Bluetooth doesn't find devices

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  1. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
       #1

    Bluetooth doesn't find devices


    Hey guys,

    I have an Acer Aspire V3, running Windows 7 SP1 x64, with internal bluetooth.

    I tried with the standard Generic Bluetooth Adapter and also with the Atheros_7.4.0.126 Bluetooth Adapter which comes with the driver-package of my laptop.

    I checked that the Bluetooth Service is started and running.

    However, my bluetooth is unable to detect any devices, even though I have a bluetooth mouse and bluetooth phone lying next to the laptop, both enabled and detectable.

    Clicking on the bluetooth-tray and then 'Add a Device' just brings up a screen saying 'Searching for devices...'.

    Any help?

    Laurens
    Last edited by LAUBO; 29 Aug 2013 at 10:30.
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  2. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
    Thread Starter
       #2

    When I turn on the detectability of my laptop, I can find it on my phone. However, I cannot pair to it, the laptop just doesn't respond. I still cannot find any devices on my laptop.
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  3. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
    Thread Starter
       #3

    Omg, this is so annoying.... I just want to use my mouse. Have tried everything, no idea what it could be.
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  4. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Also, the bthprops.cpl file in my System32 does not open when double-clicking. There is no Bluetooth-icon in my Control Panel.
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  5. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
    Thread Starter
       #5

    Noone?
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  6. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
    Thread Starter
       #6

    Solved!

    Look at
    Cannot remove bluetooth mouse from devices window - Drivers - Windows 7
    and
    Windows 7 - MS Bluetooth Notebook Mouse 5000 not working | Windows Forum

    Go to START icon and type in services.msc and select services.

    The dialog box that opens has a long list of stuff but look for BLUETOOTH SUPPORT SERVICE. Double click to open. Make sure it is AUTOMATIC. Go to the LOG tab. Choose THIS ACCOUNT and type in LOCAL SERVICE. A list of password (a 15-dot string) would appear. Delete all the password in the PASSWORD and under CONFIRM. Choose Okay.

    It will ask you to restart the service. Once restarted, turn on your bluetooth adaptor again. Put your mouse in pairing mode and add the mouse.
    Finally :P

    If anyone out there knows why this weird procedure is necessary, please message me. Just curious :P
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  7. Posts : 1
    Win 7 32bit
       #7

    You are a genius!

    I have been working on this problem for the last couple days. It was incredibly frustrating. I even spoke with tech support at two different companies.

    If you don't mind me asking, where did you find the solution to this? Sounds like a great resource :).

    Again, thank you very much for posting this. You saved me an incredible amount of time.

    -Bret
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  8. Posts : 35
    Vista and Seven
    Thread Starter
       #8

    I searched for days for this. I just came across it on Google...

    Bretmj1 said:
    You are a genius!

    I have been working on this problem for the last couple days. It was incredibly frustrating. I even spoke with tech support at two different companies.

    If you don't mind me asking, where did you find the solution to this? Sounds like a great resource :).

    Again, thank you very much for posting this. You saved me an incredible amount of time.

    -Bret
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  9. Posts : 1
    widows 7 64 bit
       #9

    I am having the exact problem. However, I cannot follow these step. There services menu will not let allow me to delete the password. It just reloads it every time. Has anyone had this problem or know of a fix
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  10. Posts : 2
    Kentucky
       #10

    I cannot follow those steps above either as I too cannot delete that 15 dot-string as the "Delete" is greyed out. Please help!
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