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Name: tonitw
Date: January 4, 2005 at 21:14:40 Pacific
OS: windows xp home
CPU/Ram: Pentium 4 2.80GHz 512 R
Comment:

My son gave me a Bluetooth USB dongle which I am having trouble installing on my HP desktop Pavilion 450Y. I continue to get the following message: "Cannot install hardware. The required secion was not found in the INF." I have no idea what this means or what to do. I've had no luck contacting the supplier of the Bluetooth and what I've researched on the net makes no sense to me. Can anyone explain to me what I need to do in language that a fifth grade teacher can understand? Thanks




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Name: per
Date: January 4, 2005 at 21:23:20 Pacific
Reply:

It simply means that XP does not have the information in it's inf. file to install the hardware. You need a disk or other installation software to install it. Did the dongle come with an installation disk?


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Response Number 2
Name: per
Date: January 4, 2005 at 21:28:55 Pacific
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Just noticed after my post you have an HP machine. You may have to go to the HP website or contact their support for it as their xp proprietary O/S may not support it. More crap from proprietary machines.


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Response Number 3
Name: XpUser
Date: January 5, 2005 at 06:43:01 Pacific
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I believe Microsoft support for Bluetooth wireless technology is included only in Windows XP SP2. Do you have it?

i_XpUser


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Response Number 4
Name: XpUser
Date: January 5, 2005 at 06:50:14 Pacific
Reply:

Yes, it is explained in the link below

Changes to Functionality in Windows XP SP2

Partial quote:

If no Bluetooth transceiver is present on the system, there is no change to the system's behavior. When a Bluetooth device that is approved by the Windows Hardware Quality Labs (WHQL) is present, Bluetooth support is enabled.

When Bluetooth support is enabled, you can find changes in Network Connections in Control Panel. In addition, a new Control Panel item called Bluetooth Devices has also been added. You will also find a Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area. When you click this icon, you will see a menu of Bluetooth tasks you can perform. You can also start the new Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard. To do this, click Start, point to Accessories, point to Communications, and then select Bluetooth File Transfer Wizard.

If an existing non-Microsoft Bluetooth driver is installed, upgrading to Windows XP SP2 does not cause the existing driver to be replaced. It can be replaced later, either manually or programmatically.

For complete documentation on Bluetooth in Windows XP SP2, see online Help.

i_XpUser


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