Microsoft or Widcomm?
Posts: n/a cannot use the drivers that come with the USB-BT adapter, all made by Widcomm. (I don't know if Widcomm actually makes the Microsoft version as well, but it's quite different.) Which do people find better? Does the Microsoft stack support all the profiles? I know some programs say they only work with the Microsoft stack.  Responses to "Microsoft or Widcomm?"
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Posts: n/a Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? I would recommend the Widdcom driver. I experienced a lot more problems withthe MS drivers. And with the MS disabled everything is working perfectly. I am using the BT Logitech keyboard and Mouse, Nokia 6230 and a Headset and everything is working excellent. "Paul Busby" <me@privacy.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:<lfWdnTKU-pozJQrfRVnyrQ@pipex.net>... > Thus spake MS: > > Windows XP SP2 comes with its own Bluetooth stack. If one uses it, one > > cannot use the drivers that come with the USB-BT adapter, all made by > > Widcomm. (I don't know if Widcomm actually makes the Microsoft > > version as well, but it's quite different.) > > > > Which do people find better? Does the Microsoft stack support all the > > profiles? I know some programs say they only work with the Microsoft > > stack. > > > My Widcomm based Belkin dongle broke about a year ago & I'm yet to get > around to replacing it. The only issue I had with their stack was that it > inhibited my PC from switching off without it rebooting (XP SP1). Others > stated that they didn't have this problem which may have been m/b related. > The advantage of Widcomm is that it covers more profiles than the MS > variant. I'm sure others here will add their experiences & would expect > the balance to be in Widcomm's favour. > -- > Thank people in advance? Thanking or cursing them afterwards at least > gives some feedback! > "Paul Busby" <me@privacy.net> schrieb im Newsbeitrag news:lfWdnTKU-pozJQrfRVnyrQ@pipex.net... > Thus spake MS: >> Windows XP SP2 comes with its own Bluetooth stack. If one uses it, one >> cannot use the drivers that come with the USB-BT adapter, all made by >> Widcomm. (I don't know if Widcomm actually makes the Microsoft >> version as well, but it's quite different.) >> >> Which do people find better? Does the Microsoft stack support all the >> profiles? I know some programs say they only work with the Microsoft >> stack. > > > My Widcomm based Belkin dongle broke about a year ago & I'm yet to get > around to replacing it. The only issue I had with their stack was that it > inhibited my PC from switching off without it rebooting (XP SP1). Others > stated that they didn't have this problem which may have been m/b related. > The advantage of Widcomm is that it covers more profiles than the MS > variant. I'm sure others here will add their experiences & would expect > the balance to be in Widcomm's favour. > -- > Thank people in advance? Thanking or cursing them afterwards at least > gives some feedback! >
Posts: n/a Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? i agree with Pascal, same expereince here and I use my bluetoothheadset extensively and there is no headset profile on the MS stack....so stick with Widcomm cheers 
Posts: n/a Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? I agree too, bought a belkin BT dongle for my laptop a few weeks ago,installed the software an' drivers off the accompanying cd-rom, but still couldn't seem to use half of the features supposedly available - (use my nokia as a modem to dial-up on the move, use mobile as fax, establish link to laptop over BT to use the phone pc-suite sftware, etc etc) I was told the problem was that, even though i installed to cd-rom drivers - they aren't digitally signed for 'xp', so windows just uses its own drivers anyway. To correct, went into my computer > device manager > click on the BT drivers, it will show 2 drivers the bottom one referred to as microsoft "ennumerator" - ignore this one, and the top one "belkin bluetooth device". - boths of these are microsofts. To correct - I right-clicked the top belkin driver > update drivers > select 'do not search, i will select the location of the driver' - or wrds to that effect > click next > box appears with 2 drivers in it, top one has greeny symbol next to it (the signed ms driver), the bottom one has no symbols (Widdcoms / belkins enclosed driver). Click the bottom one > next > then continue anyway on the driver signing warning, and the install completes. The two bluetooth radios previously shown in the device manager have been replaced by one called "Belkin Bluetooth Device" - all features wrk fine with dongle now Rick -------------------------------------- "a_dude" <Nikos67@gmail.com> wrote in message news:1117871233.143786.128640@o13g2000cwo.googlegr oups.com... >i agree with Pascal, same expereince here and I use my bluetooth > headset extensively and there is no headset profile on the MS > stack....so stick with Widcomm > > cheers >
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Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? me to. I Use Widcomm with my 6680 and i havent got any problem with it. But i have freinds ho have had Microsoft stacks, and they have gotten some problem with them. for example drivers dont work for their sony ericsson phones...
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Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? =) thats nice.
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Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? widcomm rox so much more than microsoft, with widcomm u can hear mp3s from your cpu, and use the headset to SKYPE 
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Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? useful forum... thanks a lot
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Re: Microsoft or Widcomm? I use Microsoft's BT, I heard reports Widcomm is less table, isnt that true?Which one is the latest/recommended Widcomm stack to use in XP SP2? What about IVT BlueSoleil? is it better that Widcomm?
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