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andrewcheong · #1 Post by **andrewcheong** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 9:44 am

Anyone knows how to get rid it completely? It has been driving me up the wall. "Use Windows to configure my wireless network settings" is much better. but ThinkVantage keeps on overriding it.
Regards,
Andrew...

Website · #2 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:01 am

Use your software installer program to uninstall it.

andrewcheong · #3 Post by **andrewcheong** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:17 am

Very very good point. BTW, what is your opinon on ThinkVantage Access Control?
Regards,
Andrew...

Website · #4 Post by **tfflivemb2** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 10:23 am

I actually use Access Connections, and find it to be ok. I prefer the simpler Windows wireless setup depending on where I am. I have had problems connecting at some of the hotels that I have had to stay at and have had to disable AC.

There are many here that swear by AC.

zhenya · #5 Post by **zhenya** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 11:30 am

As someone who has always eschewed third party connection managers, I expected to quickly uninstall Access Connections. However it (like much of the bundled software on my first Thinkpad) surprised me with its quality. I like the map of available access points, I like the ability to save different network connections I use frequently. And I REALLY like the fact that if I'm on wireless, but then plug into an ethernet cable, it disables the wireless before making the wired connection. (Microsoft, get a clue here!) All in all I think it is a rather well designed piece of software.

a31pguy · #6 Post by **a31pguy** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 1:35 pm

Previous 4.12 I was not thrilled with it - since it didn't start at boot time. I preferred instead the intel app. However, this doesn't solve problems with WWAN / Bluetooth stacks. Actually in 4.12 I'm fairly happy with it. Seems to start quicker and find AP much more seamlessly.

That said - my a31p with the intel app - never fails and is totally rock solid when it comes to connecting - and it support LEAP just fine.

Brillig · #7 Post by **Brillig** » Sat Apr 29, 2006 11:32 am

I second zhenya's opinion. I'm in IT, and for any other machine, I'll have Wondows handle the connection. Not with ThinkPads. Access Connections is more solid and requires less input from the user. Plus, it has the advantage of firing up on startup, just like Linux.

Talon88 · #8 Post by **Talon88** » Sun Apr 30, 2006 2:47 am

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I add another vote for the AC.
Great WiFi Client.....!

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