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  #16  
Old May 25th 09, 04:58 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
DL[_3_]
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If the switch is causing issues then a restore to factory spec is not going
to do anything

"albert hodkinson" wrote in message
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Thanks for trying Philo


"philo" wrote in message
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"albert hodkinson" wrote in message
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Philo
I have done 2 restores but still the same problem. I am not able to go
further back with the restores, the system won't let me.




Well I don't have any more ideas

all I can tell you is that if you use your factory restore CD

all the data on your machine will be over-written
so be sure to back it up first



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  #17  
Old May 25th 09, 04:58 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
DL[_3_]
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If the switch is causing issues then a restore to factory spec is not going
to do anything

"albert hodkinson" wrote in message
...
Thanks for trying Philo


"philo" wrote in message
...

"albert hodkinson" wrote in message
...
Philo
I have done 2 restores but still the same problem. I am not able to go
further back with the restores, the system won't let me.




Well I don't have any more ideas

all I can tell you is that if you use your factory restore CD

all the data on your machine will be over-written
so be sure to back it up first



  #18  
Old May 25th 09, 05:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Twayne[_2_]
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albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could
anyone please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth
to operate.


Contrary to Philo's comment, using the recovery CD IS the way to
reinstall the OS if you don't have a regular straight forward XP
install disk. Insructions on doing so came with the computer when it was
bought new, and are still available at the manufacturer's web site in
almost all cases. It's not hard to do with the instructions.
No one can really guide you thru a reinstall wihotu a lot more detail
about your system; it varies from machine to machine.

That is not however, likely to be the best way to fix your problem.
For that, I would suggest reading here : How to Post a newsgroupquestion
effectively:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q555375
and then repost your issues in this same thread with the bluetooth
equipment. Just respond to your own first post and add the details.

HTH,

Twayne`




  #19  
Old May 25th 09, 05:21 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Twayne[_2_]
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albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could
anyone please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth
to operate.


Contrary to Philo's comment, using the recovery CD IS the way to
reinstall the OS if you don't have a regular straight forward XP
install disk. Insructions on doing so came with the computer when it was
bought new, and are still available at the manufacturer's web site in
almost all cases. It's not hard to do with the instructions.
No one can really guide you thru a reinstall wihotu a lot more detail
about your system; it varies from machine to machine.

That is not however, likely to be the best way to fix your problem.
For that, I would suggest reading here : How to Post a newsgroupquestion
effectively:http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q555375
and then repost your issues in this same thread with the bluetooth
equipment. Just respond to your own first post and add the details.

HTH,

Twayne`




  #20  
Old May 25th 09, 06:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
philo
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"Twayne" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could
anyone please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth
to operate.


Contrary to Philo's comment, using the recovery CD IS the way to reinstall
the OS if you don't have a regular straight forward XP install disk.
Insructions on doing so came with the computer when it was bought new, and
are still available at the manufacturer's web site in almost all cases.
It's not hard to do with the instructions.
No one can really guide you thru a reinstall wihotu a lot more detail
about your system; it varies from machine to machine.


Don't think my post implied that.

I said that as a precaution to avoid something dangerous

The factory recovery CD is a good way to lose your data

They generally will format the drive and reinstall the OS...
so if the OP had data that was not backed up...
it would be gone.


That said, some recovery CD's do have an option to perform a repair
install...
but from the ones I've seen that's not the usual situaltion.


Finally, there must certainly be a better solution that reinstalling the OS


  #21  
Old May 25th 09, 06:29 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
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"Twayne" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could
anyone please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth
to operate.


Contrary to Philo's comment, using the recovery CD IS the way to reinstall
the OS if you don't have a regular straight forward XP install disk.
Insructions on doing so came with the computer when it was bought new, and
are still available at the manufacturer's web site in almost all cases.
It's not hard to do with the instructions.
No one can really guide you thru a reinstall wihotu a lot more detail
about your system; it varies from machine to machine.


Don't think my post implied that.

I said that as a precaution to avoid something dangerous

The factory recovery CD is a good way to lose your data

They generally will format the drive and reinstall the OS...
so if the OP had data that was not backed up...
it would be gone.


That said, some recovery CD's do have an option to perform a repair
install...
but from the ones I've seen that's not the usual situaltion.


Finally, there must certainly be a better solution that reinstalling the OS


  #22  
Old May 25th 09, 08:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Jim[_33_]
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Do you have to turn the Bluetooth on in the BIOS ?





