07-27-2008, 02:25 AM | #1 |
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Still no Vista x64 drivers ?
I am a bit disappointed that Sony did not released driver for x64 Vista.
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07-27-2008, 07:22 AM | #2 |
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Drivers? I'm using Vista x64 Ultimate SP1 and I have no problems using PRS 505 - eBook Library works fine, firmware update worked fine as well.
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07-27-2008, 12:58 PM | #3 |
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10 threads down is this thread which I posted a solution to running the Connect software on Vista x64. It points to a thread which is on the first page of the Troubleshooting forum. The same directions are posted in front-page thread about the firmware update.
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07-27-2008, 01:37 PM | #4 |
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The PRS-505 acts as a standard USB Mass Storage Device, and thus use the drivers built into Windows. It's the PRS-500 that relies upon a propriety 32-bit driver for which Sony has thus far shown no interest in releasing a 64-bit version of.
And it is this 32-bit PRS-500 driver in Sony's poorly written installer that keeps PRS-505 users from being easily able to install the Sony Connect software. |
07-28-2008, 01:27 AM | #5 |
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The problem is that I have PRS-500
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07-28-2008, 03:07 AM | #6 |
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After almost a year with my PRS-505, and not being able to use it because of firmware bugs for most of that time, I decided to risk a root kit and install the Sony s/w on my PC that I sometimes connect my PRS-505 to. See the results below.
Ha ha ha hah.... shame on me for believing anything Sony said!!! Andy Last edited by recycledelectron; 07-28-2008 at 03:09 AM. Reason: lacking attachments |
07-28-2008, 12:40 PM | #7 |
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If you don't have a spare PC, you could try to set up a Virtual Machine. I use VMWare, which costs around $200. I think Microsoft's VirtualPC is still free, though I've never used it.
Create a relatively small VM, say 4GB, and install WinXP (32-bit of course) onto it. Microsoft's VirtualPC is probably just like VMWare in that you can tell the VM to take control of specific USB-connected devices. |
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Or set up a dual boot with 32-bit XP or Vista.
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07-28-2008, 01:25 PM | #9 |
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virtual pc does not support usb pass through, so you would have to use VMWARE..
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The MS VirtualPC does not "see" USB devices. I still hoped for drivers for x64 Vista since it's my main machine. Dual boot just to load books ... excuse me but that's masochistic solution |
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07-29-2008, 11:13 PM | #11 |
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Has anyone tried using Adobe DE files yet? I cannot. Even though I've authorized my computer for DE, I cannot seem to authorize my Reader using the DE software.
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07-31-2008, 08:16 AM | #13 |
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08-06-2008, 03:59 PM | #14 |
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The problem is not with Sony but Microsoft. Microsoft makes it so hard to get drives under x64 Windows that some companies feel it's not worth the effort. Even Calibre doesn't have a 64-bit drive because of all the hassle Microsoft causes for you to get a working driver. To be honest, x64 just isn't worth the hassle. Better to stick with a slightly slower x32 Windows that works then an X64 that probably won't.
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08-07-2008, 02:02 AM | #15 |
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x32 is not "slightly slower" actually it "slightly faster" however it has 3.xGB ram capacity limitation.
As for Microsoft ... the x64 is actually easy to make the problem is that to be able to install them on x64 system you need to certify them with MS meaning go through lengthily process and pay money to MS as well, that's the reason some companies prefer not to release x64 drivers especially for older hardware. But here we talking about Sony and not so old hardware. |
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