Where is the Bluetooth option in Windows 7 and how to enable it?

[rfe777]

I want to transfer some files from my BlackBerry phone to my PC via Bluetooth. I've read that in Windows 7 the Bluetooth option is supposed to be in the control panel somewhere, but I didn't see anything. Anyone knows where it is and how to enable it?

TIA

 

[Jacee]

Look in 'services' ... type services.msc in the start search box.

 

[Hopalong X]

+1 Jacee

On mine it is right next to Bitlocker.

 

[rfe777]

Look in 'services' ... type services.msc in the start search box.

OK so I turned on the Bluetooth Support Service but I still don't see anything in the control panel.

 

[Bertha 92]

Try Apps and Printers in the Control panel.

 

[rfe777]

Try Apps and Printers in the Control panel.

No, nothing there

 

[Hopalong X]

I doubt it will show until you plug a Bluetooth hardware item in.

A bit like an external hard drive.
Capability is there when enabled but won't show until it is plugged in.

Mike

 

[TonyTiger2004]

From what i understand you enable Bluetooth in services.msc Once enabled you then turn bluetooth of the device your trying to connect on. Once done you navigate to Start Control panel add a device. Let it search for the device.

Also there is a bluetooth application in your System32 folder called fsquirt.exe

Try it let us know if this helps

Also i do believe you must have a bluetooth dongle attached to the computer. Just because windows 7 has the bluetooth option doesn't mean it has the hardware to support such a thing. Your motherboard would need that built in SO I do believe you must use a dongle (bluetooth adapter)

 

[Jacee]

See this article Set up a Bluetooth enabled device

Your specs don't say if this is an OEM computer or self built. You may need specific drivers if you have a Dell or other maker.

 

[rfe777]

I've bought a dongle, but whatever I do doesn't help. I've connected it, tried to search for my phone but nothing happened. I even have installed the drivers disc that came with the dongle and it installed some Bluetooth program or something with which I was able to find my phone and pair it with the computer, but still couldn't transfer any file.

I don't know if it's a problem with Windows 7, my BlackBerry or maybe with the dongle(appears to be from some chinese company...).

Any solutions?

 

[TonyTiger2004]

Does the dongle show up as installed correctly in Device Manager? Right click my computer >> Manage >> device manager Take a screen shot if you need to. May just need to simply update your phone software and or update the drivers for the dongle.

 

[rfe777]

I've checked the device manager and the dongle is installed correctly and has the latest drivers. Also, as far as I know my phone's software is updated. Still, I cannot transfer anything between my phone and the PC.

 

[TonyTiger2004]

DO you have another bluetooth phone you can try? to eliminate phones being the issue? And if you have a blackberry why not connect it via USB and transfer files that way? Lot faster too

EDIT Make sure your following the steps below from Blackberry when trying to send files to and from.

To send from Blackberry to PC:
In the Notification area on the Start Bar, right click the Bluetooth Icon and select Send a File or Receive a File. Then browse to the file on your Blackberry and select Send Using Bluetooth. By browse to the file on your Blackberry, I mean, using your Blackberry browse to the file, for example, open the Media Browser, look under pictures, and select the picture in question.

To send from PC to Blackberry:
On your blackberry open the Media application. Hit the Menu button and select "Receive using Bluetooth". On your PC, right click on the file, select Send To... >> Bluetooth Device. Follow the prompts.

 

[rfe777]

I do not have another Bluetooth phone. However, I think I'll just use a USB cable to transfer files. Using Bluetooth between my BlackBerry and the PC turns to be to much hassle.
Thanks anyway to all of you for your help.

 

[TonyTiger2004]

Sorry we couldn't assist you better. Maybe in a couple weeks you will have a fresh mind and can tackle it. I imagine once you figure it out it wouldn't be such a hassle. If theres anything else we can help with give us a shout.

 

[ganpat]

how to enable bluetooth in windows 7 home basic

Hi all,

I have faced this problem several times in the past and didn't find any proper solution on the net. Finally I was able to do it myself and thought I will share those few precious steps that can save time for others.

It's pretty simple to enable bluetooth in windows 7 home basic.

Go to Devices and Printers->Right click on laptop-> Choose blue tooth settings...turn on/off the bluetooth adapter... voila!

Hope this helps

Thanks

 

[meditek]

I have found that Win 7 and BT are a disastrous mismatch. I finally got my headphones connected using Bluesoleil which worked but grabbed 70-80% of my CPU and screwed up my laptop. I suspect BT requires the field to itself. It is a complete pain with 21st century PC's - avoid it. The name is silly enough anyway.

 

[tordajv]

+1

Hi, I am another one with this problem;
got Lenovo laptop with Bluetooth 4.0, and Lenovo smartphone A536 - also BT4.0, and no way to get BT work.
I must transfer data with USB.
Also have no BT icon in Control Panel; my BT settings are in
Devices and Printers - right click on Lenovo EasyCamera ... damn
wtf