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    install MSFT bluetooth on 8204

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by sonicdivx, May 10, 2006.

  1. sonicdivx

    sonicdivx Notebook Consultant

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    I have tried to use the Microsoft bluetooth drivers with no success. I'm probably missing something.

    Can someone list the steps. My mouse will thank you :)

    Thanks
     
    sonicdivx, May 10, 2006
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  2. Vlad_I

    Vlad_I Notebook Evangelist

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    The microsoft drivers wont work on your laptop. Go to Acer's european FTP site and download the bluetooth drivers for an 8204 there. They will work. :)
     
    Vlad_I, May 10, 2006
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    k3l0 Notebook Consultant

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    the Microsoft drivers work fine with my Aspire 5672, which has a Broadcom USB Bluetooth 2.0 device. if the TravelMate 8204 has the same device, you'll need to run Windows Update to get the updated Broadcom USB Bluetooth driver in order to use the MS BT drivers
     
    k3l0, May 10, 2006
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