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First, do NOT use the software that came with the mouse. There is a
much newer version that is much much better. You should not even be able
to install the old version from the CD. Windows will block it claiming
it is not compatible. Here is a link to the latest drivers/software:
http://download.microsoft.com/download/F/9/E/F9ED1BA8-4233-43C4-A915-8107CF84869A/ITP5_2Eng.exe
http://download.microsoft.com/download/7/C/0/7C07FB08-CA20-4405-B090-F4D1980DBB77/IP5_2Eng.exe
Install those and follow the instructions. I also had problems with my
BlueTooth Desktop a little while after I got it. The keyboard would not
connect to any computer and I even did clean installs with fresh
batteries and everything. They sent me a new one and it has now been a
year and no problems. Haven't had a single problem in SP2 yet
----
Nathan McNulty
Mario Diaz wrote:
> I had a similar problem with the MS Bluetooth desktop in
> the past. Microsoft support told me the hardware was
> defective and sent me a new set. The problem was reproduced
> in 3 different computers with the new set also. I finally
> gave up a few months ago and bought one of their other
> wireless desktops. I now installed SP2 and, having heard
> about the new Bluetooth improvements, decided to try my
> Bluetooth desktop set again. Now I cant even install the
> software. I uninstalled the previous Intellipoint and
> Intellitype and attempted to install the software provided
> with the Bluetooth set. I get a message saying that the
> previous mouse and keyboard needs to remain connected at
> the time of installation. I have never disconnected them
> and have even tried using an old type OS/2 type keyboard
> and mouse to see if this problem can be solved. The message
> keeps coming up every time I try to install the Bluetooth
> desktop software. Can you offer any advice on how to
> install this software so I can try to use the Bluetooth
> desktop again? Thank you in advance for your help.
>
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Try removing the mouse from the BlueTooth Wizard. Then put
>
> a fresh pair
>
>>of batteries in the mouse, then press the connect button
>
> on the bottom
>
>>and search for it. If it doesn't work today, wait a
>
> couple of days
>
>>until Windows XP Service Pack 2 is released. This has a
>
> new BlueTooth
>
>>interface that is fully integrated with Windows and is
>
> much easier to
>
>>use. If the problems still exist after try both of the
>
> above, let us
>
>>know
😉
>>
>>----
>>Nathan McNulty
>>
>>
>>bLySs wrote:
>>
>>>Hi...
>>>iwas wondering if anyone had a similar problem as me. if
>>>so...anyone know how to fix it?
>>>
>>>I've got the bluetooth wireless desktop, keyboard and
>>>mouse. It connects fine, installs fine and works...for a
>>>bit. But then just randomly my mouse seems to get
>>>disconnected and won't be deteced anymore. My keyboard is
>>>still working and i haven't moved the bluetooth reciever o
>>>rmy mouse to anywhere it hasn't been before. I've tried
>>>everything in the support faqs but i still can't get it to
>>>recognise my damn mouse. It only registers 'last seen'as
>>>if it was missing in action or something... I want my
>>>mouse back!!!
>>>Can anyone help?
>>>Much appreciated...
>>>bLySs
>>
>>.
>>
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