Yoga 2 Pro: downgrade to windows 7 ultimate

Hi there,
I recently purchased a Lenovo Yoga 2 pro laptop. (http://www.elgiganten.dk/product/pc-tablets/barbar-computer/LE59386592/lenovo-yoga-2-pro-13-3-multim...
Since I’m not that excited for Windows 8, I decided to install Windows 7 ultimate.
I finally managed to get Windows 7 install, after changing some things in the BIOS, so I could boot from my USB, and then I just thought it would be a piece of cake to get the rest installed. However that was not the case, I have the last week or so tried to get all the missing drivers installed, among them particular the WiFi driver was much needed, but haven’t been able to find any that’s works, and have tried like 15 different drivers. But the things is, I found some answers from people, that stated they have installed Windows 7 without any problems, and installed the WiFi driver.
So I have no idea why I can’t get this working, and I driving me nuts, so I really hope there’s someone here at this forum, that can help me with this.

Hi Mortenk,
Locating drivers can be troublesome, sorry for the inconvenience. Have you visited Intel's download center?
https://downloadcenter.intel.com/Detail_Desc.aspx?agr=Y&DwnldID=23867&lang=eng&OSVersion=Windows%207...
P.S. The link below may also provide some guidance.
http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/detail.page?DocID=HT081725
Bgriffin2
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution"! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

Similar Messages

Windows 8 pro downgraded into windows 7 pro

Dear Microsoft Team
we have purchased 10 hp T440P notebook with windows 8 pro 64 bit.
My small query regarding windows 8 pro downgradation into windows 7 pro.
1st my Question who will provide winows 7 pro product key?
2nd my Question if i put win 7 pro product key from my friends so i know it's genuine.
Thanks and regard
Mohan Lal
{removed}

For both your question, I suggest contact Microsoft Sales
http://www.microsoft.com/oem/en/licensing/sblicensing/pages/downgrade_rights.aspx#fbid=sLMLnUlmfw8
The downgrade process
Follow these steps to downgrade to a previous version of Windows software:
1.Obtain genuine Windows media and a corresponding product key for the version of Windows that is eligible for downgrade.
•The media should come from a prior legally licensed version from the OEM or retail channels.
•End users who are licensed separately through Microsoft Volume
Licensing (VL) may provide their VL media and key to a system builder to
facilitate the downgrade on their own systems.
2.Insert the downgrade-eligible version of Windows media in the CD drive and follow the installation instructions.
3.Type the product key.
•If the software was previously activated, you will not be able to activate it online. In this case, the appropriate local Activation Support phone number will be displayed.
Call the number and explain the circumstances. When it is determined that the end user has an eligible Windows license, the customer service representative will provide a single-use activation code to activate the software. Please note that Microsoft
does not provide a full product key in this scenario.
4.Activate the software.

Yoga 2 Pro Downgrade Win 8 to Win 7 ??

I'm done with Win 8.1. It's unstable with some of my primary apps (Thunderbird, etc..)
Is it possible to downgrade my Yoga 2 Pro from Win 8.1 to Win 7?
I don't see Win 7 drivers listed on the Lenovo download site.
Guess I'm outta luck?

Dear Drizzy
Welcome to Lenovo forums
Windows 7 has limited support now as it is not 100 % certain you will find all the drivers and also downgrading will lead to the loss of the recovery option in your machine.
if ypu installed windows 7 you will need a new liscence key and you will not be able to get to the factory settings using the recovery
Please let us know what problems you are facing with windows 8.1 and we will try to help you with them
you can read the info about windows 8.1 refresh from the below link if that might help
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-8/restore-refresh-reset-pc
Thanks
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution"! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

Upon Launch After Effects Pro CS3 Crashes - Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit

I recently installed the 32 bit version of Adobe After Effects Professional CS3 (and later applied the 8.02 Update) on my Windows 7 Ultimate 64 bit computer (Service Pack 1 - 12 GB RAM). It's installed (along with all of my other applications) on a 256 GB solid state drive.
Shortly after launching the application (as it begins to load), the following message appears:
After Effects Error: sfntread library error (83 :: 4)
It continues to reappear several times after clicking 'OK'.
Then a final error message appears just before the program aborts its loading process and crashes:
After Effects warning: unknown BIB error, sfntread library error CT, 0
I currently have the complete version of Adobe Design Premium CS5 also installed on my Windows system. No problems occurred with its installation and all of the programs within the suite launch and load properly as expected. The only other Adobe CS3 application that I also installed before installing After Effects CS3 was Premeire Pro CS3 which also installed, launched and loaded properly with no error messages appearing during the entire process.
I did an initial search here on the forum using the error messages but did not find a solution that is workable with my particular operating system (64 bit) and the 32 bit After Effects Professional CS3 application.
Any assistance with this would be greatly appreciated.

