XPS 1640 Bluetooth issue

Hi Guys,

I decided on posting my query in this thread, as I really hope to GOD it gets me quicker replies! Anyways, I have a DELL 1640 (Windows 7 Ultimate 64 Bit). I don't think the rest of the configuration matters much WRT the kind of issue I have!

I have the DELL 370 internal Bluetooth module. As I installed the Windows 7, the BT defaulted to the Microsoft stack. I wanted to install the WIDCOMM stack from the DELL site. Downloaded it, ran, restarted, Still using the M$ Stack!

(NOTE: I have undertaken the following already, please check before advising further, thank you!)

1. I removed all BT devices (enabled view hidden devices), deleted the WIDCOMM installation, restarted, reinstalled, no effect, still takes the M$ Stack!
2. Ok, enough, I go to %windir%\inf directory, rename the bth.inf and bth.pnf files, remove all BT devices from Dev. Manager, restart.
3. No M$ drivers installed now! Ah the relief! But now when i try to install the WIDCOMM drivers, it just cannot install them right! It shows my BT module with the yellow exclamation in the dev mgr...

I am at my wits end...

Simply speaking, I Just want to use the WIDCOMM stack in Windows 64 Bit Ultimate for my Dell 1640 XPS's BT 370 module, and not the M$ Stack...

A little help here, please!! Anyone...

Thanks if someone answers a weary man!

CK
P.S. I have posted this at ( LINK) too. Am posting here again hoping a quicker response. Kindly excuse if any one is offended!

 

Had same issue. He's an explaination to how i fixed my blue tooth.

http://social.answers.microsoft.com...e/thread/89aa086e-86bc-4dfd-8eed-b7c3a7c82e70

Rob

If need more info send an email to me.

 

I am hoping someone else with the same problem can verify that this fix works. I have been up and running for 5 days now with no issues, I how ever am only running a Bluetooth mouse and my phone. Dell said they could not help since I did not so an upgrade through them. However the tech guy did stay on the phone with me for a half hour, trying to find out something. I think all he was doing is searching the internet like i did for ideas. If they understand there own products, driver updates or how these stupid machines work they might have better answers for everyone.

 

Hi, Thanks for the tip Rob. I will try this when I reach home today. Will verify and surely post back my results...Thanks again!

 

I went through the thread, Rob, I followed what is mentioned in the last comment (BT update firmware).

I am getting an error on doing the same at my end (see atrtachment) on running the DFU application.

After I close, the BT light on the front panel stays on till I shut down asn start the system. I have tried this 2wice, but to no avail...

PLease let me know if something else needs to be done...

Regards.
C

Edit: I have put in my query at the forum you pointed too...

 

Its strange no one else is having the problem of installing the widcomm stack on XPS 1640! If anyone has faced this issue / and / or found a solution to the original problem above, please let me know!
Thanks!

 

BUMP! Yes I am still facing the issue!!!

 

Odd. My bluetooth doesn't work either. The icon lights up on the front of the computer, but I can't pair anything.

 

i just installed it and everything is running fine the MS stack isnt that bad all i do is right click the blue icon click on add new devices and voila no problems

 

Lots of peeps have had this issue..I reflashed the BTooth Driver; reran the Driver and I was good.

Cin...

 

http://forum.notebookreview.com/showpost.php?p=6027356&postcount=49

Cin...hey whats up!? Got my Dell Wireless 370 to update just using Broadcom bluetooth software download on my Inspiron studio...

 

Hey Somm's! Not much Been a bit! Hows you? XD

Thanks for the add with that info! Should be helpful!


Cin...

 

Hey Guys,

I tried the DFU updatation too.. I haven't been successful. It starts up, stays at Status:Reconfiguration and then I get the message "DFU Wizard was interrupted" I then have to restart my system in order to make things as they were before. (See attachments for refernce)

Simply speaking, please help me replace the M$ BT stack with the Widdcom/Broadcom one.

Thanks!

 

Oh, for the love of God, I have the same issue.

I got my Win7 upgrade from MSDNAA (free copy for tech students) and upgraded yesterday. I called Dell about getting some of the preinstalled software back on the machine, and when I mentioned the upgrade, they said it voided the warranty... ARGH.

So I manually downloaded and installed as much as I could get working on my XPS 1640. Then I realized, I have no Bluetooth. It says it doesn't exist. I tried going through the driver folder as someone suggested and the DFU file says it is the wrong one. I tried installing the software, and it asks me to turn on the BT... which won't turn on. I tried installing the mobile device thing, and it tells me that the device in unplugged. What the heck!!

Anyone have any more ideas? I am dying here!
Feel free to PM me.