I do not have a Toshiba laptop and I tried to get this software to run on my Dell, but it won’t run. I believe there is something the program looks for to see if the laptop is a Toshiba machine and when it sees that it is not, it won’t run.
This is an AWESOME program for identifying wireless access points. It is graphical in nature and allows for easy configuration of connections.
Does anyone know how I can try to get this program to run on a NON-Toshiba machine?
Thanks,
BDog
in regedit
Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SOFTWARE->TOSHIBA
select ConfigFree folder
on the right search for “InstCheck”
and set its value to a toshiba laptop model
eg. “Satellite 5205”
i think it will work with any string value
any way try it and isa it will work
TOSHIBA program called ConfigFree for Laptops with WI-FI, looks like a RADAR showing WI-FI Access Points, its made for Toshiba Laptops Only.
You ask: Can I buy this software? Per Toshiba site.
No, this software is only available with selected Toshiba notebook models. Users are able to download the ConfigFree software or any upgrade version for use on selected Toshiba notebooks, including some models, which did not originally ship with the software.
WELL it works. (It worked for me on HP Pavilion ze2800 series and a Dell Latitude C-600 and a Compaq Desktop ethernet).
For those of us that dont have Toshiba laptops, REGEDIT option can be made to run on other Laptop Manufacture Models.
DOWNLOAD ConfigFree v5.90.07
http://askiris.toshiba.com/ToshibaSupportSite/search.do?cmd=displayKC&docType=kc&externalId=1474464xml&sliceId=&dialogID=7075587&stateId=0%200%207077243
click link above to download fromToshiba site.
util_configfree_24997B.exe
Title:
Config Free for Windows XP
Version:
5.90.07
Size:
14,945,416 bytes
Posted:
08/23/06
Released Date:
08/22/06
Operating System:
Windows XP, Windows XP SP2
REGEDIT INSTRUCTIONS:
1-Install (util_configfree_2499B.exe) program and then reboot.
2-Then open regedit.
Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SOFTWARE->TOSHIBA>CONFIGFREE
Locate the “Instcheck” line on the right side of the screen.
Set VALUE to a Satellite 5205
3-Reboot.
4- After reboot go = Start button, it is in the All Programs\Toshiba\Networking menu. (ENJOY)
PS:
The fix instructions was from: http://forums.wi-fiplanet.com/archive/index.php/t-5218.html
Help Link to option Configfree http://209.167.114.38/support/techsupport/troubleshooting/Configfree/CF2/cf2_2.htm
http://www.compu-link.com.au/configfree.htm
Toshiba Help Link http://eu.computers.toshiba-europe.com/cgi-bin/ToshibaCSG/solution_content_article.jsp?z=126&service=EU&SOLUTION_ID=ConfigFree_QandA
I’m sorry but I have a new toshiba laptop I got it for christmas and I have it on there but I have noticed that it is hard to find it.
Thank you for this post, I have a ACER7720 (Vista) and config free v7 works fine after reg tweak
once again thank you
There’s also a free program called ‘Net Stumbler’ that might be of interest to you. It’s apparently the prog of choice for ‘war driving’.
in regedit
Under HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE->SOFTWARE->TOSHIBA
select ConfigFree folder
on the right search for "InstCheck"
and set its value to a toshiba laptop model
eg. "Satellite 5205
sigh
does anyone [B][I]read [/I][/B]the previous posts before posting the same stuff a 3rd, 4th, etc time? 