Here's a page that might be useful:
http://aeerrors.myleniumstuff.de/?p=370
Note that Windows 7 is not listed as an operating system supported for After Effects CS3:
http://kb2.adobe.com/cps/836/cpsid_83637.html#main_After_Effects_CS3_system_requirements
The application was written, tested, and released before Windows 7 was available.

Intel HD Graphics driver on Yoga 2 Pro fails after Windows 10 upgrade

Yoga 2 Pro. Everything working fine under Windows 8.1. Upgraded to Windows 10 RTM version. Intel HD Graphics device failed, message in Device Manager is "Windows has stopped this device because it has reported problems. (Code 43)". Installed the latest Windows 10 driver for Yoga 2 Pro from the Lenovo support site (driver dated 7/15/2015). This did not fix the problem. Interestingly, the first time I installed the driver from the support site (I tried it twice), I received a message stating "I already have a newer version of the driver installed". I chose to overwrite/install anyhow, as this was the supported driver from Lenovo. In addition, the Intel Graphics Control Panel (that installed with the driver) fails to come up as well. Is this a known problem? Is there anything else to try? How do I determine exactly which version of Intel HD Graphics I have (there seems to be many versions listed on Intel web site).

cdsmith22 wrote:
Update: I've not had stability when using the Windows 8.1 driver on my Yoga 2 Pro running Windows 10. The Intel HD Graphics Family driver shows "Working Properly" after first reverting back to the Windows 8.1 driver and the Micro-HDMI port works initially. At some point though, I end up with the device showing disabled and I'm also having Audio issues. I decided to upgrade the BIOS which went OK (upgraded from Kona BIOS Version 76CN31WW to Version 76CN43WW). Then I re-installed the Windows 10 Intel HD Graphics Family driver from the Lenovo website (Version 10.18.15.2040 showing a data of 7/15/15 on the website but 6/16//15 once installed). However, the driver shows disabled as not working properly so I'm not happy. I'll continue to consider purchasing a support option but figure it'll only reap an apology and perhaps some information confirming the problem but I expect paying for support won't result in a working Windows 10 driver any sooner. I'm not aware how to report a problem like this to Lenovo without paying them to hear about the trouble they're causing me.Let me stop you from wasting your money. I too had the problem you described. What I made sure of was that once I installed that 8.1 driver, and in my case, the one dated March 2014, I went into Windows Update and disabled automatic updates. That is where it kept getting updated for me. That was a week ago and still have stability using the old driver. Hope this helps. Intel needs to make a stable Windows 01 driver like yesterday.

How can I downgrade my windows 7 Ultimate to windows 7 home premium?

I have installed Windows 7 ultimate on my new computer, but I do not have a product key for it. I would like to install Windows 7 home premium, I have a product key for W7 HP, but I am worried I will loose all of my programs! Is there any way to keep my
programs and boot with home premium? Thanks!

You can't install Windows without a valid product key in the first place.
If you've installed Windows, which didn't ask for a product key, you may be using a pirated copy of Windows.
But I appreciate your move to use your own license.
As v-yamliu says, yopu need to perform a clean install only.
To preserve the user settings and files (all programs may not work properly if copied, requiring reinstallation), you can use Windows Easy Transfer. Follow the links for reference:
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/transfer-files-settings-from-another-computer#1TC=windows-7
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/products/features/windows-easy-transfer
Balaji Kundalam

Downgrade from windows 7 ultimate to home

I recently bought a laptop and unknowingly that the lisance would run out (30day trail) and I dont have the money to buy the full ultimate addition and unable to return to seller I am wondering if i could just buy a windows 7 home now that the trail has
run out?

