What you can do if your Dell laptop doesn’t show Bluetooth Device after re-installing Windows Vista?

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image After re-installing Windows Vista, I was unable to see my Bluetooth device in my XPS 1330 Laptop. None of the devices left unidentified when I checked the device manager. I can’t also see any options in the control panel to configure the device.

When I tried re-installing the Bluetooth driver, it said Turn the Turn on the Bluetooth device by pressing Fn+F2 key or using the radio button on the laptop. I wasn’t lucky with their instructions as none of these options turned on the Bluetooth device.

I immediately contacted the support person and he suggested to download and install “Patch for Dell Wireless 355 Bluetooth Module (Bluetooth 2.0 + EDR)” from http://support.dell.com/. Viola, it worked fine. He said it’s because of some hardware/driver conflicts with wireless device and Bluetooth device.

Make sure of following things before download

1. You will not be able to find this patch under the Driver downloads for Dell XPS 1330.

2. You will have to navigate to “Driver Downloads->Notebooks->Inspiron->Model 6400 and choose operating system as “Windows XP” even you’re running Windows Vista

3. Download and apply patch. Ensure that you’re downloading the patch, not the driver. It’s only 153KB in size (when I downloaded)

4. The given link above is valid when I posted this, so please properly navigate and install the patch. If you’ve any further confusions call Dell support center

5. Do this at your own risk. Don’t blame me if something went wrong. So far this patch worked fine for me.

 
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  • http://www.moderngamers.com Ives

    Thanks for that! It worked although I have an Inspiron 1720.

  • Ravi

    Thanks, worked perfectly on my XPS 1330 when bluetooth device was not recognized after I reinstalled vista.

  • Dojen

    many many thanks for the info. I’m using windows 7 beta, worked perfectly on dell inspiron 1420.

  • Lars G

    Thanks alot man. I installed windows 7 beta and have been trying tons of things to get my BT to work. This patch solved my problems. Thank you!

  • Raaj

    Hi,

    I am facing the same problem in my xps 1330. I ran the patch and nothing happened after that.. can someone tell me if am doing anything wrong.. pls help me to solve this problem..

  • Sohail

    Thanks, it works. I have dell xps 1330, had same issue.

    Hi Raaj, I guess try to install first bluetooth from dell cd or download from dell website then try to run this patch, it works for me. Good Luck!

  • Anand

    Thanks, it worked for me as well. I had Inspiron 1525 and Vista Home Premium. After upgrade, the bluetooth drivers were not working. On downloading and installing the drivers, the bluetooth device started working.

  • Keith

    I Can confirm this patch works on Windows 7 build 7077 (RC-1) on Dell Lattitude E4200 :)

  • Amanda

    Thank you very much! I’ve been without Bluetooth for ages and now it’s finally working again :D

  • SuperTrooper

    Thx a lot!

    It works fine!

    I get crazy during searching this solution!!!!!

  • http://www.alanchai.com Alan Chai

    Thanks man… Your article really helps me on this…. After installing Windows 7, my bluetooth cannot detect under device manager.. Then reformat back to vista also cannot.. :( Finally you are the one! to help solve it…

  • Jon Pulido

    super thanks!!! this worked for my inspiron 1420… birilliant!!!

  • http://derekforeman.com Derek

    Thanks for posting. Finally the answer!

  • Diego

    ..Thanks it works!!… it take me a week to found this solution… ;)

  • abhishek

    Thanks a lot mate!!!!!!!!! I wish you achieve all your ambitions!!!!!! U are a life saver

  • Asi

    thanks a lot, works great on windows 7 rc

  • Serge Duret

    I have the same problem with my Dell 1720, I followes your instructions in applying the path without any result. My phone see my Computer but my computer dont. I can’t see or add ny bluetooth device in my Computer altrought that it shows that my bluetooth is on. Have you a solution for that?
    Thank you.

  • Bob H

    THANKS! Latitude E4200 Bluetooth 365 module is finally being detected under Windows 7 RC1.

    Bob H

  • Bob H

    WOW …. Windows 7 RTM code still did NOT find the Bluetooth 365 module on my Dell e4200. BUT …. running the hotfix mentioned in this thread resulted in it being found!

    Bob H

  • Mace

    Worked like a charm with my Vostro 1700 and Win7 RTM. Thanks for the link and tip!

  • David

    Worked great, Dell 1420 Windows 7. Thanks!

  • abdul

    does this work for windows 7 64-bit

  • http://codereflect.com Sarath

    Please check Dell’s website for the 64-bit version of this driver.

  • ps89

    Does this work with Dell Wireless 370 Bluetooth Module on Studio 1535? Thanks.

  • Stefan

    Worked fine on my DELL Precision M6400 Covet under Win7 64 RTM. After upgrading from Vista the bluetooth device was not found – until this great hint!

  • http://www.richard-wolff.com Richard Wolff

    I have a Dell Inspiron 1520. I just upgraded to Windows 7 Professional 32-bit. I have run this patch, which opens and closes a command window (so quick i cannot see anything). Then when I try to run the Bluetooth Driver install it still has the warning dialog with Fn + F2. Anyone have any ideas?

  • http://Codereflect.com Sarath

    Hi,

    I am also running Windows 7 in my machine. But I hadn’t installed any separate drivers other than the Microsoft provided one. uninstall your blue tooth device, connect to internet and let Windows find the best driver for you. If it doesn’t work, try to get the drivers from Dell Website.