On Mon, 25 May 2009 15:20:03 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Thanks Philo
I used to have bluetooth working ok. I could switch on the switch on the
front of the laptop (Asus)and then use the Fn + F2 buttons to change between
Bluetooth and or Wi Fi.
The switch seems to have stopped working because the green light for the Wi
Fi stays on, but after having said that when I switch off I do loose the Wi
Fi signal. Regards the bluetooth this has stopped working. I have
uninstalled the Toshiba bluetooth stack and I have tried to reinstall from
the cd which came with the laptop. I am unable to reinstall because the
driver will not load due to the bluetooth not being switched on. How can I
switch the bluetooth on???
Any help would be appreciated.


"philo" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could anyone
please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any difficulties
that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth to operate.


Tipical dumb, tech support advise...don't take it


If you use the recovery CD
all your data will be erased, so it's not a good idea.

Not only that, the way to get Bluetooth working is not likely going to be
solved by reinstalling your OS.

If you post back with the *exact* problem you have, with all the details
I am sure someone can give you pointers.


Important to note if your Bluetooth ever worked
or is this a new problem

  #23  
Old May 25th 09, 08:08 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Jim[_33_]
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Do you have to turn the Bluetooth on in the BIOS ?





On Mon, 25 May 2009 15:20:03 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Thanks Philo
I used to have bluetooth working ok. I could switch on the switch on the
front of the laptop (Asus)and then use the Fn + F2 buttons to change between
Bluetooth and or Wi Fi.
The switch seems to have stopped working because the green light for the Wi
Fi stays on, but after having said that when I switch off I do loose the Wi
Fi signal. Regards the bluetooth this has stopped working. I have
uninstalled the Toshiba bluetooth stack and I have tried to reinstall from
the cd which came with the laptop. I am unable to reinstall because the
driver will not load due to the bluetooth not being switched on. How can I
switch the bluetooth on???
Any help would be appreciated.


"philo" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could anyone
please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any difficulties
that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth to operate.


Tipical dumb, tech support advise...don't take it


If you use the recovery CD
all your data will be erased, so it's not a good idea.

Not only that, the way to get Bluetooth working is not likely going to be
solved by reinstalling your OS.

If you post back with the *exact* problem you have, with all the details
I am sure someone can give you pointers.


Important to note if your Bluetooth ever worked
or is this a new problem

  #24  
Old May 27th 09, 07:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
albert hodkinson
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Hi Jim, not sure what you mean? How and why switch it on in the BIOS? Will
this also re assign the Fn+F2 buttons back to switching Bluetooth/Wi-Fi on
or off?
Albert

"Jim" wrote in message
...

Do you have to turn the Bluetooth on in the BIOS ?





On Mon, 25 May 2009 15:20:03 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Thanks Philo
I used to have bluetooth working ok. I could switch on the switch on the
front of the laptop (Asus)and then use the Fn + F2 buttons to change
between
Bluetooth and or Wi Fi.
The switch seems to have stopped working because the green light for the
Wi
Fi stays on, but after having said that when I switch off I do loose the
Wi
Fi signal. Regards the bluetooth this has stopped working. I have
uninstalled the Toshiba bluetooth stack and I have tried to reinstall from
the cd which came with the laptop. I am unable to reinstall because the
driver will not load due to the bluetooth not being switched on. How can I
switch the bluetooth on???
Any help would be appreciated.


"philo" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could anyone
please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties
that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth to operate.

Tipical dumb, tech support advise...don't take it


If you use the recovery CD
all your data will be erased, so it's not a good idea.

Not only that, the way to get Bluetooth working is not likely going to
be
solved by reinstalling your OS.

If you post back with the *exact* problem you have, with all the details
I am sure someone can give you pointers.


Important to note if your Bluetooth ever worked
or is this a new problem


  #25  
Old May 27th 09, 07:31 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
albert hodkinson
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Posts: 21
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Hi Jim, not sure what you mean? How and why switch it on in the BIOS? Will
this also re assign the Fn+F2 buttons back to switching Bluetooth/Wi-Fi on
or off?
Albert

"Jim" wrote in message
...

Do you have to turn the Bluetooth on in the BIOS ?





