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    Wireless Device Switch problem with Windows 64 bit

    Discussion in 'VAIO / Sony' started by LeVan, Jul 27, 2009.

  1. LeVan

    LeVan Newbie

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    I've installed Windows 7 64 bit on my Vaio VGN-FZ340E.
    As this notebook comes with Vista Home Premium 32 bit, I had to find the drivers for 64 bit. So far so good, since the Vista 64 bit drivers work fine. (PS: It took some time to get all the drivers). Everything is working except for two things: the S1 button and the Wireless Device Switch.
    I want to disable the bluetooth, because I don't use it all the time and it takes a lot of battery when enabled. I used to disable it using this little application from Sony called Wireless Device Switch.
    The problem is that this application does not have the bluetooth option anymore. Does anyone know how to solve it?
    Thanks in advance.
     
    LeVan, Jul 27, 2009
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  2. coolguy

    coolguy Notebook Prophet

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    I am in the same boat. You have to give up these 2 functions if you want 64-bit. The BT doesn't take a lot of battery unless paired with a device. You can disable the bluetooth processes from automatic start up.
     
    coolguy, Jul 27, 2009
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  3. LeVan

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    Accoring to I was reading in the posts, unfortunately I don't think Sony will correct this issues. I really like my Vaio very much, but when it comes to drivers, HP is very far ahead.

    Still hoping for a solution.

    Thanks anyway.
     
    LeVan, Jul 30, 2009
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