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    Driver Update to Bluetooth 370 Minicard

    Discussion in 'Alienware 17 and M17x' started by The Sand, Sep 29, 2010.

  1. The Sand

    The Sand Notebook Consultant

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    I installed my drivers for my system from Dell's Drivers and Downloads the other day...

    Today Windows Update gave me an update for my Dell Bluetooth 370 minicard. The driver is 6.3.5.430. The one on Dell's website is 6.2.0.9603

    Did anybody else get this today via Windows Update?

    Sandy
     
    The Sand, Sep 29, 2010
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  2. devoidx

    devoidx Notebook Consultant

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    I don't normally apply driver updates from Windows Update (had issues in the past), but, I decided to take this one ... can't remember why though ... :p

    Dell_Bluetooth_370_Driver.JPG

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    Oh! Haven't had any issues with the new driver so far either ...


    M17x-R2 Black | i7-840QM | 8GB-1333MHz DDR3 RAM | ATI Mobility Radeon HD5870 CrossFireX | 17" 1920x1200 RGB LED | 1TB Raid0 7.200rpm HDD | Bluetooth 370 | Intel WiFi 6300 | Windows 7 Ultimate
     
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  3. Tazalanche

    Tazalanche Notebook Consultant

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    After too many nightmares over the years of Windows Update FUBARing the drivers for modems & NICs, causing the end user to no longer have internet access until they bring the pc into the shop I ran or call for support when I worked for Dell, there's no way I would be willing to install a driver update it recommends.

    It is helpful for a reminder to check the manufacturer's website to see if a new driver is available though.

    For those willing to give it a shot, good luck!
     
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  4. The Sand

    The Sand Notebook Consultant

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    So far so good... I image the system using Acronis before any Windows Update because I also have had trouble in the past - especially with drivers.

    But this one appears to be okay...
     
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  5. ACHlLLES

    ACHlLLES Notebook Virtuoso

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    It seems like the update made my bt keyboard and number pad connection more stable.

    I usually don't update windows drivers but tried this one due to horrible connection on my devices. Thanks, and rep+
     
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  6. The Sand

    The Sand Notebook Consultant

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    Well thanks for the green square - I actually had to look up what rep meant... and who said New Yorkers weren't courteous ;)

    Sandy
     
    The Sand, Sep 29, 2010
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