As I was running a newer version of SiSoftware SANDRA, I noticed I could finetune some more things on my box, so I set out to find the newest drivers for some devices. One of them were drivers for my AC97 onboard sound, the others were an updated version of the old BT Bluetooth drivers that had been sitting on my computer, never used for the past 2 years.
However, since I recently bought a new mobile phone, I decided to connect it to my PC using bluetooth. No problems at all an in a matter of minutes my Z600 was happily chatting to my PC. This was on version 1.something.somethingelse.
MSI Live Update 3 had version 1.4.3.3 so I grabbed that one to replace the old drivers and it uninstalled the old crap, removed the backup files, then nicely placed the updated drivers in the correct locations and I was done. Or so I thought.
After a reboot, it turned out I always got the error "Your bluetooth software license does not include use with this Bluetooth device. [6]" when I tried opening the BT Tray application. After clicking OK, it asked for a license.dat file. What the fuck? I don't have a license file, nor have I ever needed one! Apart from that, this is legit software, to go with a legitimately bought MSI PC2PC Bluetooth device! Not one to give up easily, I set out, searching for a spark of hope to solve this mysterious license crap.
The MSI site and tech support proved less than informative, but somewhere hidden deep in it's english forums, I found a link to Jons Guides : Bluetooth Help Guide. Not really thinking I would find what I needed, I decided to read the introduction anyway. Within seconds, I found download locations for the updated 1.4.3.4 version by IBM, an .inf file with info on the newest devices, as well as a patcher so deal with the license file (I think).
I followed all the instructions to the letter and... it works. My Z600 is once again connected to my computer, and the bluetooth software seems to have a whole lot more options as well.
What can I say? Jon saved my day!
Note : if you break/disable/invalidate your phone, don't complain to me. Read and try the things below on your own responsability!
Oh, now that I'm linking and spreading geek info anyway, you probably wanna know how to check the firmware number on your Sony Ericsson phone (don't know if it'll work on all phones, but it does on mine)? Press the following keys : "RIGHT * LEFT LEFT * LEFT * 1 1" and the first word gives you the firmware revision. While you're in the service menu, take a look around - for simlocks, configuration etc. ;-)
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