why do these not connect to devices on windows 7 they work fine on Linux ? They do recognize the devices they just do not connect
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I use mine with Vista and as far as I know if it works with vista it should work on windows 7. However just like the other reply says it is tricky to get it to work the first time. If you haven't done it before even trickier.
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Idk my understanding is that these Bluetooth connectors are Win 95 compliant only! As run Ubuntu and Linux Mint I can tell you it's sees it, but I've never been able to make them work or connect under those OS either.I bought 2 others from Belkin. Bit the bullet and paid $19.99 for each of them at a tiger direct store down the street. Both work under Win 7 and all Linux OS I use.Best regards
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Sometimes the Bluetooth is not activated in Windows 7 when there was no Bluetooth device already connected to the computer upon installation. To fix this go to, open control panel by clicking start then clicking on control panel. In the control panel search box in the top right hand side of the window type Bluetooth. And then click change Bluetooth settings check the box for allow Bluetooth devices to find this computer. That should fix you up. Please check that Bluetooth has been installed as well.
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At first this usb device didn't work on my HP laptop running Windows 7 64-bit. No driver could be found. Then I unplugged it and plugged it back in again and it worked fine.
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says on side of box works with windows. and 350 watt power supply req. so no mention of linux. says directx by ms. so might not work. email the mfg if want to.
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I have two installed under Win7 with a USB 3.0 connection. They are both working fine after 3 months.
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It auto-detected and istalled in Win7 for me. I think Windows supports and is bundled with most "stardard" drivers (eg. FTDI?). If it didn't detect/install I suspect you either have a conflict(check device manager) ot the device is broken.
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I have connected them to my PC (Windows Vista) and it works. I used the Rocketfish Bluetooth adapter to pair them to my PC.
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I'm not sure....I still haven't figured out how to link them to my laptop...how did you do it?
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Hi! We don't have a driver/software for Linux that will work with this adapter.
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Touchscreens work with anything. All it is doing is acting as a direct pointing device. Linux does not make a difference. Linux will see a "standard monitor" and you can still touch on it
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Its more of a mother board thing than OS, If you have a spare USB spot there...windows will recognize it.
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i got it to work in linux mit 14, and if it works in linux it should work in win7 x64. you may need to DL the drivers with another NIC, or via USB from a different box that does have a working net connection. though.
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The only way you will EVER get this to work with Linux is by setting up the Windows drivers inside of Linux. There are no Linux drivers for this and using the Windows drivers is asking for a headache I would not wish on my worst enemy. Right now...I'm using with the newest drivers in Windows 7 and I can almost set my watch by every time this device drops the connection. The only thing keeping me from getting another device is waiting on my paycheck. At that time...I will be running this over with my car and hope I never end up with another one of this brand. Even my Roku and smartphone has a better antenna and reception. The only way you will EVER get this to work with Linux is by setting up the Windows drivers inside of Linux. There are no Linux drivers for this and using the Windows drivers is asking for a headache I would not wish on my worst enemy. Right now...I'm using with the newest drivers in Windows 7 and I can almost set my watch by every time this device drops the connection. The only thing keeping me from getting another device is waiting on my paycheck. At that time...I will be running this over with my car and hope I never end up with another one of this brand. Even my Roku and smartphone has... » Read More The only way you will EVER get this to work with Linux is by setting up the Windows drivers inside of Linux. There are no Linux drivers for this and using the Windows drivers is asking for a headache I would not wish on my worst enemy. Right now...I'm using with the newest drivers in Windows 7 and I can almost set my watch by every time this device drops the connection. The only thing keeping me from getting another device is waiting on my paycheck. At that time...I will be running this over with my car and hope I never end up with another one of this brand. Even my Roku and smartphone has a better antenna and reception. « Show Less
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Awus036neh. They work great!! I've bought two of these. Work great in Win 7, CentOS6, VMWare ESXi 5.1.
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It should work just fine, just about everything I have that works with Windows works with Linux. Shutdown the machine, install the hardware and it should just pick it automatically. At the top on the taskbar, click on your wireless icon, to see if it is there and whether it has found your wireless network.
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I couldn't get them to work with either of my 64-bit desktops (Windows and Ubuntu). They were recognized as bluetooth adapters but I couldn't get them to connect with any of my bluetooth devices.
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Has anyone recently tried these on a Windows 7 laptop.? Reviews are strong but aged and I just got my first laptop 2 months ago. Don't know if I want to risk buying this without some current feedback on the Win 7 issue.
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Unfortunately I have no idea as to windows 8, however I do know it works on windows 7. I don't recall if it comes with an install CD for drivers so I would suggest checking the manufacturers website for compatibility with windows 8. I also know that it does not work on Linux. Hope that helps, Bob.