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    L502X Bluetooth Update via Windows Update

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by pusta, Jan 12, 2012.

  1. pusta

    pusta Notebook Consultant

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    To those with the L502X and the Intel 6230,

    I noticed today when running Windows Update under Optional Updates there was an update for the Bluetooth on the Intel 6230. Has anyone installed this from Windows Update? Any issues to report?


    Intel - Other hardware - Intel(R) Centrino(R) Wireless Bluetooth(R) 3.0 + High Speed Adapter

    Download size: 3.6 MB

    You may need to restart your computer for this update to take effect.

    Update type: Optional

    Intel Other hardware software update released in December, 2011

    More information:
    Winqual Help

    Help and Support:
    Select a Product Solution Center
     
    pusta, Jan 12, 2012
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  2. hectormuniz20

    hectormuniz20 Notebook Enthusiast

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    I downloaded , I don't have any bluetooth device so I have not tried it yet
     
    hectormuniz20, Jan 12, 2012
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    hanming Notebook Evangelist

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    I think it should be the same as the dell's version
     
    hanming, Jan 12, 2012
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    mpalandr Notebook Consultant

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    I have only installed drivers from Windows updates as few times, and had problems at least half the time. At least once, the device quite working. Sorry I can't be more specific, but I just can't remember.

    Now my rule is that I only use windows update for drivers when one isn't available from the vendor. Otherwise, I only install drivers from the device vendor, or if they don't make them available, from the machine vendor, e.g. Dell.
     
    mpalandr, Jan 13, 2012
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