Using any text editor such as NotePad, open and edit bth.inf file.

Right click on the second line (without Rev*), and copy the string.

Select Hardware ID from the drop-down menu.

Locate BCM2045A in the Device Manager, typically under Other Devices, then right click on it and select Properties.

Go to Control Panel -> System to open System Properties.

Plug in and connect the Broadcom BCM2045A device to the computer via USB.

For users who cannot find the driver CD that comes with Broadcom BCM2045A Bluetooth dongle or unable to download driver software from manufacturer, or intend to use built-in Windows Bluetooth dongle driver instead, here’s a workaround to install Broadcom BCM2045A USB Bluetooth dongle on Windows XP or Windows Vista. The problem is common issue for device that Windows cannot find or locate a proper or correct required device driver. And, the Bluetooth dongle may be flagged as unknown device or other device in Device Manager.

We or the computer original equipment manufacturer (OEM) may not provide technical support for some or all issues that could arise from the usage of this generic version of software drivers.When installing Broadcom BCM2054A USB Bluetooth dongle in Windows XP or Windows Vista, Windows may display error message saying that installing the new hardware has failed, and attempt to search and retrieve available device drive from Windows Update has failed. To avoid any potential installation incompatibilities on your OEM system, We recommend that you check with your OEM and use the software provided via your system manufacturer. However, computer original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) may have altered the features, incorporated customizations, or made other changes to the software or software packaging they provide.

The software drivers provided on this page are generic versions and can be used for general purposes.

This download is valid for the product(s) listed below:Īcer - Aspire 4730Z (Intel_Mobile/V1.18- SKU:Montevina_Fab) The following operating system has used this driver: It's released by Broadcom Type: Bluetooth Teac BCM 2045 Bluetooth Device is a windows driver.

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