Which edition is listed on the COA sticker at the bottom of the laptop?
If its licensed for Windows 7, then do the following:
Download the corresponding edition of Windows 7 you have a license for from the following link. You can identify the edition on COA sticker attached to your machine, with at bottom or battery compartment (laptop) or top/side if its a desktop computer.
COA Certificate of Authenticity:
http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa
What is the Windows Certificate of Authenticity?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-the-Windows-Certificate-of-Authenticity
Windows 7 (English) with Service Pack 1
Windows 7 Home Premium (x86) – 32 bit
Windows 7 Home Premium (x64) – 64 bit
Windows 7 Professional (x86) – 32 bit
Windows 7 Professional (x64) – 64 bit
Windows 7 Ultimate (x86)* – 32 bit
Windows 7 Ultimate (x64)* – 64 bit
32 vs 64 bit
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/32-bit-and-64-bit-Windows-frequently-asked-questions
Is my PC running the 32-bit or 64-bit version of Windows?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/find-out-32-or-64-bit
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Installing-and-reinstalling-Windows-7
ImgBurn - In addtion to supporting the creation of CD's from .ISO files,
it supports a wide range of other image file formats, and it's free.
(BIN, CUE, DI, DVD, GI, IMG, MDS, NRG, PDI and ISO)
http://www.imgburn.com/
http://neosmart.net/wiki/display/G/Burning+ISO+Images+with+ImgBurn
Note: Always use the slowest burn speed (4x or 2x) if offered a choice.
Once you have installed it, all you need to do is change the product key located on the Certificate of Authenticity (COA). Lets take a look at how to do that.
Click Start, right click Computer
Click Properties
Scroll down to Windows activation.
You will notice it displays a time until Activation but be completed. Also the Product ID indicates it is using a default key, this is only for the 30 day grace period allowed until you must activate Windows 7.
Click the link, Change product key
Enter the product key located on the COA sticker located at the bottom or (sometimes in the battery compartment of your laptop), you can also find it at the top or side if its a Desktop computer. It looks something like the following:
Proceed to enter the product key and click Next
Wait while Windows attempts to activate.
If all goes well, within a minute, you should see this screen.
You can further confirm Windows 7 is activated by checking the Windows Activation status:
Notice Windows 7 now displays OEM within the Product ID to indicate the product channel it is licensed from. Please note, this also works with Windows Vista if you are still running that version.
If you are unable to activate Windows 7 using the Change product key method, you can try phone activation and speak with a call agent who will assist with reactivating Windows 7:
How to activate Windows 7 manually (activate by phone)
1) Click Start, and in the Search box type: slui.exe 4
2) Next press the ‘ENTER’ key
3) Select your ‘Country’ from the list.
4) Choose the ‘Phone Activation’ option.
5) Stay on the phone (do not select/press any options) and wait for a person to help you with activation.
6) Explain your problem clearly to the support person.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/950929/en-us
Resources:
COA Certificate of Authenticity:
http://www.microsoft.com/howtotell/content.aspx?pg=coa
What is the Windows Certificate of Authenticity?
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/What-is-the-Windows-Certificate-of-Authenticity
Teching It Easy: With Windows |ActiveWin |
Notebooks |
Microsoft MVP

Yoga 2 Pro HDMI and Windows 10

After more than a week of nearly incessent pestering I have allowed my laptop to take the Windows 10 "upgrade". This has caused my external monitor to stop working (Dell S2240T). Symptoms:- Nothing happens on the computer or monitor when Micro HDMI is connected to Laptop- When I press F10 it says "Your PC can't project to another screen."- When I go in to display settings it is only showing the native laptop screen and not the external monitor, clicking detect says that no other monitor is connected- Nothing is showing any issues in Device Manager While Dell has indicated that there is no Windows 10 support planned for this monitor, I have located posts relating to successful use of this monitor in conjunction with Windows 10. Any thoughts on how to troubleshoot this?

There are few posts and some google search results you can find that have solutions. See this one:https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Lenovo-Yoga-Series-Notebooks/solved-Middle-click-Yoga-Pro-2/m-p/1297763 You can make a registry edit to assign triple click or triple tap to middle click. I'm not on my laptop at the moment, so I can't confirm the specific keys, but they are mentioned in the thread above and at this link:http://iampaulh.blogspot.ca/2012/06/adding-middle-click-to-synaptics-touch.html Set 2 for right click and 4 for middle click for 2FingerTapAction or 3FingerTapAction for tapping. You also may need to set (X)FingerTapPluginID and (X)FingerTapPluginActionID to 0. There's a different registry key for clicking as opposed to tapping, but I can't remember it off the top of my head and I can find it with some quick googling. It should be clear when you see it though.

Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro - Recently Updated Windows and now microphone is not found

As the title says, windows updated and after I updated it, I got a message saying that my microphone could not be found. When I check under recording devices, nothing is there.

