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K500i and Windows98 |
jelCyn
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I have a problem with my new Sony Ericsson K500i. Software does not work with Windows 98. Is it possible to get a patch or something like that? Is it possible to connect my K500i to my computer with Win98? HELP!!! |
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batesie
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maybe Win98 Second edition will work?
Welcome to esato btw 
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jelCyn
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Welcome! I have Windows 98 Second Edition. I visited Sony Ericsson website and they inform that K500i is NOT compatible with Win98. However I still belive that the software will run. If anybody has some information please give it to me. Thanks a lot! |
batesie
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http://www.sonyericsson.com/s[....]3_3&zone=ps&lm=ps1_1&pid=10176
have you tried installing the file manager?
will you be using a cable or bluetooth?
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govigov
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http://fma.sourceforge.net
use this software.
or
http://www.hitziger.net
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batesie
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cheer govi, i knew i was forgettin somethin....
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jelCyn
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I'll be using USB cable |
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dude_se
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most software comes with patches for windows 98.
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jelCyn
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But on that website they inform: making the software compatible with Win98 is not planned in future... |
dude_se
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search on google for patches or upgrade your comp to windows me, 2000 or xp
way better! i upgraded my comp from 98 to xp. never looked back
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Cycovision
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Doesn't look good I'm afraid 
Do you get an error message when installing the drivers or, after installation, does the phone fail to connect at all? Or throw up an error whilst trying to connect?
The interesting thing is that according to SE, the drivers are compatible with Windows ME but not 98. Since ME is basically just a tarted-up version of 98, it's surprising that the drivers aren't compatible. Sure, ME added some extra functionality at the system level too but it's surprising non the less.
I'm not aware of any patches or rogue drivers but you could always try http://www.driverguide.com for a 98 compatible driver. You have to sign up first, which is a bit of a pain, but it's a pretty useful site
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jelCyn
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Thanks for help. I'll try everything that you wrote. But if anyone knows something more I'll be glad to hear about it... |
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To have the SonyEricsson PC suite work with Win98 the latest Win98 COM driver needs to be installed. It is called Dcom98.
See here for download.
http://www.microsoft.com/down[....]9d-0867f9bdda66&DisplayLang=en
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jelCyn
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I've just installed the DCOM but I still can't connect my K500i to the comp... |
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Posted: 2005-04-18 22:15