  • khabit

    hi,
    Thanks for your suggestion. It worked perfectly!

  • Steve Kent

    it worked on my e4200 with windows 7. Thanks.

  • Shashank Gupta

    thanks a lot sir .
    worked well on DELL INSPIRON 1525 WITH WINDOWS 7

  • Jarrod

    THANK YOU!!! that patch worked. i installed win 7 and the bluetooth software said to turn on with fn+f2 or the switch. non worked. windows didnt see it either. that patch turned it on instantly and installed itself.

  • Joey

    Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant. Thank you so so so much!

  • mcjoff

    Thanks for the patch! It works on XPS 1530 with Win7 but the Bluetooth is always on, it can't be turned off.

  • http://twitter.com/sarat Sarath

    Can't you use the wireless switch to turn it off. the way it should behave on on/off can be configured in your BIOS settings. Be careful while editing it.

  • Artem

    Wow, thanx men! I have spent a lot of time, trying to repair it on my dell studio 1535!
    Regards!

  • prakash34

    damn its workin for my inspiron 1420.. thanks alot

  • musmir

    I had the same problem with inspiron 1420. i downloaded and tried to patch but nothing happened. i was frustrated. then i just figured out that i need to run it as administrator. so i right clicked the file and clicked “Run as Administrator”. i am running this on window vista home premium. anyone having problem patching just try the thing i did. hope this will be helpful. and thanks to the guy who posted this issue

  • mr.phoenix

    thanks mike..
    you saved the day…
    this solution works on my DELL inspiron 1420..
    windows 7 ultimate,RTM..

    dudes.dont forget to slide the bluetooth switch,(to switch on) before install the patch..

  • alphe

    Same problem I faced, since I purchased this 1420 notebook 2 years ago, until today I’m still not able to use the bluetooth device, i really regret i didn’t call the Dell technical support when in the 1st year warranty period…

  • Sam

    Thank you very much, I was not able to use bluetooth after installing window 7. Once I found this I manage to get everything to work, thank you.

  • kelvin

    great!! work on my inspiron 1420 vista

  • Derck

    thanks!!! this things work very fine

  • Lorretta

    Thank you! You are AWESOME!

  • Catalina

    God!!! YOU ARE THE BEST!!!!!! Really works!

  • Sarbast

    me too

  • Hadi661

    Hi, thanks so much…
    Its working for my DELL Inspiron 1420 whith WINDOWS 7.0

    hope the others can solve this problem as well

    Regards
    Hadi – Malaysia
    10.06.2010

  • Praveenbtechmba

    try this, u will find ur problem solved, after downloading the file, you will be asked to switch on bluetooth, then click fn+f2 to switch on, you will find wifi on. f2 enables both wifi and bluetooth. now try this with the above information.

    http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/downl…

    Release Date: 5/16/2010
    Version: 6.2.0.9600, A02
    Download Type: Application
    File Size: 61 MB

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  • David

    Yes! this worked thank you

  • Cylee

    yes, it's work

  • Cylee

    this is work. Thanks!

  • YMALA1

    Brilliant. You sir are a gentleman, for not only being big enough to find a solution for yourself but for going through the trouble of putting it up on the internets in a very user friendly layout no less rather than sitting on your arse doing nothing.

    Thank you very much. Worked Like a charm.

    Dell Inspiron 1420
    Win Vista 32

  • http://www.facebook.com/davidcaraveo David Alberto Caraveo Garay

    Hey thank for you comment, I had the same problem, and really work!!! thanks again

  • Babu

    Thanks buddy, it worked fine….

  • John

    Hey,I have been trying everything in the internet but nothing works.I have Dell Latitude D430 windows 7 Ultimate 64bit.Bluetooth is not found and I am requested to press fn+f2 but nothing works.Not even your patch helped.Anyone pleae assist.

    John Russia

  • None

    this works …thanks

  • Marv_matthew

    right click what file??? i tried everything but none works!

  • Jam3al

    Many thanks to you :)

  • Mohsinusama

    thanks dude………………Its really work…..God bless you

  • P Azaa

    how to solve the problem? my laptop same urs DELL Inspiron 1420 whith WINDOWS 7.0 .

  • bhav

    Worked fine on my dell 1420. Running Windows 7 Professional…
    Thanks for your post and assistance.

  • Regamp

    Worked instantly on my inspiron 1521 running vista, thankx a ton!

  • http://profiles.google.com/chomas001 hamilton mora

    Great. thank you very much, spend some time without using my Bluetooth device in my XPS 1330 Laptop.

  • Warrior

    THANKXXX a ton!! ^_^

  • sachin

    My laptop says I need to Switch on Bluetooth device by pressing F2 but the thing is that I don’t see bluetooth device under device manager. I am running windows 7 on Dell Inspiron 1564. Can you please help me out?

  • Arrmshid

    Hi
    I have windows 7 and my laptop is Dell Ispiron1564, its bluetooth can not find any devices and i can not open its setting!!!
    i reinstall bluetooth driver frequently

  • Mueinz

    thanks so much… it works well solved my bluetooth F2+Fn problem..
    DELL Inspiron 1420 with WINDOWS XP

  • Kushveersingh91

    how to turn on bluetooth on dell inspiron 1420???? i have tried everything but nothing worked