Dear Jorge
Welcome in lenovo community
Would you please go to device manager and check if there is any unknown device needs to installed , most probably it will be the sound card , in all cases please let me know .
Waiting your reply
Thanks
Alaa
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution"! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

Yoga 3 Pro und Windows 10

Hallo und guten Morgen !Bin neu hier, da ich mir ein Yoga 3 Pro zugelegt habe.Gestern wollte ich die Testversion von Windows 10 aufspielen, bin allerdings daran gescheitert, da die Installationsfenster derartig klein angezeigt werden, dass man nichts lesen kann.Ist hier zufällig jemand , der auch ein Yoga 3 Pro besitzt und Windows 10 bereits installiert hat ? Würde mich über Hilfe oder Tipps dazu freuen. Vielen Dank und viele GrüßeReddeer2000

Ich hab zwar kein Yoga 3 Pro. Es kann aber helfen wenn du Win10 nicht im UEFI Modus installierst (Ich weis leider nicht welche einstellungen du da im Bios hast). Alternative zum Testen ein Update auf Win10 durchführen mit diesem Tool von Microsoft: Windows10InsiderPreview.exe. Also nicht die ISO Downloaden sondern die exe. (Oder wenn du die exe verwendet hast die ISO verwenden) Ob dies bei dir hilft kann ich nicht versprechen. Zur Sicherheit empfehle ich das du ein Backup/Image anlegst von deinem jetzigen System das du wieder gefahrlos zurück kannst. Um die Windows10InsiderPreview.exe zu Downloaden einfach auf diese Seite anklicken: Windows10InsiderPreview.exe oder auf dieser Seite http://windows.microsoft.com/de-de/windows/preview-download den Buton Jetzt aktualisieren anklicken.

Yoga 2 Pro keybord disconnect does not work after Windows 10 updaate KB3081424 issued 05-AUG-2015

My Yoga 2 pro is on Windows 10 and i noticed a problem after installing update KB3081424 from Microsoft on august 5th. The keyboard would not turn itself off when turned beyond 190 degrees, neither would the automatic switch to tablet mode work.. Un-installing KB3081424 solved the problem but it is going to re-install itself soon. Any ideas?

After another session of googling and looking things up I finally fixed my issue. I stumbled across this article about things you should do the second you open the lenovo up. The first section that talks about the graphics driver is what I had to do in order to get it working. This included UNINSTALLING the Graphics Driver in the programs and features and then installing the latest directly from intel's site. You can read the article here: http://iamjstyle.hubpages.com/hub/Things-You-Must-Do-To-Your-Lenovo-Yoga-2-Pro

Yoga 2 Pro stuck volume, missing cursor, onscreen keyboard unusable

I'm having several issues with a Yoga 2 Pro laptop running Windows 8.1 that's about a year old.
1) Volume is stuck at 0. I can raise the volume, but it automatically lowers back down to zero, as if the volume-down key is stuck. The volume indicator is always onscreen.
2) Cursor is missing, however I can still right click/left click. Also, the cursor will reappear when I uninstall the Synaptic touchpad drivers.
3) The onscreen touch keyboard is unusable. I can click on the icon and it pops up, but it immediatly goes back down.
4) Side screen charms won't stay on screen (example: pressing the F10 key or project screen the side menu pops in but immediately pops out, similar to the keyboard). Also if I swipe in from the right and try to use anything (devices, settings, etc.) it does not respond
5) Pressing the start key doesn't bring it to the start screen, but holding it down for a few seconds does.
The above problems still exist in safe mode.I'm thinking it's a hardware issue or a bad connection of some kind. I've tried:
1) Removing/reinstalling various drivers (touchpad, audio, graphics)
2) Disabling services (YMC comes up often when looking at trackpad problems, but this hasn't worked for me)
3) Uninstalled/reinstalled programs (Energy Management, Transitions, etc.)
4) Did a complete factory reset at one point, had no effect.
I've had the problem a couple times before, and one thing that DID work was to hold down the power button for ten seconds while the computer was off, then let it reboot. Unfortunately that solution is no longer working. The threads I've linked below have been the closest I've found to a problem like this, but neither of their solutions worked for me.
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Yoga-Flex-Laptops-and/Yoga-13-Volume-Control-Issues/td-p/976589
https://forums.lenovo.com/t5/Yoga-Flex-Laptops-and/Yoga-2-Pro-Problem-Volume-Touch-Touch-Keyboard-no...
Any help would be much appreciated! Definitely affecting my usability of this otherwise wonderful machine.

