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    XP Bluetooth Issue

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by daredninja, Jul 18, 2009.

  1. daredninja

    daredninja Newbie

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    Hi all,

    I have a VAIO Z and recently did an XP downgrade. I installed Widcomm's bluetooth driver but it is incompatible with my Blackberry device.

    I have tried uninstalling Widcomm in the hope that i could then install the microsoft bluetooth drivers.

    Unfortunately when i restart my computer "bluetooth devices" disappears from my device manager and a "scan for hardware changes" brings up nothing..

    How can I force XP to recognize the bluetooth device so that i can then install the drivers?

    I have tried searching the internet to no avail so far...

    Thanks
     
    daredninja, Jul 18, 2009
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  2. Shyster1

    Shyster1 Notebook Nobel Laureate

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    Do you have the drivers, or know where the files are located on your C:\ drive? If so, try just going to the files themselves and installing them.
     
    Shyster1, Jul 19, 2009
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