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HP Notebook PCs - Removing the HP Bluetooth
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User ID: Software and Installing the Microsoft Bluetooth Stack
The following process can be used to remove the HP Bluetooth support software and install the
Password: Microsoft Bluetooth stack that is native to Windows XP SP2. To avoid instability, only one Blue Tooth
stack should be loaded at a time, therefore the instructions included must be adhered to. By default
the HP Bluetooth support software is pre-installed.
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» Learn more... The Bluetooth stack is a protocol stack as referenced from a driver or application to interact with the
Go » actual device.

The specific notebook PCs affected by this issue are listed in the Hardware Platforms Affected
Tasks section at the bottom of this advisory.
» Download drivers and
software
» Troubleshoot a
Remove the HP Bluetooth software and install Microsoft Bluetooth
problem stack
» Setup, install, and
configure To remove the HP Bluetooth software and install the Microsoft Bluetooth stack, perform the following
» Discover and use a steps:
product
» Perform regular Remove the HP software
maintenance
» Upgrade and migrate
» Recycle and dispose 1. Click Start , Control Panel and then double click the Add/Remove Programs icon.

2. Select the HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology and click the
» Resources Remove button. Follow the on screen instructions. Close the Add or Remove screen.
» Diagnose problem or
Chat (HP Instant 3. Click Start , All Programs , Accessories and then click Windows Explorer .
Support)
» Support Forums 4. Click the + sign next to the C: drive to expand the contents of C:
» Manuals
» Frequently asked 5. Click the + sign next to the swsetup folder.
questions 6. Select the folder labeled btooth and press the Delete key.
» Submit a support case
» Parts information 7. Click the Yes button to confirm the deletion of this folder.
» See more...

» Help Manually edit the bth.inf file

» Site map
1. In Windows Explorer, click the + sign next to the C:/Windows folder . Locate and click
on the inf folder.
» IT Resource Center
2. Locate and double click the bth.inf file. The file should open using Notepad or similar
application.

3. Under the Device section - Start section, locate

[Microsoft.NT.5.1]

Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth=...........................

Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth 2.0= ....................

4. Copy and paste the following two lines below the lines above;

 HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_011D

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 HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_171D

the result should be:

[Microsoft.NT.5.1]

Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth=...........................

Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth 2.0= ....................

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_011D

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_171D

5. Save the bth.ini file.

a. In Notepad, click File and then click Save on the File Menu. Close Notepad.

Allow Windows to install the Microsoft Bluetooth stack

1. Press the wireless activation button to restore power to the module. The "Found New
Hardware" wizard should display questioning if Windows Update should find the driver.
Select Yes this time only.

2. At the next prompt, select Install the software automatically .

3. Windows will display a dialog stating "Found HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology. The Bluetooth icon should be a darker shade of blue than the
previous icon.

4. Windows will prompt to install drivers for the Microsoft Bus Enumerator. Allow this
process to take place.

5. Upon completion of the driver installation, the Microsoft stack can be verified in the
Device Manager.

a. Click Start , Control Panel and then double click the System icon.

b. Click the Hardware tab and then click the Device Manager button.

c. The Bluetooth icon should not have a caution symbol next to it.

Remove the Microsoft Bluetooth stack and installing the HP

Bluetooth support software
Use the following instructions to reverse the procedure above and reinstall the HP Bluetooth support
software on the notebook.

Remove the Microsoft Bluetooth stack

Perform the following steps to uninstall the Microsoft stack in Windows:

1. Click Start , Control Panel and then double click the System icon.

2. Click the Hardware tab. Then click the Device Manager button.

3. Click the + sign next to the Bluetooth icon to expand the device.

4. Right click on the Microsoft Enumerator and select uninstall . Follow the onscreen
instructions.

5. Right click on the HP integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology and
select uninstall . Follow the onscreen instructions.

6. Immediately turn off the power to the Bluetooth wireless device upon completion of
uninstalling the HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology.

Manually edit the bth.inf file

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1. Click Start , All Programs , Accessories and then click Windows Explorer .

2. In Windows Explorer, click the + sign next to the C:/Windows folder . Locate and click
on the inf folder .

3. Locate and double click the bth.inf file. The file should open using Notepad or similar
application.

4. Under the Device section - Start section, locate

[Microsoft.NT.5.1]

Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth=...........................

Microsoft Wireless Transceiver for Bluetooth 2.0= ....................

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_011D

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_171D

5. Delete or comment out the following lines;

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_011D

HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth Wireless Technology= BthUsb,

USB\Vid_03F0&Pid_171D

6. In Notepad, click File and then Save . Close Notepad.

Reinstall the HP Bluetooth support software

Reinstall the softpaq containing the Software Support for HP Integrated Module with Bluetooth
Wireless Technology. Download the appropriate softpaq for your notebook from www.hp.com

Related Support
HP Notebook PCs - Locating HP Software, Driver and BIOS Updates

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