Update in case anyone else comes across a similar problem: I ended up sending my laptop into warranty, and it came back a week later working completely. No idea what the problem, cause, or fix was, although they didn't replace any major parts (battery, cable, cpu, fan, hard drive, keyboard, touch pad, display, memory, motherboard...going off the list they sent back, none of those were replaced), so I'm not sure what to think. Not even a factory reset. I'd love to know what the issue was, in case it comes up again but am happy that my laptop is once again functioning in either case!

Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro: WiFi doesnt work after driver upgrade

After experiencing Wireless issues I tried to upgrade my Lenovo Yoga 2 Pro 13" with Windows 8.1 64Bit to the latest drivers from the lenovo support site.
Ever since I cannot connect to the WLAN anymore. What puzzles me is that the driver status in the device manager shows a different driver version than what I have installed (uninstalling the driver and reinstalling it doesn't change anything here).
What puzzles me is the Lenovo Website shows driver version 16.6.0.8 (released 25.Jan.2014, see link below), whereas my system display version is 16.6.2.1 (dated 31.10.2013). Hence I thought I have another version from somewhere else on my and removed all driver versions I could find.
Checking driver details I get the follow file versions:
   C:\windows\system32\drivers\NETwbw02.sys    version 16.6.2.1 Intel, dated 2011
   C:\windows\system32\drivers\Netwfw02.dat       no version or publisher
   C:\windows\system32\drivers\vwifibus.sys          version 6.3.9600.16384 Microsoft
Still, whenever I deinstall the driver, install the files from lenovo and click "Detect new device" my system pulls the drivers as listed above and is incapable of connecting to any WiFi.
Windows 8.1. shows no connections available and doesn't connect anymore.
How can I get my WLAN back?
regards
   Florian
Lenovo Driver URL: http://support.lenovo.com/en_US/downloads/detail.page?DocID=DS039994
Solved!
Go to Solution.

hi Florian,
If Windows Update is configured to automatically fetch updates from Microsoft then the machine most likely have installed the Intel driver update for Intel(R) Wireless N-7260 as discussed in this article (which explains the different driver versions).
Things that you can try:
1. If the machine comes with the Intel(R) Wireless N-7260, navigate to:
- Device Manager
- Network Adapters
- Intel(R) Wireless N-7260 (right click > update driver software)
- Browse my computer for driver software
- Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer (you will then see a list of drivers, check if you have the version 16.6.0.8 from Lenovo and choose it and observe.
2. Restart the machine and boot into the BIOS (by pressing F2 on the Lenovo screen). Once you're in, navigate to the Configuration Tab and ensure Wireless is set to Enabled (if applicable).
- Link to picture
3. Perform a System Restore and choose a date before the issue began. (this will restore the unit to an earlier point in time where wireless connection is working fine)
4. Perform a Refresh / Reset or press the OneKey Recovery button (this will restore the unit to factory settings - ensure that you backup important files first).
Regards
Did someone help you today? Press the star on the left to thank them with a Kudo!
If you find a post helpful and it answers your question, please mark it as an "Accepted Solution"! This will help the rest of the Community with similar issues identify the verified solution and benefit from it.
Follow @LenovoForums on Twitter!

Lenova Yoga 2 Pro Keyboard not working

I just bought a Lenovo Yoga 2 pro and installed windows 8.1 by itsef. During Windows 8.1 initial setup I was able to use keyboard to type in PC Name, but after that the keyboard and touch pad was not working/no any response any more. After Windows 8.1 lunched the keyboard also no any response. I have to use touch screen soft keyboard. But when laptop in BIOS mode (turn power off and press a small round button next to power button) the keyboard was working fine. So I think that the keyboard hardware is ok, but some thing iwas wrong with Windows 8.1 software issue. I also un-selected all on Easy of Access->Keyboard section in Windows 8.1. Did anyone has same experience and know how to resolve this problem? Thanks a lot!
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Sounds like the laptop is thinking you are in tablet mode and the keyboard/touchpad are being disabled. Try moving the screen into tablet mode and back. See if that fixes it. You can also try to run an update on the Lenovo Transition software (it is currently at version 2.0.13.8221). This is done from the About tab of the software (when you run it from the start/search box).

