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When opening sidebar windows installer opens .

Windows installer opens with sidebar and it says ' please wait while windows configures bluetooth software' . i stopped sidebar from opening nd i dont get the installer window. why is it?

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It is likely some sidebar gadget you've got installed that wants to use bluetooth.

Take a look at the installed gadgets, and see if that makes sense. To administer gadgets (I am assuming the sidebar is not opening properly), but do try to start it, then:

Start
Control Panel
Windows Sidebar Properties
View list of running Gadgets
Remove any gadgets that may cause the trouble.

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If your Bluetooth device came with a driver on a disc, you can install the driver directly from the disc.


Otherwise, simply connect your computer to the Internet and connect your Bluetooth device to your computer, then wait for Windows to install any required drivers automatically.


You may receive this message when you connect your Bluetooth device to your computer: "Windows needs to install driver software for your Bluetooth peripheral device."

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Wait for a moment to see if the software auto-launches, as most modern software discs do.


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Make sure Windows is up to date, as most Bluetooth drivers are included in Windows Service Pack updates.


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There are three ways to do this.


If you have an internal Bluetooth receiver in your computer, just make sure the receiver and your Bluetooth device are turned on and put your device within range of the computer.


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If you have another type of auxiliary cable, you may also be able to use it to connect your Bluetooth device to the computer without using a Bluetooth connection.


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