Windows XP / Networking

Enabling Discovery

By default, your computer remains hidden from other Bluetooth devices. If you want other Bluetooth devices to be able to recognize your computer, you need to enable a feature called discovery. Here are the steps:

  1. Right-click the Bluetooth icon in the System Tray and select Open Bluetooth Settings from the shortcut menu.
  2. In the Bluetooth Properties dialog box that appears, click the Options tab and then select the Turn Discovery On check box.
  3. Select the Allow Bluetooth Devices to Connect to This Computer check box.
  4. Select the Alert Me When a New Bluetooth Device Wants to Connect check box and in the end click OK.
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In this tutorial:

  1. Wireless Networking with Bluetooth
  2. Understanding Bluetooth
  3. How to Add Bluetooth to Your Computer
  4. Using Bluetooth in Windows XP
  5. Installing a USB Bluetooth Adapter
  6. Installing a Bluetooth Mouse or Keyboard
  7. Enabling Discovery