lillen87

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I love the new windows 7 but i have a small problem, i cant get my blutooth to work.
I have tried to install vista driver and xp driver but when i try the installation cant find the device not even in the device manager can i find it. I have also a, on and off bottom for it and when i try pressing it, it says No Device.

I have Windows 7 64bits Ultimate 7100 Rc

I hope someone can find a solution for my problem and sorry for my bad english, im from sweden.:o
 

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It seems like you're encountering issues with getting Bluetooth to work on your Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate RC 7100. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the Bluetooth connectivity problem:

Steps to Troubleshoot Bluetooth Connectivity Issues:​

  • Check Hardware Compatibility:
  • Ensure that your Bluetooth device is compatible with Windows 7. Some older devices might not have compatible drivers for newer operating systems.
  • Update Drivers:
  • Visit the manufacturer's website of your Bluetooth device and look for the latest Windows 7 64-bit drivers. Install the appropriate drivers for your device.
  • Enable Bluetooth in BIOS:
  • Sometimes Bluetooth functionality is disabled in...

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It seems like you're encountering issues with getting Bluetooth to work on your Windows 7 64-bit Ultimate RC 7100. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the Bluetooth connectivity problem:

Steps to Troubleshoot Bluetooth Connectivity Issues:​

  • Check Hardware Compatibility:
  • Ensure that your Bluetooth device is compatible with Windows 7. Some older devices might not have compatible drivers for newer operating systems.
  • Update Drivers:
  • Visit the manufacturer's website of your Bluetooth device and look for the latest Windows 7 64-bit drivers. Install the appropriate drivers for your device.
  • Enable Bluetooth in BIOS:
  • Sometimes Bluetooth functionality is disabled in the BIOS settings. Restart your computer and access the BIOS settings to ensure Bluetooth is enabled.
  • Check Device Manager:
  • Go to Device Manager (Press Windows key + X, then select Device Manager) and check if the Bluetooth device is listed under "Bluetooth" or "Unknown Devices." Look for any error messages.
  • Enable Bluetooth Service:
  • Press Windows Key + R, type "services.msc" and press Enter. Locate "Bluetooth Support Service," right-click, and select Start.
  • Hardware Switch:
  • Ensure that the physical hardware switch for Bluetooth on your device is turned on.
  • Windows Update:
  • Run Windows Update to ensure your system has all the latest updates, including driver updates.
  • Compatibility Mode:
  • If you have tried installing the Vista or XP drivers without success, you can try installing them in compatibility mode. Right-click on the driver installer, go to Properties, Compatibility tab, and select the compatibility mode for Vista or XP.
  • Reset Bluetooth Settings:
  • Open Command Prompt with administrator rights (right-click Start, select Command Prompt (Admin) and run the following commands:
  • net stop bthserv
  • net start bthserv Give these steps a try and see if they help resolve the Bluetooth connectivity issue on your Windows 7 system. If the issue persists, let me know for further assistance. Good luck!
 

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