On Mon, 25 May 2009 15:20:03 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Thanks Philo
I used to have bluetooth working ok. I could switch on the switch on the
front of the laptop (Asus)and then use the Fn + F2 buttons to change
between
Bluetooth and or Wi Fi.
The switch seems to have stopped working because the green light for the
Wi
Fi stays on, but after having said that when I switch off I do loose the
Wi
Fi signal. Regards the bluetooth this has stopped working. I have
uninstalled the Toshiba bluetooth stack and I have tried to reinstall from
the cd which came with the laptop. I am unable to reinstall because the
driver will not load due to the bluetooth not being switched on. How can I
switch the bluetooth on???
Any help would be appreciated.


"philo" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could anyone
please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties
that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth to operate.

Tipical dumb, tech support advise...don't take it


If you use the recovery CD
all your data will be erased, so it's not a good idea.

Not only that, the way to get Bluetooth working is not likely going to
be
solved by reinstalling your OS.

If you post back with the *exact* problem you have, with all the details
I am sure someone can give you pointers.


Important to note if your Bluetooth ever worked
or is this a new problem


  #26  
Old May 28th 09, 12:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Jim[_33_]
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Posts: 1,162
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It`s what I read when I googled it .



On Wed, 27 May 2009 20:31:25 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Hi Jim, not sure what you mean? How and why switch it on in the BIOS? Will
this also re assign the Fn+F2 buttons back to switching Bluetooth/Wi-Fi on
or off?
Albert

"Jim" wrote in message
.. .

Do you have to turn the Bluetooth on in the BIOS ?





On Mon, 25 May 2009 15:20:03 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Thanks Philo
I used to have bluetooth working ok. I could switch on the switch on the
front of the laptop (Asus)and then use the Fn + F2 buttons to change
between
Bluetooth and or Wi Fi.
The switch seems to have stopped working because the green light for the
Wi
Fi stays on, but after having said that when I switch off I do loose the
Wi
Fi signal. Regards the bluetooth this has stopped working. I have
uninstalled the Toshiba bluetooth stack and I have tried to reinstall from
the cd which came with the laptop. I am unable to reinstall because the
driver will not load due to the bluetooth not being switched on. How can I
switch the bluetooth on???
Any help would be appreciated.


"philo" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could anyone
please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties
that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth to operate.

Tipical dumb, tech support advise...don't take it


If you use the recovery CD
all your data will be erased, so it's not a good idea.

Not only that, the way to get Bluetooth working is not likely going to
be
solved by reinstalling your OS.

If you post back with the *exact* problem you have, with all the details
I am sure someone can give you pointers.


Important to note if your Bluetooth ever worked
or is this a new problem

  #27  
Old May 28th 09, 12:01 PM posted to microsoft.public.windowsxp.basics
Jim[_33_]
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Posts: 1,162
Default Recovery CD


It`s what I read when I googled it .



On Wed, 27 May 2009 20:31:25 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Hi Jim, not sure what you mean? How and why switch it on in the BIOS? Will
this also re assign the Fn+F2 buttons back to switching Bluetooth/Wi-Fi on
or off?
Albert

"Jim" wrote in message
.. .

Do you have to turn the Bluetooth on in the BIOS ?





On Mon, 25 May 2009 15:20:03 +0200, "albert hodkinson"
wrote:

Thanks Philo
I used to have bluetooth working ok. I could switch on the switch on the
front of the laptop (Asus)and then use the Fn + F2 buttons to change
between
Bluetooth and or Wi Fi.
The switch seems to have stopped working because the green light for the
Wi
Fi stays on, but after having said that when I switch off I do loose the
Wi
Fi signal. Regards the bluetooth this has stopped working. I have
uninstalled the Toshiba bluetooth stack and I have tried to reinstall from
the cd which came with the laptop. I am unable to reinstall because the
driver will not load due to the bluetooth not being switched on. How can I
switch the bluetooth on???
Any help would be appreciated.


"philo" wrote in message
...
albert hodkinson wrote:
I have been advised by my Laptop manufacturer that I should use the
Windows XP recovery CD to reinstall the operating system. Could anyone
please tell me if this is a straight forward process and any
difficulties
that I may incur. The problem is getting the Bluetooth to operate.

Tipical dumb, tech support advise...don't take it


If you use the recovery CD
all your data will be erased, so it's not a good idea.

Not only that, the way to get Bluetooth working is not likely going to
be
solved by reinstalling your OS.

If you post back with the *exact* problem you have, with all the details
I am sure someone can give you pointers.


Important to note if your Bluetooth ever worked
or is this a new problem

 




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