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    Bluetooth problem for Studio 1537

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by umerahmad, Mar 5, 2010.

  1. umerahmad

    umerahmad Newbie

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    Hey guy i have a Dell studio 1537 it came with a 32 Bit Vista but i changed my OS to Windows 7 64 Bit. windows 7 is picking up my Bluetooth device and i cant find the Vista 64 bit drivers for my notebook even on Dell site
    can anyone help
    thanks
     
    umerahmad, Mar 5, 2010
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  2. H.A.L. 9000

    H.A.L. 9000 Occam's Chainsaw

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    Do you have a hardware ID or know the manufacturer, like Broadcom or ALPS?
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 5, 2010
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    umerahmad Newbie

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    i am not sure...but i think it is broadcom!
     
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    Try downloading *this*. It will install the Broadcom Bluetooth stack.
     
    H.A.L. 9000, Mar 5, 2010
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    i tried running this...but i think the OS(win 7) isnt detecting the presence of the hardware...even in the hardware manager i cant find the bluetooth thingy
     
    umerahmad, Mar 6, 2010
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