Hello,
I just installed a Bluetooth USB adapter that is supposed to automatically install the driver in Win 8 when plugged in. This did not happen. It showed the device as unknown and "no driver available." I know my system is updated and scanned for system issues. I was then able to install the driver from the CD. The device showed properly. Anyway, I have questions into the manufacturer, but there are some questions I could get answered better here.
Note that I have had problems trying to pair the Win8 laptop with another laptop when testing. I will be testing it with other devices as I have time.
My questions:
Once Bluetooth is installed in Windows 8, is there supposed to be a Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel?
Also, unlike where I've seen it on other systems with Bluetooth, why does the menu that appears when I right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area not have options to send or receive files? Is this because a device compatible with that feature is not connected via BT or is there a driver issue, etc.?
Also, if I want to reinstall a driver/program for it, should I just uninstall it as normal first (Control Panel>Programs and Features>Choose>Uninstall)?It is listed as WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software. The driver is apparently Broadcom. Any reason to do a system restore, as I haven't noted any others issues as a result of the above?
Thanks.
I just installed a Bluetooth USB adapter that is supposed to automatically install the driver in Win 8 when plugged in. This did not happen. It showed the device as unknown and "no driver available." I know my system is updated and scanned for system issues. I was then able to install the driver from the CD. The device showed properly. Anyway, I have questions into the manufacturer, but there are some questions I could get answered better here.
Note that I have had problems trying to pair the Win8 laptop with another laptop when testing. I will be testing it with other devices as I have time.
My questions:
Once Bluetooth is installed in Windows 8, is there supposed to be a Bluetooth icon in the Control Panel?
Also, unlike where I've seen it on other systems with Bluetooth, why does the menu that appears when I right-click the Bluetooth icon in the notification area not have options to send or receive files? Is this because a device compatible with that feature is not connected via BT or is there a driver issue, etc.?
Also, if I want to reinstall a driver/program for it, should I just uninstall it as normal first (Control Panel>Programs and Features>Choose>Uninstall)?It is listed as WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software. The driver is apparently Broadcom. Any reason to do a system restore, as I haven't noted any others issues as a result of the above?
Thanks.
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My Computer
System One
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- OS
- Windows 8
- Computer type
- Laptop
- System Manufacturer/Model
- Toshiba Satellite L855
- CPU
- Intel Core i7
- Memory
- 6Gb
- Antivirus
- Windows Defender