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    SP2 and BT Warning!

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by Tron, Sep 2, 2004.

  1. Tron

    Tron Notebook Consultant

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    Install any BT software you want before SP2. After SP2 Windows only wants to use the crappy MS drivers and interface. If you install the Widcomm drivers first (before SP2) you won't have any troubles. I had to re-install XP after Windows always installed the MS drivers instead of the Widcomm drivers even while I was running the Widcomm install program. I guess it was impossible for MS to get t completely right, but SP2 is awesome regardless.
     
    Tron, Sep 2, 2004
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    Brian Working at 486 Speed NBR Reviewer

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    OMG, thanks for the warning. XP isn't very good with my currect stack as it is...I'd hate to think about using their built-in garbage to manage connections.

    Editor in Chief http://www.bargainPDA.com and http://www.SPOTstop.com
     
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    <blockquote id='quote'> quote:<hr height='1' noshade id='quote'>Originally posted by Tron
     
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    JimG, Sep 7, 2004
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