Updating Bluetooth peripheral device drivers isn't overly
difficult. However, you may run into a few problems. These problems are
not monumental, especially if you are prepared for them. Among the two
most important preparation steps are: setting System Restore points and
rebooting.
First, any time you update Bluetooth peripheral device drivers, or any device driver, there's always a chance that something could go wrong. It may be an honest mistake in choosing the wrong set of Bluetooth peripheral device drivers for your operating system or it could be a problem with the drivers themselves. Your new drivers could be corrupt or the manufacturer could have made a mistake. No matter what happens, if you have a restore point, you can quickly recover.
To set a System Restore point, you'll need to go into System Protection and create one. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, go to Start and type "create a restore point" into the Search bar. Click the link that matches. Click Create and confirm your choice when prompted. Now, you can safely update the Bluetooth drivers. Should a problem occur, you have the peace of mind of knowing that you can rollback your system to its earlier state. Once rolled back, you'll have your original Bluetooth peripheral device drivers. To recover using the System Restore point, go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System > System Restore and follow the prompts.
Rebooting may seem like a silly solution to a problem with newly installed Bluetooth peripheral device drivers, but it's often the key. Many driver updates require a reboot before the operating system fully understands how to work with the device. Even if you've installed new Bluetooth drivers and have not been prompted to reboot, go ahead and do it. It only takes a few minutes to reboot and you could potentially save yourself a big headache by doing so.
Once your Bluetooth drivers have been installed and your system rebooted, test your Bluetooth device to make sure that it functions as expected. If so, the update is a success - at least for now. You'll want to keep an eye on how your computer, its software, and other devices respond after you've updated the Bluetooth drivers. Any time you introduce new hardware, software, or device drivers, there's always a chance that a new conflict has been introduced. If you notice any odd behavior in the days immediately following, consider the possibility that the Bluetooth peripheral drivers may be involved. If so, you can revert to your old restore point and see if the problem goes away. Hopefully, the update will go smoothly as most do and you won't need to revisit the old restore points.
First, any time you update Bluetooth peripheral device drivers, or any device driver, there's always a chance that something could go wrong. It may be an honest mistake in choosing the wrong set of Bluetooth peripheral device drivers for your operating system or it could be a problem with the drivers themselves. Your new drivers could be corrupt or the manufacturer could have made a mistake. No matter what happens, if you have a restore point, you can quickly recover.
To set a System Restore point, you'll need to go into System Protection and create one. In Windows Vista and Windows 7, go to Start and type "create a restore point" into the Search bar. Click the link that matches. Click Create and confirm your choice when prompted. Now, you can safely update the Bluetooth drivers. Should a problem occur, you have the peace of mind of knowing that you can rollback your system to its earlier state. Once rolled back, you'll have your original Bluetooth peripheral device drivers. To recover using the System Restore point, go to Start > Programs > Accessories > System > System Restore and follow the prompts.
Rebooting may seem like a silly solution to a problem with newly installed Bluetooth peripheral device drivers, but it's often the key. Many driver updates require a reboot before the operating system fully understands how to work with the device. Even if you've installed new Bluetooth drivers and have not been prompted to reboot, go ahead and do it. It only takes a few minutes to reboot and you could potentially save yourself a big headache by doing so.
Once your Bluetooth drivers have been installed and your system rebooted, test your Bluetooth device to make sure that it functions as expected. If so, the update is a success - at least for now. You'll want to keep an eye on how your computer, its software, and other devices respond after you've updated the Bluetooth drivers. Any time you introduce new hardware, software, or device drivers, there's always a chance that a new conflict has been introduced. If you notice any odd behavior in the days immediately following, consider the possibility that the Bluetooth peripheral drivers may be involved. If so, you can revert to your old restore point and see if the problem goes away. Hopefully, the update will go smoothly as most do and you won't need to revisit the old restore points.
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