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    bluetooth disappeared 6224

    Discussion in 'Other Manufacturers' started by ninjasmith, Nov 17, 2007.

  1. ninjasmith

    ninjasmith Notebook Enthusiast

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    it used to work. however I tried to connect to my phone yestereday and the device appears to be missing. when you try and turnit on it says canno start bluetooth , bluetooth hardware is not found. I'm using bluesoleil 5.00 with vista. I've tried reinstalling blue soleil but its still not there.

    any ideas?

    what should I see in device manager?
     
    ninjasmith, Nov 17, 2007
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  2. John Ratsey

    John Ratsey Moderately inquisitive Super Moderator

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    You should see various Bluetooth devices in Device Manager starting with Bluetooth USB near the top of the list and about 10 Bluetooth ports in the ports section.

    Did you forget Fn+F10 to toggle Bluetooth on and off.

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Nov 17, 2007
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    ninjasmith Notebook Enthusiast

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    aaaaah yes, doh. that was it. that makes me feel a bit stupid!!!

    very politely suggested ;)
     
    ninjasmith, Nov 19, 2007
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    It's happened before!

    John
     
    John Ratsey, Nov 19, 2007
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