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04-11-2021 11:54 AM
Bluetooth not on system..are there any options for downloading bluetooth?
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04-12-2021 09:48 AM
Bluetooth drivers are built into Windows 10 -- there is nothing to download.
An alternative is to buy a Bluetooth "dongle" -- which is a small USB stick that inserts into a port on your laptop. After you do that, Windows will see the dongle and install the drivers automatically.
I did this with a Dell laptop and instead of spending $80 USD for an internal bluetooth module, and having to completely disassemble it to insert the module, I just spent under $10 USF for the dongle and inserted it into a USB port. Been working fine ever since.
I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP
04-11-2021 02:37 PM
You have to replace the internal wifi adapter with a new adapter which MUST be supported on your machine. Quick and cheap option is
http://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/officeworks/p/targus-bluetooth-4-0-usb-adaptor-taacb75au
There are many brands and models around, cheaper too.
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04-12-2021 09:48 AM
Bluetooth drivers are built into Windows 10 -- there is nothing to download.
An alternative is to buy a Bluetooth "dongle" -- which is a small USB stick that inserts into a port on your laptop. After you do that, Windows will see the dongle and install the drivers automatically.
I did this with a Dell laptop and instead of spending $80 USD for an internal bluetooth module, and having to completely disassemble it to insert the module, I just spent under $10 USF for the dongle and inserted it into a USB port. Been working fine ever since.
I am a volunteer and I do not work for, nor represent, HP
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