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The tag 'gps receiver' covers discussions about GPS receivers used with Windows systems, including Bluetooth-connected models. A common issue reported is that a Bluetooth USB receiver for a GPS device can cause startup and shutdown problems on Windows 7 laptops. Users have found that removing the USB receiver resolves these issues, with event logs showing Bluetooth-related errors. Troubleshooting such hardware conflicts is a recurring theme, particularly for Windows 7 systems.
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    Windows 7 Bluetooth USB receiver causing startup & shutdown issues on Windows 7

    I have a new Acer Aspire V3-571 laptop with Windows 7 x64. Yesterday I bought a GPS receiver (Qstarz 818XT). It has a wireless Bluetooth adapter just like a keyboard/mouse adapter. I noticed that my laptop was having issues shutting down. I would tell it to shut down, and a few hours later the...
    • stevenvw
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    • acer bluetooth bluetooth adapter broadcom connection issues crash dump device issues device manager driver issues error code 43 event log event viewer gps receiver hardware issues shutdown issues startup issues troubleshooting usb receiver windows 7 wireless
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    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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