On 07/03/2019 19:57, Paul wrote:
Java Jive wrote:
Has anyone else tried to pair via Bluetooth a Win 7 PC, Ultimate
Edition if it matters, and a Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 SM-T719, LTE
edition?Â* I can link the two by USB cable, and copy data between the
two, but now I have a potential need to link the two by Bluetooth.

I authenticate between the two successfully, but then W7 complains
that it doesn't have drivers for three new devices labelled ...
Â*Â*Â* Bluetooth Peripheral Device
... and that it can't find them by searching the web.Â* There are no
drivers on the Samsung support page for that device:
Â*Â*Â* https://www.samsung.com/uk/support/m...M-T719NZWEDBT/

I presume your Device Manager shows a Bluetooth entry,
and there are no yellow marks?

No, as in my OP, Device Manager shows three devices with exclamation
marks labelled 'Bluetooth Peripheral Device'.

On Win7,
I would guess you need the stack that came on the CD
with the Bluetooth device. If the Bluetooth is built
into the machine, was there from the beginning, check
the laptop website driver page, and see if there is a
Bluetooth stack to use for Win7.

I think I have the Bluetooth Stack. In the past I've successfully
paired with my (now dead) Samsung Galaxy S2 mobile phone, and just now
with another laptop as a test case. However the other PC with this same
build, but downgraded to Home Premium, can't install 'drivers' for that
same laptop.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_o...tooth_profiles

So that's a few things to check.

Bluetooth is "the most rubbish you can get for $25",
and I expect 90% of purchased items are just thrown
in the trash in disgust. I wasn't too impressed with
what I got.

I've definitely had it working in the past, my problem now is
rediscovering how!