Additionally, the dates and the times may change when you perform certain operations on the files. The dates and the times for these files on your local computer are displayed in your local time together with your current daylight saving time (DST) bias. The dates and the times for these files are listed in Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). The global version of this hotfix installs files that have the attributes that are listed in the following tables. This hotfix does not replace a previously released hotfix. You may have to restart the computer after you apply this hotfix. To apply this hotfix, you must be running Windows 7 or Windows Server 2008 R2. If you do not see your language, it is because a hotfix is not available for that language. The "Hotfix download available" form displays the languages for which the hotfix is available. For a complete list of Microsoft Customer Service and Support telephone numbers or to create a separate service request, visit the following Microsoft Web site: The usual support costs will apply to additional support questions and issues that do not qualify for this specific hotfix. Note If additional issues occur or if any troubleshooting is required, you might have to create a separate service request. If this section does not appear, contact Microsoft Customer Service and Support to obtain the hotfix. If the hotfix is available for download, there is a "Hotfix download available" section at the top of this Knowledge Base article.
Therefore, if you are not severely affected by this problem, we recommend that you wait for the next software update that contains this hotfix. This hotfix might receive additional testing. Apply this hotfix only to systems that are experiencing the problem described in this article. However, this hotfix is intended to correct only the problem that is described in this article. A supported hotfix is available from Microsoft. You can apply this hotfix on Windows 7 and Windows Server 2008 R2. This hotfix fixes the problem in the PnP layer. This issue occurs because of a problem in the PnP layer. Note This PnP issue also occurs in Windows Server 2008 R2. Additionally, you may notice that the progress bar seems to never finish and the pointer remains at an hourglass.
When you search for Bluetooth devices in Control Panel, the search operation may not finish. Additionally, Bluetooth devices do not work correctly. However, the Bluetooth device is never displayed in this list.Īdditionally, you may experience one of the following issues:Ĭannot start after you restart the computer. In this scenario, you expect that the Bluetooth device is displayed in the list. You click Add a device, and then you examine the list of devices that appear in the Select a device to add to this computer window. You click Start, and then you click Devices and Printers.
You install a Bluetooth adapter on the computer. You have a computer that is running Windows 7. Intel or the laptop computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not provide technical support for some or all issues that could arise from the usage of this software.Windows 7 Enterprise Windows 7 Home Basic Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Starter Windows 7 Ultimate More. The software provided has not been verified by your laptop manufacturer as to compatibility or other operation. Each laptop computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to the software or software packaging they provide. The software provided by Intel below is a generic version. Intel is a supplier of laptop components and does not manufacture or sell complete laptop systems.
OEM Software Download Locations: Listing of Laptop Manufacturer's Web Sites. Intel recommends that you obtain and use the software provided via your laptop manufacturer. OEM Supplied versus Intel Provided Generic Software: The software will continue to be available for other Operating Systems. This is the final version of Intel PROSet/Wireless Bluetooth Software for Windows XP. Double click on the file to launch installation.
Manually identify your Intel wireless adapter and driver version number.ĭownload the file to a folder on your PC. The following link will assist you in determining which wireless adapter is installed in your computer system. Only the following list of wireless adapters are supported: Intel PROSet/Wireless Bluetooth Software is recommended for end-customers, including home users and business customers with Intel Bluetooth adapters.