Yoga 2 Pro - WiDi with ScreenBeam Pro not working

I have spent hours on this problem like several others in the 9 page message thread that also deals with this topic. I am starting a new thread because the other one has not been updated for some time and it is quite large with tangent topics.
First, I have two brand new Yoga 2 Pro's with Windows 8.1 (had them for two weeks) and I recently purchased the Actiontec ScreenBeam Pro and started working with it last night.
Second, *both* of the Yoga 2 Pro's are behaving in exactly the same way, and I'll describe that in a moment. Both systems are also update with the latest drivers. I have taken the time to compare all installed versions with the latest available from either Lenovo or Intel. All of the latest Windows updates have been applied. I am religious about keeping my systems patched. I'm not trying to impress anyone, but I've been an IT engineer for 31 years and build and over-clock all of my desktop systems; I know my way around.
Third, the firewall was disabled during one interation just to demonstrate that it was not the problem.
Now, here are the installation steps and the resulting problem:
The ScreenBeam is properly connected to an HDTV and is displaying it's initial screen
Swiping into Charms and making my way down to PC and devices -> Devices -> Add a device, results in the Screen Beam being discovered as a television, a PIN being displayed on the TV screen, and that PIN is then entered at the prompt from the "add device" dialog. The ScreenBeam also displays the fact that it was able to succesfully pair with the wireless adapter and displays a screen on the TV stating that it is waiting for a connection. I then access the Project menu through Charms->Devices->Project, but there is *NOT* a selection for projecting to the TV. Eventually, the ScreenBeam times out waiting for the connection and tells you to relauch the wireless display app. At this point, the ScreenBeam is present in the Devices and Printers window as SBWD DF9945-SBWD100A., but it is not active because there is no connection. So, therein lies the problem; I cannot project to the TV screen.
I have performed multiple iterations by deleting the device from Devices and Printers and performing the process again in a very systematic manner to make sure I did not miss anything, and the result is the same. I have performed the steps on two different, brand new systems with the same result. Just for grins, I went out to the Intel site and downloaded their latest WiDi Software, and it simply *wiil not* install on Windows 8.1; the installation terminates stating that the plaform is not supported, including calling out that the operating system is not supported.
From reading the other thread, I see that this same configuration has worked for multiple people. I checked the firmware level on my ScreenBeam, and it is the latest version of 1.1.9.0, so there is nothing further to do there.
I have been all over the web looking at similar reports, and I have not found a definitive solution. Lenovo support was no help at all, and they wanted to charge me $69 to speak with a specialist, which I declined. IMO, Lenovo needs to step up the plate and offer help with this; they offer the ScreenBeam as a supported accessory in their on-line store where I bought the systems. Granted, that is not a binding agreement and does not carry the legal weight of a hardware or software product description, but given that two brand new systems cannot use that accessory, it would seem to me that they would want to understand the problem so that they can offer a solutioh to their current and future customers.
So, I am hoping that someone from Lenovo will take an interest in this problem and contact me.
Regards,
Dan
Solved!
Go to Solution.

Hello all, I have determined the cause of the problem and WiDi is now fully operational! It turns out that even though I had disabled the firewall in the internet security product that I used, the virtual packet filtering NIC's that it creates appear to have been causing the problem. The tip-off came along after I installed the Actiontec configuration utility from the MS App store (it's free!). I installed it because I had nothing else to test with other than adding/removing the device from within Windows. I found that the configurator app would actually connect about 1 - 2 times out of 10 attempts and I was able to access the ScreenBeam and change it's configuration. The intermittency led me to believe that it was network related yet all other network traffic was fine. I went digging further into WiDi operation and noted the virtual NIC's in Device Manager; in order to see them you must enter Windows Device Manager and set it to show hidden devices. What jumped out were the virtual packet filtering virtual NIC's created by the internet security solution. The only way that I knew of to remove them was to completely uninstall the security solution. I did that, rebooted and everything stared working. Once I rediscovered the Actiontec and entered a new PIN, the "Add a wireless display" choice was now available in the Project menu. I enabled Windows Firewall and I am using MS anti-malware tools to have some kind of protection for the system. I am going to search their KB to see if this is a known problem and report it if I find that it is not; I'll update again once I have more news. The security solution that I use is Vipre Internet Security 2014 from GFI Software. I have used it for many years on all of my systems because I have found it to be a high quality product, and this is the first time I've ever had an issue with it such as this. So, for those that have had the same problem I had with WiDi, and you are using an internet security solution that provides it's own firewall, I suggest that you first try to disable it and see what effect it has. In my case, disabling was not enough, I had to completely remove it. Dan

Yoga 2 Pro: downgrade to windows 7 ultimate

Similar Messages

Maybe you are looking for