As i’ve been asked by MP how i achieved that i give more details

Follow ALL guidelines from here : http://sonytr.siliconpopculture.com/viewtopic.php?p=38485#38485 BUT change a few things :

I followed everything mentionned in the first post on Vista and it worked (kill ms bt stack, audio patch etc) but BE SURE to execute the CMD lines as an administrator or your wont have the rights. The simpliest thing is to right click and choose “run as admin”.

Then at the step where you have to install Toshiba Software don"t install the version linked but the latest v5 published by Toshiba, for now don’t bother about the inf file just install. It will install everything than will try to install the bluetooth, cancel this, the install finishes ok.

Then, go to the folder where everything has been installed (smg like c:\Programms\Toshiba\Drivers\tosrfusb\

and replace the tosrfusb.inf file by the one provided below.
Reboot, wait for Vista to log on and then enable Bluetooth using hardware switch. It should installe erveything perfectly as it uses the modified inf.

If it doesn’t comes up immediatly :
- try to launch the bluetooth app/settings
- go to device manager and change the driver manually (I had an issue where the alps driver had been choosen by Vista as a driver, replace it manually it will then install everything).

For Vista and XP I had to patch the bluetooth stack using the crack published gsm-hosting. It worked on XP and Vista !

EVERYTHING WORKS GREAT ON BOTH OS !

Links :
Latest Toshiba Bluetooth Stack v5 : http://www.toshiba-tro.de/tools/bluetooth/BT-stack.zip?Submit=Download
Edited inf file for Toshiba v5 (made for 1.2 dongles not 1.1) : http://c0mm0n.free.fr/tosrfusb.zip
Crack for trial : http://c0mm0n.free.fr/Toshiba_Cr.zip (READ THE README !)

Thanks for the updated Stack, c0mm0n.  Happened to glance your post just as I was settling in for a Format.  Works like a charm. 

What features of v5.0 have you found improved, other than aesthetics?

Thanks again.

~Joe

Basically, I didn’t want to get the v5 just for the version, but because it’s said to be totally compatible with Vista (which seems right). Then as a matter of facts (and as a geek :o) i couldn’t prevent myself from upgrading my XP stack.

I can’t really comment on v5 as I’ven’t had time to play with it that much and besides all that evrything I need to is working flawlessly (using com ports, a2dp, basic headset, remote camera, PAN)

The only minor issue is the “send to” menu, i’m trying to fix that now, will post a reg file if I succeed (as i upgraded from v4 i don’t know if it’s an upgrade or software related bug). Also have to check if it’s available under Vista (still have a few things to set on Vista to make it my primary OS).

Dadam ! Have everything sorted out

Sony’s stack is a bunch of old-dated crap (sincerely it’s a shame…) as the 5.10.xx version is available from Toshiba directly here :
http://aps.toshiba-tro.de/bluetooth/pages/download.php
DIRECT LINK : http://www.toshiba-tro.de/tools/bluetooth/BT-stack.zip?Submit=Download

I upgraded on both XP and Vista using this method (basically same thing than above)
- switched bt off by HW button
- removed v5 stack by Sony
- installed new stack (without reboot, worked on both XP and Vista), cancelled the driver installation
- replaced the inf file
- rebooted
- switch bluetooth ON
- launch “bluetooth settings” via Start Menu/programms/Toshiba
- watch drivers installation
- ENJOY THE LATEST STACK !

I had two minor bugs with 5.01 that disappeared with 5.10 :
- for some reasons i couldn’t pair my (very old) jabra bt200
- the “To bluetooth” menu is BACK ! (under XP & Vista !)

Regarding the upgrade, since the stack is very clean (like widcomm) and doesn’t let thousands of left overs, i’d advise you to do so. Interface is better organized (imho) and new features/bugfixes are worth the (light) hassle.

From the Toshiba website :

Readme Bluetooth Stack 5.10.01(T)

Check your current Bluetooth Stack version:
“Bluetooth Settings -> Help -> About…”

 

Changes of Bluetooth Stack 4.20.08(T) -> 5.10.01(T):

- Windows Vista is now supported
- All drivers passed Windows XP and Windows Vista WHQL logo
- SCMS-T (Serial Copy Management System) can be turned off/on
- New VoIP feature, which works together with Skype
- Added some fixes

Supported Hardware:

- Toshiba Bluetooth PC Card (PA3053U-1PCC)  ###) 
  (It should work, but officially not supported anymore. So a backup
  of the current used Bluetooth Stack is recommended in case of any
  problems)
- Bluetooth controller integrated in Toshiba Notebook PC as follows:
  * Right-click the blue “Bluetooth Manager” icon of the system tray
    nearby the clock
  * Select “Device Properties…” -> “General” or
    select “Options…”->“General”->“Details…”
    It depends on the used Bluetooth stack version.
  * Check which “LMP SubVersion:” is displayed and compare it
    with the following list:
  0514 = “internal Bluetooth SiW”    ###)   
  0175 = “internal Bluetooth CSR (14.7)”
  020D = “internal Bluetooth CSR (16.4)”
  0490 = “internal Bluetooth CSR (18.1) v1.2”
  077B = “internal Bluetooth CSR (19.2) v2.0 + EDR”
 
      ###) HID devices {mice, keyboards other input devices}
        and mono headsets are not supported by this
        Bluetooth hardware

