Microsoft KB Archive/889814

= How to remove Bluetooth wireless device support in Windows XP Service Pack 2 =

Article ID: 889814

Article Last Modified on 12/15/2004

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2
 * Microsoft Windows XP Tablet PC Edition 2005

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SUMMARY
This article discusses how to remove Bluetooth wireless device support from Microsoft Windows XP Service Pack 2 (SP2).



MORE INFORMATION
By default, Windows XP SP2 installs Bluetooth wireless device support when you install Windows XP SP2 to a computer. After installation, if a Bluetooth wireless device or radio is detected, Device Manager will install the driver for the Bluetooth device.

To remove Bluetooth wireless device support, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, click Run, type sysdm.cpl, and then click OK.
 * 2) Click the Hardware tab.
 * 3) Click Device Manager.
 * 4) Expand Bluetooth Radios.
 * 5) Right-click each device listed under Bluetooth Radios, click Uninstall, and then click OK.
 * 6) Close Device Manager, and then click OK.
 * 7) In Windows Explorer, open the C:\Windows\Inf folder.
 * 8) Rename the Bth.inf file to Bth.inf.old.
 * 9) Rename the Bth.pnf file to Bth.pnf.old.
 * 10) Restart Windows XP SP2.

This will prevent the Microsoft Bluetooth Stack from loading. However, this does not prevent third-party Bluetooth stacks from being installed or loaded.

Additional query words: BT winxp winxpsp2

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