How do I disable the Bluetooth Information ... ... I recently reinstalled Windows XP Pro from my Dell CD. I then installed all of the drivers from the Dell webs ...

deheinx · 04-14-2005, 01:41 PM

I recently reinstalled Windows XP Pro from my Dell CD. I then installed all of the drivers from the Dell website including the drivers for the Dell 350 Bluetooth adapter. After installing the Bluetooth drivers an icon appeard on my desktop labeled Bluetooth Information Exchanger. This is one of those 'system icons' that isn't a shortcut but rather has embedded functionality. If I delete the icon I get a warning message that it isn't just a shortcut and that I can restore the icon from the Control Panel, which is fine. So I delete the icon and then after a reboot the icon is back on the desktop. I can't find any way to stop this icon from being rebuilt every time I restart the computer.

I would like to know how Dell installs the drivers then as this is not a problem with the factory install. Also, I have noticed that I lose all bluetooth connectivity when coming out of stand-by. This never happened with the factory install of the drivers.

My System:
Inspiron 6000D
Bluetooth 350 Adapter
Using the Dell/Toshiba Bluetooth Stack drivers
Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal Module, v.v3.03.02D, A00

Thanks

Yoob@NBF · 04-14-2005, 03:25 PM

I think the start menu is where that little guy is hiding in. CHeck the start up folder.

deheinx · 04-15-2005, 09:51 AM

It's not in the start menu, it's not in MSCONFIG, I can't find the darn thing.

Yoob@NBF · 04-15-2005, 11:31 AM

DO you know how to use Hijack this? its a program that scans your registry and memory for programs that start up or will start up upon loading of windows. Run the program if you know what it is and list the log here then i will be able to find it. if you dont know then let me know here or PM so I can give you further instructions.

Speedde423 · 04-15-2005, 01:25 PM

Try to right click on the BT icon in the system tray, and tell the BT to power off. That removed the icon when I tried it. However it comes back up when the BT is turned back on.

mich43L · 04-16-2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deheinx

This is one of those 'system icons' that isn't a shortcut but rather has embedded functionality. If I delete the icon I get a warning message that it isn't just a shortcut and that I can restore the icon from the Control Panel, which is fine. So I delete the icon and then after a reboot the icon is back on the desktop. I can't find any way to stop this icon from being rebuilt every time I restart the computer

Try TweakUI in Powertoys for xp. Click on the desktop section and see if you can uncheck that folder (that is if it's listed but I believe that's only for window's standard folders).

deheinx · 04-17-2005, 01:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mich43L

Try TweakUI in Powertoys for xp. Click on the desktop section and see if you can uncheck that folder (that is if it's listed but I believe that's only for window's standard folders).

Well Saints be praised!! That did it!! I can't tell you how annoying that icon has been and how wonderful it is to have it gone!

Thank you so much for the help!

04-14-2005, 01:41 PM	#1
deheinx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 63 Credits: -329	How do I disable the Bluetooth Information Exchanger Icon? I recently reinstalled Windows XP Pro from my Dell CD. I then installed all of the drivers from the Dell website including the drivers for the Dell 350 Bluetooth adapter. After installing the Bluetooth drivers an icon appeard on my desktop labeled Bluetooth Information Exchanger. This is one of those 'system icons' that isn't a shortcut but rather has embedded functionality. If I delete the icon I get a warning message that it isn't just a shortcut and that I can restore the icon from the Control Panel, which is fine. So I delete the icon and then after a reboot the icon is back on the desktop. I can't find any way to stop this icon from being rebuilt every time I restart the computer. I would like to know how Dell installs the drivers then as this is not a problem with the factory install. Also, I have noticed that I lose all bluetooth connectivity when coming out of stand-by. This never happened with the factory install of the drivers. My System: Inspiron 6000D Bluetooth 350 Adapter Using the Dell/Toshiba Bluetooth Stack drivers Dell Wireless 350 Bluetooth Internal Module, v.v3.03.02D, A00 Thanks

04-14-2005, 03:25 PM	#2
Yoob@NBF Formerly DELL-Machina Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,246 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 3 Credits: 725	I think the start menu is where that little guy is hiding in. CHeck the start up folder. __________________ HP Blackbird 002: Phoenix 2009 Gaming Beast Core 2 Quad 9450 @ 3.6Ghz \| 24" WUXGA HP LP2475w S-IPS \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| 2x Geforce GTX 260 216 SLI \| 640GB x2 RAID0 + 3TB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate HTPC: Atlus 2009 HTPC Phenom 8650 X3 \| 46" Panasonic TH46PZ85U 1080P \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| Radeon 4850 512MB \| 750 GB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate Alienware M15x: ValkyrieTwo 2009 Road Warrior Core i7m 720 \| 15.6" WFHD+ 1080p LED \| 4GB DDR3 1066Mhz \| Geforce GTX 260m 1GB \| 120GB Vertex SSD \| 8x DVD+R \| Intel 5300 B/G/N \| Win7 x64 Ultimate

04-15-2005, 11:31 AM	#4
Yoob@NBF Formerly DELL-Machina Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,246 Reviews: 1 Benchmarks: 3 Credits: 725	DO you know how to use Hijack this? its a program that scans your registry and memory for programs that start up or will start up upon loading of windows. Run the program if you know what it is and list the log here then i will be able to find it. if you dont know then let me know here or PM so I can give you further instructions. __________________ HP Blackbird 002: Phoenix 2009 Gaming Beast Core 2 Quad 9450 @ 3.6Ghz \| 24" WUXGA HP LP2475w S-IPS \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| 2x Geforce GTX 260 216 SLI \| 640GB x2 RAID0 + 3TB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate HTPC: Atlus 2009 HTPC Phenom 8650 X3 \| 46" Panasonic TH46PZ85U 1080P \| 4 GB 800Mhz \| Radeon 4850 512MB \| 750 GB \| 16x DVD+RW \| Win7 x64 Ultimate Alienware M15x: ValkyrieTwo 2009 Road Warrior Core i7m 720 \| 15.6" WFHD+ 1080p LED \| 4GB DDR3 1066Mhz \| Geforce GTX 260m 1GB \| 120GB Vertex SSD \| 8x DVD+R \| Intel 5300 B/G/N \| Win7 x64 Ultimate

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04-15-2005, 09:51 AM	#3
deheinx Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 63 Credits: -329	It's not in the start menu, it's not in MSCONFIG, I can't find the darn thing.

04-15-2005, 01:25 PM	#5
Speedde423 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 17,492 Credits: 13,369	Try to right click on the BT icon in the system tray, and tell the BT to power off. That removed the icon when I tried it. However it comes back up when the BT is turned back on.