Nimrod

Bluetooth Adaptor (BCM2046) Driver for Windows XP SP2/SP3

Chances are you just reinstalled your computer to remove all the junkware thats included with PC's and you want to get your bluetooth dongle working without all the bloatware. Well with this package, you can use your BCM2046 bluetooth adaptor in Windows using the built in bluetooth stack. I have created and tested this myself on my new Dell Mini 9 which I reformatted to clear the Dell junk off.

What I have done is modified the Bluetooth driver file that comes with XP SP2/SP3, to include this dongle by adding its hardware ID to the supported devices list.

Before you can install this, you must make sure you have updated your XP to at least Service Pack 2, as this included the Bluetooth Support Addon.


To install, download and extract all the files somewhere, like for example on your desktop in a folder called Bluetooth drivers. Then plug the stick in, Windows will fail to find the drivers and ask you to either provide a location for them, or provide a CD. Provide the location and give Windows the folder location of the extracted drivers. Windows will now install the drivers and your Dongle will be ready for use.
You should now be up and running with the Windows Bluetooth Interface, which you can find in Control Panel or in the System Tray.

You have now got your Bluetooth Adaptor to work fully without having to install bloatware like WIDCOMM bluetooth stack.

Screenshots of Install and Use:















Information:

Download is below for Windows XP SP2 and above.

If your using Windows Vista (either 32-bit or 64-bit) you may be interested in the Vista version of these drivers located at:
(Will be coming soon)

Attached Files

BluetoothXP_BCM2046.zip (248.2 KB, 11875 views)

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Tomasz541

Hey, I have this module and I can't find drivers for bcm2046 bluetooth device on notebook compal IFL92. Where I can find this driver?

Nimrod

How about the download link above in the thread?

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mostlyharmless22

Bought a Dell Mini and I absolutely love this machine. I did discover, however, that the Widcomm Software that comes preinstalled on it is not compatible with Nokia PC Suite. I thought I was going to have to hack or tweak something (I hate that stuff) but, thanks to you, I was pleasantly surprised.

I uninstalled the Widcomm Software through add/remove programs and rebooted. The Mini found the Bluetooth module and reinstalled it but it wouldn't work. I downloaded this driver, unzipped the files, went into the device manager and told the Bluetooth module to update the driver, directing it to the new driver. The driver installed successfully and Nokia PC Suite now works great. No hacks required!

Woohoo!

Nimrod

Glad it works, I also use it with the Nokia PC Suite for SMS'ing and Internet Sharing.

Also many thanks for taking the time to register to share your experiences, most people only sign up to moan if it doesnt work, its good to hear from people who have found this useful!

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frostw

I've just signed up because I have an issue with this driver - I guess that makes me a moaner - sorry

Anyway, I have a weird issue that has me stumped. I have installed this driver (on a clean XP Pro SP3 mini) and use Bluetooth to tether my mobile (for internet browsing), Whilst I can ping sites fine, my browsing is exceptionally slow - sites take minutes to load.

If I then install the original Widcomm driver it all works fine!

Now, could this be something to do with MTU settings?

rusenali

Hi,
i've sony fw21e and tried to setup this driver (xp+sp3).
Now, whenever i click the 'Start the Bluethooth Device' it won't work and there appears an error message saying that there's a license problem (license check failed).
How can i find an appropriate driver?

TacoJones

I extracted the folder and when i try to install, I point the driver installer to the folder but the netbook doesnt find the driver and it says nothing was installed. what am I doing wrong?

eaZyTuRBo

I had the same problem, a simple google search yields a solution: Broadcom Corporation - Bluetooth Software Download

octosol

Hi! I have an Dell Mini 9. In my case the widcomm software that comes preinstalled on it is not compatible with PowerCad SiteMaster 3 software and a bluetooth device Leica Disto A6. I have installed this driver and, finally, it works! Thank you!