Re: My Bluetooth Places

ftp://ftp.hp.com/pub/softpaq/sp32501-33000/sp32883.exe
that is a one click solution

"Sharon F" wrote:

> On Sat, 4 Jun 2005 23:29:01 -0700, RNBeer wrote:
>
> > Hi Michel, am experiencing the same problem...
> > ----
> > Hi Sharon,
> >
> > I did as you told Michel..downloaded the SP2 (though have previously applied
> > it via Windows update), but still am missing the "My Bluetooth Places" and
> > the "Bluetooth Devices" (??) in Control Panel. Note that under Device
> > Manager, I have the "Generic Bluetooth Radio", "Bluetooth Enumerator", as
> > well as the virtual ports and modem over bluetooth properly installed.
> >
> > In my case, here are the specifics:
> >
> > 1. recently installed a Billionton dongle that shipped with a Toshiba Stack
> > (ver. 3.03.06C)
> > 2. plugged in the dongle (probably installed the generic drivers)
> > 3. installed the Toshiba Stack (succesful ActveSync and file transfer;
> > haven't tried PAN)
> > 4. decided to use Microsoft stack; uninstalled the Toshiba stack
> > 5. NOW, it appears am missing "My BT Places" which the rest oh the world
> > have :-(
> >
> > Though I dont have these entries, was able to make ActiveSync run on either
> > stack. Problem is, I think i need to configure something via the BT Places to
> > make Internet connection Sharing work ( which is the primary reason i needed
> > a BT link at home).
> >
> > This is so confusing. I wanted to reinstall XP from scratch. Am just looking
> > for opinions around. I understand, i probably made a fault my pluggingin the
> > USB BT adapter before I installed the Toshiba stack. This could have
> > screwed-up everything. I hope there are ways to fix this.
> >
> > --Regin B
>
> To clarify SP2 web install vs. SP2 full download:
> The web install (Windows Update/Automatic Updates), to conserve time and
> bandwidth, makes an inventory of the system. Then downloads only applicable
> files and installs them. Downloading the full SP2 package or ordering the
> SP2 CD and re-installing will add "missing" parts of SP2.
>
> NOTE: Since some time has gone by since SP2 has been released, it will be
> necessary to revisit Windows Update after reinstalling SP2. Use the Custom
> Install option. After Windows Update scans the system, install all critical
> updates listed. Pick and choose what you want from the other categories.
>
> For your hardware problem:
> Does the bluetooth device show in Device Manager? Have you tried deleting
> the device from here and then restarting to let Windows re-detect it? May
> want to hold off on this until after you check the Toshiba website.
>
> Strongly suggest checking the website of the provider for your bluetooth
> device for their specific recommendations on using their product. As
> happens many times (especially with more advanced/specialized devices),
> only the manufacturer's drivers and controls provide full features and/or
> the best performance for the device.
>
> My tablet PC has bluetooth capability. While the XP Bluetooth Places is
> visible in control panel and MS bluetooth drivers are present, the system
> is configured to use different drivers and a different control panel to
> manage all Bluetooth resources. The tablet PC manufacturer had a very
> detailed article in their support pages for getting this setup correctly.
>
> --
> Sharon F
> MS-MVP ~ Windows Shell/User
>