- External TOSHIBA USB BT v1.2 Adapter (PA3405U)
- External TOSHIBA USB BT v2.0+EDR Adapter (PA3455U-1BTM)
- Toshiba SD Bluetooth Card 2 (PA3271U)
  (older notebooks may need an SD-Hostcontroller driver update
  first, before the card is recognized by the operating system)
- Toshiba SD Bluetooth Card 3 (PA3370U)
  (older notebooks may need a SD-Hostcontroller driver update first,
  before the card is recognized by the operating system)

 

Supported Operating Systems:

- Windows 2000
    AV and HSP profile needs Service_Pack_3 or later
    and hotfix Q818801 of Microsoft
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;818801

- Windows XP Home/Professional/Tablet PC Edition/Media Center Edition
    AV and HSP profile needs Service_Pack_2 and later
    or hotfix Q816650 of Microsoft
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;816650
   
    Swedish Windows WinXP SP1:
    http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;EN-US;831717
    WinXP SP2 does NOT need this hotfix. 
    This hotfix is needed for DUN, FAX and LAP.

- Windows Vista  

 

Supported Bluetooth Profiles:

A2DP: Advanced Audio Distribution Profile
AVRCP: AV Remote Control Profile
BIP:  Basic Imaging Profile
DUN:  Dial-Up Networking Profile
FAX:  FAX Profile
FTP:  File Transfer Profile
HCRP: Hardcopy Cable Replacement Profile
HID:  Human Interface Device Profile
HSP:  Headset Profile
HFP:  Handsfree Profile
LAP:  LAN Access Profile
OPP:  Object Push Profile
PAN:  Personal Area Networking Profile
SPP:  Serial Port Profile

 

Additional features:

- Scatternet support
- VoIP utility, which works together with Skype
- Bluetooth specification v1.2 support
- Bluetooth specification v2.0 + EDR support
- Microsoft SDIO controller driver is supported
- “Remote Camera” tool for Bluetooth Cameras with “RemCam”-profile
  support, which is a (not mandatory) sub-profile of the BIP-profile.
- Enhanced HCRP profile to support all canon printer tools.
- Silent installation feature
- Restricted user support
- Setup and installation scripting features

 

Installation instructions:

[Normal Installation]
Extract the zip-file and execute the exe-file.

OUTLOOK(2003) should be executed by using “Run as Admin” mode to
install Bluetooth stack add-in.

[Remove the Bluetooth-stack]
- By command line:
  msiexec.exe /x”{CEBB6BFB-D708-4F99-A633-BC2600E01EF6}” /qn
- Manually:
  Start Bluetooth Bluetooth-stack installer or
  Use “Start -> Control Panel-> Add or Remove Programs ->
  Bluetooth Stack for Windows by Toshiba”

 

__________________________________________________________

 

Limitations:

- SD Bluetooth 2 and 3 are not supported by v5.10.01(T) for Vista.
  Will be supported by the next release.

- If the automatic FAX receiving is enabled on Microsoft FAX manager
  and DUN, FAX, or LAP   profile icon is registered on
  “Bluetooth Settings”, then it may take a couple of minutes to turn
  on Bluetooth on resume from standy.

- The cursor moves slow when using Microsoft Bluetooth mouse via
  SD Bluetooth Card 2.

- No repeated Headset connect on SD Bluetooth Card 2.
  (you have to reboot or eject and plugin the SD Card
  to get the Headset correctly connected again)

- Scatternet(*), Headset-profile and HID-profile will NOT be
  supported by the following hardware (check it in the Windows
  “Device Manager” under “Universal Serial Bus Controllers”):
  - Bluetooth USB Controller from TOSHIBA
  - Bluetooth USB Controller-2 from TOSHIBA

  * A group of piconets in which connections consists between
  different piconets is called a scatternet.  For instance,
  a Bluetooth controller is connected to LAN access point
  as “slave”, while connected to a mouse as “master”. 
  If it supports scatternet, then these two piconets can work.

 

Disclaimer:

All Bluetooth stack versions are released without warranty of any kind.
Installing the newest Bluetooth stack on older hardware is your
own risk. TOSHIBA does not warrant that the product will work
uninterrupted or error free. TOSHIBA can not be held liable for
any damages, including consequential damages, loss of data or any
operating instability arising out of installing the newest
Bluetooth stack.

Created by:  Toshiba Europe GmbH, TSS-IO, Technical Support, MD, 12/22/2006
Website:    http://aps.toshiba-tro.de/bluetooth/

Ive then quickly tested Vista speech recognition everything went ok

Previous v5 tutorial is edited with the most recent file

Has anyone managed to get WIDCOMM 6.0 working with Sony Bluetooth stack?

Stacks are here :
ftp://drivers.anycom.com/beta/usb200-250/

(v6 for Vista ONLY, v5 for XP)

I’ll give it a try.

I couldn’t edit widcomm v6 inf file ; some ppl say on the web that this stack is more protected than the v5. Therefore i think it could work, as I’m close to having the driver install (driver install fail at some point, but driver is accepted)

The v5 stack seem to be installable : http://www.dev-hack.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1297

Seems ok for XP and Vista, quite the same routine installation than the one described in this topic.

Anyway, besides bluetooth print server i’ve not heard anything than could make me prefer widcomm over toshiba. The toshiba stack is easier to use imho.

Well I stop here, again thanks for the initial topic that helped me make my bluetooth upgrade.

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