Sony PRS-T1 & Windows OS

Edmowe · 02-21-2012, 02:52 PM

I’m interested in buying a Sony PRS-T1, but the product specs state that you must have Windows XP SP3 or above to connect to the reader & use the software.

The problem is I only have Windows XP SP2 on my computer. I once tried upgrading to SP3, but it is apparently incompatible with some of my applications and it caused severe problems. I uninstalled & went back to SP2.

Has anybody here tried to use Windows XP Professional SP2 with this reader, and if yes did you have any problems or did it work out OK?

Should I forget about getting this reader if I can’t upgrade to SP3?

Thanks for any suggestions.

idle · 02-22-2012, 04:01 AM

Most likely it's just for the Reader software, which you don't need to use.

bla · 02-22-2012, 08:14 AM

I have SP2- works with no problems

Edmowe · 02-22-2012, 03:01 PM

Thanks for the replies. I wasn't intending to use the Sony Reader software anyway, so that's OK.

However, the Sony firmware download page says you need SP3 to install the firmware update and I'd like to be able to install this or any future updates.

Has anyone download & installed an update using SP2?

If yes, I guess I'm in the clear to use SP2 for this reader.

speakingtohe · 02-22-2012, 08:50 PM

Cannot say for certain, but probably means the software hasn't been tested with SP2.

Worst case you could use another computer to do it. There is one software update that is probably not installed and another rumoured for the end of the month.

So you could probably try it out and return the reader if update doesn't work .

PS the reader for PC software can be downloaded and run without buying the reader so you could check that out now.

bla · 02-23-2012, 06:55 AM

I use the Reader software to update the firmware I have sp2 and have experienced no problems

Edmowe · 02-23-2012, 03:04 PM

Really appreciate the replies & advice.

I'm pleased SP2 doesn't seem to be an issue as this Sony reader seems to be the best choice for me.

Pinecone · 02-26-2012, 07:09 AM

It is probably because SP2 and earlier are not longer supported by MicroSoft.

02-21-2012, 02:52 PM	#1
Edmowe Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Sony PRS-T1 & Windows OS I’m interested in buying a Sony PRS-T1, but the product specs state that you must have Windows XP SP3 or above to connect to the reader & use the software. The problem is I only have Windows XP SP2 on my computer. I once tried upgrading to SP3, but it is apparently incompatible with some of my applications and it caused severe problems. I uninstalled & went back to SP2. Has anybody here tried to use Windows XP Professional SP2 with this reader, and if yes did you have any problems or did it work out OK? Should I forget about getting this reader if I can’t upgrade to SP3? Thanks for any suggestions.

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02-22-2012, 04:01 AM	#2
idle I Do Like Ebooks Posts: 145 Karma: 1006 Join Date: May 2009 Location: Prague, Czech rep. Device: Pocketbook Ultra 650	Most likely it's just for the Reader software, which you don't need to use.

02-22-2012, 08:14 AM	#3
bla E bookworm Posts: 358 Karma: 2013666 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony PRS T1,Android Tablet, I phone	I have SP2- works with no problems

02-22-2012, 03:01 PM	#4
Edmowe Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Thanks for the replies. I wasn't intending to use the Sony Reader software anyway, so that's OK. However, the Sony firmware download page says you need SP3 to install the firmware update and I'd like to be able to install this or any future updates. Has anyone download & installed an update using SP2? If yes, I guess I'm in the clear to use SP2 for this reader.

02-22-2012, 08:50 PM	#5
speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	Cannot say for certain, but probably means the software hasn't been tested with SP2. Worst case you could use another computer to do it. There is one software update that is probably not installed and another rumoured for the end of the month. So you could probably try it out and return the reader if update doesn't work . PS the reader for PC software can be downloaded and run without buying the reader so you could check that out now.

02-23-2012, 06:55 AM	#6
bla E bookworm Posts: 358 Karma: 2013666 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Ontario, Canada Device: Sony PRS T1,Android Tablet, I phone	I use the Reader software to update the firmware I have sp2 and have experienced no problems

02-23-2012, 03:04 PM	#7
Edmowe Junior Member Posts: 3 Karma: 10 Join Date: Feb 2012 Device: none	Really appreciate the replies & advice. I'm pleased SP2 doesn't seem to be an issue as this Sony reader seems to be the best choice for me.

02-26-2012, 07:09 AM	#8
Pinecone Guru Posts: 902 Karma: 1660722 Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Maryland Device: PRS-650, PRS-600, PRS-350	It is probably because SP2 and earlier are not longer supported by MicroSoft.

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