If Bluetooth is critical on old hardware, consider upgrading to Windows 7/8.1 or using a newer Bluetooth USB adapter (CSR or Realtek chipset) with XP support.
[Broadcom.NTx86] %BCM2045.DeviceDesc% = BCM2045, USB\VID_0A5C&PID_2100 [BCM2045] CopyFiles = BthCopyFiles AddReg = BthReg For Windows XP , the BCM2045 works reliably with Broadcom WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software v5.0.1.2800 or v6.2.0.9800 (if available for your OEM). Avoid unsigned or modified drivers from third-party sites.
USB\VID_0A5C&PID_2100 USB\VID_0A5C&PID_2110 USB\VID_0A5C&PID_2120 USB\VID_413C&PID_8103 (Dell) Check using → Unknown device or Bluetooth device → Properties → Details → Hardware Ids. 3. Required Driver for Windows XP | OS Version | Driver Source | Version Example | |------------|--------------|------------------| | Windows XP SP2 or SP3 | Broadcom WIDCOMM Bluetooth Software | 5.0.1.2800, 6.2.0.9800 | | Windows XP SP1 or earlier | Not officially supported | Upgrade to SP2/SP3 required |
