Reboot into safe mode if you've not already done so. Once completed REBOOT the PC into SAFE MODE (F8 when booting). (If you have to plug it in and it installs the microsoft drivers don't panic just continue with the guide.) If it does, click 'cancel' and it will continue without it. It may ask you to plug in/enable your device. Go to the folder where the Widcomm files were extracted and run setup.exe and let it complete its tasks. Now for the driver and software installation. Replace btwusb.inf in the extracted folder with this one for USB:ĭownload the patched files from here and extract to default directory: If link is bad search for "bluetooth_patches.rar"). (Link updated 2/23/06 - site is in Spanish but what you need is in English. USING GOOGLE or YAHOO YOU SHOULD BE ABLE TO FIND THEM.ĭownload the Widcomm Version 4 Software from here:Įxtract the downloaded file to a new folder of your choice. PLEASE NOTE: THE LINKS SHOWN MAY NOT STILL WORK. Microsoft IntelliType and IntelliPoint software for Bluetooth mice & Keyboards.Any drivers that were supplied with your Bluetooth device.The following list is of software that should be uninstalled, but it is not necessarily a complete list! If you have previously installed any Bluetooth software you should uninstall it before proceeding. If you have a laptop/notebook or other device with Internal Bluetooth that can be "turned off" turn it off. If you have a USB or a PCMCIA/PC Card Bluetooth device, disconnect it.
If you have a firewall running on your PC, disable it.īefore pulling it out find it in the device manager and uninstall the device.Make sure you are logged onto Windows with a user account that has Administrative rights.I have done this successfully myself with a generic BT dongle that shipped only with the Blue Soleil software and would not work with the Widcomm s/w. If your device isn't there don't worry as long as it can use the Widcomm software. I am presenting it here for your convenience.įor a list of tested devices please see: Please note all credit goes to Jon from for this material. WIDCOMM Drivers and Software Version 4 Install Guide If you have a BT dongle that shipped with the Blue Soleil or other non-Widcomm BT software you may not be able to work with it as easily as you can with the Widcomm "My Bluetooth Software" and you'll find that your BT dongle probably won't work with the Widcomm software at all.įollow the detailed instructions below and all should be well.
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