Windows 7 is the brainchild of Microsoft Corp. It was released in 2009 as a replacement for the much criticized Windows Vista operating system. And the OS was an instant success. Windows 7 isn’t much different from Vista; that is, speaking in terms of the GUI. Now, what’s happening inside is what makes the difference. On a serious note, I’ve no idea what goes on inside and seriously, it doesn’t matter. I mean, you get a fairly good performance without much hang ups with Windows 7, what more would you want?
Okay, now that I’ve made my point (which I guess you knew already!), let’s take a look at why you should be reading this article. Read on!
The Bluetooth connection!
If your laptop allows for Bluetooth connections, that’s good news because Windows 7 is the perfect OS for you. Other than performing all the essentials, the OS also allows for easy Bluetooth connectivity. So, from now on, you can just get your Bluetooth headset connected and start enjoying internet radio, music, voice and video calls and, umm, whatever else that you can think of. Pretty cool, eh?
Below are the Windows 7 support instructions to set up a Bluetooth connection on your laptop.
Windows 7 support instructions
- Before starting off, switch on your Bluetooth device.
- Click Start and then open the Control Panel.
- Open the Hardware and Sound window from the Control Panel and then press the Add a Device link.
- In the subsequent window, a list of available devices will be shown. Select yours from this list and the
n click Next. Follow the instructions and complete the device pairing steps. Windows will automatically download drivers for the same. - Once this is complete, right click on your headset device listed and then select Properties from the context menu.
- Open the Services menu and make sure that the Headset service check box is marked. Click OK once done.
- Press Playback Devices from the submenu. Right click on your headset and press the Set as Default Device. The device is now set as the audio output device.
- Click the Recording tab and right click on the headset. Click Set as Default Device to use the same as your audio input device.
That concludes the Windows 7 support instructions. Have a nice day!