Looking for the patch to decrease the noise of the fan (PCV-LX1)

[robert81679]

This PCV-LX1 was initially running Windows Millenium; one day I had to re-install everything using the restore CDs. At that time, I noticed that the fan would run at the maximum speed all the time, just after I had performed this re-installation. I then found a patch on the VAIO support web site which put the fan back to normal operations.
Later on I did replace this OS with XP, added some memory, and remained happy for quite some time. I eventually decided to purchase a new one and started re-building the LX1 to make a gift to somebody.
The fan is now running at its maximum speed, very noisy. I tried to re-apply the patch but the system tells me that the patch only run on Windows Me.
I could start from scratch and apply the patch before upgrading to XP, but I am trying to save me a couple of hours.
Is there a patch somewhere that works on XP?

[Thalamus.]

Hi robert81679,

welcome to Club VAIO..

I'm not sure what you've installed but there are some XP updates listed for your LX1, one of which is listed as Fan Controller..

Use the following link to view: XP updates

[robert81679]

Thank you so much. I must have missed it the first time I went there.
I downloaded the patch and am getting the following message when I try to install it from XP: " this program cannot run under protected mode; make a "boot" disk". I do not have a floppy disk on this PC, just a CD. How can I proceed?
I did it 3 years ago but I completely forgot how!

Hi robert81679,

welcome to Club VAIO..  

I'm not sure what you've installed but there are some XP updates listed for your LX1, one of which is listed as Fan Controller..

Use the following link to view: XP updates