IR remote device

[maublack9]

I have deleted my IR remote from device manager by error, Is there any way to reinstall from my recovery discs?  thanks.

[rich912]

Hi maublack9,

Your model number may help someone provide assistance.

Rich

[maublack9]

Sorry should have said the Vaio model is VGC-LM2E .

[rich912]

Hi maublack9,

I no longer have a Vaio with inbuilt tuner or IR receiver, but my best guess, unless anyone has a better idea, is to reinstall the AverMedia drivers:

http://support.vaio.sony.eu/computing/vaio/downloads/preinstalled/index.aspx?l=en_GB&m=VGC-LM2E

Alternatively see whether there is any software or driver that is specific to the IR receiver in Vaio Recovery Center – click Start > All Programs > Vaio Recovery Center > Reinstall Programs or Drivers.

Rich

[maublack9]

Hi rich912,

Thanks for the reply, I have tried the Avermedia drivers with no sucess, also the reinstall from Vaio recovery and nothing helpful in there.  I need the IR in order to use the remote to control the dvd player and all my searches points to Vaio Zone Commander but I cannot find a download site for it anywhere.

I have tried to look on the recovery discs but not sure how I do a comprehensive search of each folder on them.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

Maureen

[rich912]

Hi maublack9,

Is the IR device showing in Device Manager albeit with a yellow warning symbol?

Rich

[Blencogo]

Rich, why do I have a feeling this is a Windows MCE Remote?

Maureen, does the Remote Control have a Windows Symbol on it?

[maublack9]

Hi to Rich and Blencogo,

The Ir remote is no longer in device manager as I deleted it from there by accident and yes the remote unit has the windows symbol on it.  It says Sony PC RM-MCE20E on the base of the unit.

Sorry if I have confused the issue with my  lack of detail.

Maureen

[Blencogo]

Drivers for this device should be part of the Windows software.  What version or Windows are you using?

C:\Windows\System 32\CIRCoInst.DLL

C:\Windows\System32\DRIVERS\USBCIR.sys

In Device Manager, expand "Universal Serial Bus Controllers".  Is there an unknown device in the list with a yellow ! warning next to it?  Alternatively, is there an "eHome Infrared Receiver (USBCIR)" showing in the list?

You can't just delete items from Device Manager - they should reappear on reboot.

[maublack9]

Hi Blencogo,

Thanks for your input, I am using Vista Home Premium, I cannot see the files you list in System32.

I have expanded the USB as you suggest and found eHome which was disabled, I have enabled and it states the device is working correctly. I have no devices with warnings in any list in device manager.

The remote has new batteries but does not appear to communicate with the computer.

Any ideas?, I can find nothing in the Vaio user guide to assist me.

regards

Maureen