Windows XP / Networking

Using Bluetooth in Windows XP

The original version of Windows XP did not have any support for Bluetooth. When Microsoft released Windows XP SP1 a few years later, it included limited Bluetooth support. But the latest incarnation of Windows XP, SP2, includes excellent built-in support for Bluetooth.

If your computer has Bluetooth, a special Bluetooth icon will appear in the System Tray (the panel at the right side of the taskbar). You can click this icon to bring up a menu with the following choices:

  • Add a Bluetooth Device
  • Show Bluetooth Devices
  • Send a File
  • Receive a File
  • Join a Personal Area Network
  • Open Bluetooth Settings
  • Remove Bluetooth Icon
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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