Bluetooth Dongle Drivers

dmweyer · 30-05-2008, 05:48 PM

Hi Have a bluetooth dongle, but have lost my drivers. How can I go about installing it now? Are there generic drivers I could use?

Beaker · 30-05-2008, 05:51 PM

Hi DM

Try
Toshiba Europe GmbH Bluetooth Information Center
or
Broadcom Corporation - Bluetooth Software Download

Driver software for free - my fave price!

andys_mf · 03-06-2008, 02:59 PM

drivers are specific to the dongle you're using, if you install the wrong one, you may get limited functionality, or have to pay to use it.. if in doubt, microsoft have generic drivers built into Windows XP SP2, you can use those, but may not support all features such as A2DP or allow you to use your bluetooth headset with skype..

jimcas · 04-09-2009, 10:03 AM

same problem as you plus my computer cannot find the dongle and I think the problem is that it had been paired with another dongle. Is it possible to clear its identity number

andys_mf · 04-09-2009, 10:24 AM

if you open up device manager on your pc (control panel - > system -> hardware) you should see the dongle listed, if there has been a problem installing it, you'll see a cross or a question mark next to it on your list of devices. if this is the case, right click it and choose uninstall.

remove the dongle and then re start your pc. When it comes back on, re insert the dongle and windows should then re install it using the default drivers. if you're asked to insert a disc, you'll need to download them from one of the urls listed on this thread.

hope this helps.

andy

30-05-2008, 05:48 PM	#1 (permalink)
dmweyer Mobile Fun Staff Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 12 Rep Power: 21	Bluetooth Dongle Drivers Hi Have a bluetooth dongle, but have lost my drivers. How can I go about installing it now? Are there generic drivers I could use?

04-09-2009, 10:24 AM	#5 (permalink)
andys_mf Mobile Fun Staff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 624 Rep Power: 5	if you open up device manager on your pc (control panel - > system -> hardware) you should see the dongle listed, if there has been a problem installing it, you'll see a cross or a question mark next to it on your list of devices. if this is the case, right click it and choose uninstall. remove the dongle and then re start your pc. When it comes back on, re insert the dongle and windows should then re install it using the default drivers. if you're asked to insert a disc, you'll need to download them from one of the urls listed on this thread. hope this helps. andy __________________ You've read the forum, now check out the Blog! http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/blog

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30-05-2008, 05:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Beaker Mobile Fun Staff Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 188 Rep Power: 5	Hi DM Try Toshiba Europe GmbH Bluetooth Information Center or Broadcom Corporation - Bluetooth Software Download Driver software for free - my fave price!

03-06-2008, 02:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
andys_mf Mobile Fun Staff Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham UK Posts: 624 Rep Power: 5	drivers are specific to the dongle you're using, if you install the wrong one, you may get limited functionality, or have to pay to use it.. if in doubt, microsoft have generic drivers built into Windows XP SP2, you can use those, but may not support all features such as A2DP or allow you to use your bluetooth headset with skype..

04-09-2009, 10:03 AM	#4 (permalink)
jimcas Mobile Fun Newbie Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 1 Rep Power: 0	same problem as you plus my computer cannot find the dongle and I think the problem is that it had been paired with another dongle. Is it possible to clear its identity number

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