How to get Microsoft Bluetooth desktop working on vista Beta 2?

[Guest]

I couldn't get my Microsoft Bluetooth desktop working on vista Beta 2. Which
drivers should I use?

Thanks,
Patrick.

 

[Barb Bowman]

there are native drivers (at least in x64 beta 2). go to control
panel, bluetooth, and add a device - turn discovery on. select no
passkey. for me, first the mouse was discovered, then I re ran to find
the keyboard. i obviously had a different (wired usb) keyboard and
mouse connected while getting the devices paired. now it works fine
while inside Vista. If you need to select custom boot options before
Vista loads, you will not be able to use the BT desktop as the driver
will not be loaded.

I couldn't get my Microsoft Bluetooth desktop working on vista Beta 2. Which
drivers should I use?

Thanks,
Patrick.

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[Guest]

Thanks,
I will try this!
You should simplify this issue in some way for non-experienced users.
- In the case vista finds a bluetooth dongle after install, it should
automatically ask the user whether to search for devices.
- It would be usefull as well, to have the possibility of using the
bluetooth mouse and keyboard while installing. I know that the problem is
that the drivers are not yet loaded at this point, but it is really not
practical to connect a regular keyboard and mouse to install.

Patrick.

 

[Guest]

....and this is why a "beta" is not a final product, and also why
"non-experienced" users should not be attempting a beta OS...

 

[Guest]

No, you are absolutely wrong,

I'm not a "non-experienced" user but a public BETA is aimed to point out the
bugs/defects of the software for all users, not just for geeks.
I think that this defect will cause trouble to non-experienced users, that
is why I point it out.

So try not to fill the forums with this kind of replies, they are simply not
usefull to anyone.

Patrick.

 

[Guest]

What is MS Bluetooth desktop? I don't even see that on my system and I have
bluetooth (which is not working)

 

[Guest]

MS Bluetooth wireless desktop is the combo which combines wireless bluetooth
mouse + keyboard.

There is no icon on the desktop, to get to re-couple the devices with Vista
you shoud go to control panel, network and then on bluetooth add the devices.

For the mouse you should use no passkey, for the keyboard you can choose
your own or an automatically generated password and then when prompted you
must type it on your keyboard followed by enter. Note that you will not see
what you are typing!

Hope this helps.
Patrick.

 

[Guest]

MS Bluetooth wireless desktop is the combo which combines wireless bluetooth
mouse + keyboard.

There is no icon on the desktop, to get to re-couple the devices with Vista
you shoud go to control panel, network and then on bluetooth add the devices.

For the mouse you should use no passkey, for the keyboard you can choose
your own or an automatically generated password and then when prompted you
must type it on your keyboard followed by enter. Note that you will not see
what you are typing!

Hope this helps.
Patrick.

 

[Guest]

I'm new to this site, I've been trying all night to find the Microsoft
Bluetooth desktop, with no luck. I have service pack 2 but can't find it
anywhere. This all came about after I purchased a Motorolla Headset with USB
PC Adapter. My Blackberry doesn't accept Motorolla's bluetooth. Any ideas?

 

[Guest]

Hey Patrick,

Try this link: http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/ptopic54463.html

It tells how to install the software and be able to use the intellitype
software as well.

Hey MARK. If you don't have anything constructive to say why do you bother
joining in on the Newsgroups? Assuming only makes an ASS out of you in this
case.

Good luck Patrick!

 

[Guest]

Hey Patrick,

Try this link: http://www.pro-networks.org/forum/ptopic54463.html

It will also allow you to use the intellitype software as well.

Hey Mark! If you don't have anything constructive to add why even join in on
the newsgroups? Also, assuming only makes an "Ass" out of you.

Good luck Patrick!

 

[Guest]

Hello,

This is a windows VISTA not a XP service pack 2 forum.
Anyway, as I said you will never find the bluetooth desktop as this is not a
program or an icon but it is a combo of two pieces of hardware, mouse and
keyboard.

For your problem with bluetooth, try searching on windows xp forums, I don't
have a motorola headset and usb bluetooth adapter to test on.

Patrick.

 

[Guest]

My comment was not directed at you, but more of a flip remark about some of
the people attempting to use this beta when they don't have a clue how to
burn an image or access their BIOS.

If by discouraging this type of user from demolishing their system, and
therefore saving them from grief, if you think about it from that
perspective, it does some good.

 

[Donald L McDaniel]

I couldn't get my Microsoft Bluetooth desktop working on vista Beta 2. Which
drivers should I use?

Thanks,
Patrick.

And to think that I actually BOUGHT this desktop for my Apple Intel
iMac just for Vista.

What a waste of money on my part.

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Donald L McDaniel
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