO forums with this problem if you have not. They say that the drivers are not being installed and they are manually installing them. There is software that will help. DriverMax was suggested. Be persistent you may solve this problem.
     
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    Thanks - if you can post a link to the evdo forums or drivermax I would appreciate it.
     
    boe, Dec 14, 2009
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