From the drivers list there may be one or more drivers with the name "Windows Mobile-Based Device Support" with different driver versions. In the Company List choose 'Microsoft Corporation', not only Microsoft. Select 'Bluetooth Radio' from the list if it asked you to select and then in the next window, it will show a list of drivers with Company Names in one list and Drivers in another. Select "Let Me Pick from a List of Device Drivers on my computer". Select "Browse My Computer for Driver Software" button.
Right-Click it and click on "Update Driver Software" -Or- anyway you find it easy to bring up the Update driver window. You'll see an 'Unknown Device' named 'Bluetooth Peripheral Device' Go to 'Device Manager' from 'Control Panel' -Or- just right-click on Computer Icon and choose 'Properties' and then click on 'Device Manager'.
Vista automatically configured the settings on the bluetooth devices but for those who have Windows 7, here are the things you should do:
Install the downloaded software but it may not look like it worked on Windows 7 PCs.
Download the 'Windows Mobile Device Center' ( current version is 6.1 ) In the list, locate the device you want to connect (there might be many other devices around you, eager to connect). Make sure the Bluetooth headset has been set to "Pairing Mode" Use the search function to search for Ĭlick on and ensure the necessary settings are enabled:Īllow Bluetooth devices to find this computerĪllow Bluetooth devices to connect to this computerĪlert me when a new Bluetooth device wants to connect The first important step is to make the device you want to connect to your laptop or desktop discoverable. In the right window, double-click Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings.Ĭlick to select Enabled, and then click OK.Step 1: Put the device you want to connect into pairing mode This step opens the Local Group Policy Editor.Įxpand Computer Configuration, expand Administrative Templates, expand System, expand Device Installation, and then click Device Installation Restrictions. Note This method only applies to Windows 7 Professional, Windows 7 Ultimate, and Windows 7 Enterprise.Ĭlick Start, type gpedit.msc in the search box, and then press ENTER. Methods 2: Configure group policy settings Under Devices, right-click the icon for the computer, and then click Device installation settings.Ī new window pops up asking you whether you want Windows to download driver software.Ĭlick to select No, let me choose what to do, select Never install driver software from Windows update, and then click Save Changes.Ĭlick Yes when you are prompted for confirmation. Methods 1: Change device installation settingĬlick Start, type devices and printers in the search box, and then click Devices and Printers.Īll the devices connected to the computer are listed, including monitor, keyboard, mouse, printer, and so on.
However, if you do not want Windows 7 to automatically install the drivers, you can use one of the methods listed in this article. Less Summaryīe default, Windows 7 automatically installs drivers for the devices that are connected to the computer. Windows 7 Home Premium Windows 7 Professional Windows 7 Ultimate Windows 7 Enterprise More.