Still no Vista x64 drivers ?

Lord KiRon · 07-27-2008, 02:25 AM

I am a bit disappointed that Sony did not released driver for x64 Vista.

Silvayn · 07-27-2008, 07:22 AM

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.

Leaping Gnome · 07-27-2008, 12:58 PM

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.

MikeF74 · 07-27-2008, 01:37 PM

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.

Lord KiRon · 07-28-2008, 01:27 AM

The problem is that I have PRS-500

recycledelectron · 07-28-2008, 03:07 AM

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

MikeF74 · 07-28-2008, 12:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord KiRon

The problem is that I have PRS-500

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.

HarryT · 07-28-2008, 12:43 PM

Or set up a dual boot with 32-bit XP or Vista.

markiehill · 07-28-2008, 01:25 PM

virtual pc does not support usb pass through, so you would have to use VMWARE..

Mark

Lord KiRon · 07-29-2008, 11:05 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MikeF74

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.

Personally I just use it on 2nd computer , way cheaper then spending $200 on VMWARE since I already have it

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

MikeF74 · 07-29-2008, 11:13 PM

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.

igorsk · 07-29-2008, 11:15 PM

If you installed eBook Library manually, there's an additional step you need to do.
See here.

frank10 · 07-31-2008, 08:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lord KiRon

I am a bit disappointed that Sony did not released driver for x64 Vista.

It's awful they don't have the 64 drivers available.

I did get the connect library running as shown in the below messages, which helps a bit.

JSWolf · 08-06-2008, 03:59 PM

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.

Lord KiRon · 08-07-2008, 02:02 AM

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.

07-27-2008, 02:25 AM	#1
Lord KiRon Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Kobo Forma	Still no Vista x64 drivers ? I am a bit disappointed that Sony did not released driver for x64 Vista.

07-28-2008, 03:07 AM	#6
recycledelectron Groupie Posts: 152 Karma: 854 Join Date: Dec 2007 Device: Lifebook T5010	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 Attached Thumbnails Last edited by recycledelectron; 07-28-2008 at 03:09 AM. Reason: lacking attachments

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07-27-2008, 07:22 AM	#2
Silvayn Member Posts: 10 Karma: 10 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Slovakia Device: HTC Touch Diamond, Sony Reader 505	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, 01:37 PM	#4
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	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
Lord KiRon Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Kobo Forma	The problem is that I have PRS-500

07-28-2008, 12:43 PM	#8
HarryT eBook Enthusiast Posts: 85,544 Karma: 93383043 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: UK Device: Kindle Oasis 2, iPad Pro 10.5", iPhone 6	Or set up a dual boot with 32-bit XP or Vista.

07-28-2008, 01:25 PM	#9
markiehill Connoisseur Posts: 94 Karma: 192 Join Date: Jul 2006	virtual pc does not support usb pass through, so you would have to use VMWARE.. Mark

07-29-2008, 11:13 PM	#11
MikeF74 Groupie Posts: 179 Karma: 28 Join Date: May 2007 Device: Sony PRS-505	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.

07-29-2008, 11:15 PM	#12
igorsk Wizard Posts: 3,442 Karma: 300001 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Belgium Device: PRS-500/505/700, Kindle, Cybook Gen3, Words Gear	If you installed eBook Library manually, there's an additional step you need to do. See here.

08-06-2008, 03:59 PM	#14
JSWolf Resident Curmudgeon Posts: 73,987 Karma: 128903378 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Roslindale, Massachusetts Device: Kobo Libra 2, Kobo Aura H2O, PRS-650, PRS-T1, nook STR, PW3	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.

08-07-2008, 02:02 AM	#15
Lord KiRon Connoisseur Posts: 89 Karma: 44 Join Date: Jul 2007 Device: Kobo Forma	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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