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    ACer 5672 with Vista RTM - Issues

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by lfabiano, Jan 22, 2007.

  1. lfabiano

    lfabiano Newbie

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    Hi there,

    i recently installed the windows vista Ultimate RTM at my 5672, everything works fine except for the bluetooth driver and the Acer Orbicam.

    The both drivers are installed, but i can't get my windows to recognize any bluetooth device.
    The Orbicam, either have the driver and software installed but it get so long to initialize.

    Anybody can help me? :)
     
  2. Amol

    Amol APH! NBR Reviewer

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    The bluetooth is not initializing because it is most probably not compatible with Windows Vista. It usually takes a while for companies to release drivers for new OSs, especially the bluetooth ones. If the generic Microsoft stack isn't working (as in, if it's not recognizing your bluetooth device on install - provided the module is internal) then you'll have to wait till they release it for Vista. Try running the setup with backwards compatibility turned on (Right click -> Properties -> System Compatibility)

    As fort the Orbicam, you can try running it under compatibility mode for XP.

    There is also an option for disabling something called "driver installation check" for Vista (or at least I think that's what it's called; it's similar sounding though). This can be seen if you have teh additional rebooting option (Hitting F8 before windows loads, or holding down Ctrl while Windows boots)

    I hope it solves your problem
     
  3. g0re

    g0re Newbie

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    got the same problem :(, I hope the BT drivers come out soon