For Windows XP: How to uninstall Broadcom Bluetooth software that won't disappear

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Published on 2010-12-27T16:52:00Z Indexed on 2010/12/27 16:56 UTC
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Hello, my situation is similar to this question for Windows 7, except my OS is Windows XP SP3. I have recently realized I made the mistake of buying a Bluetooth adapter and installing the Broadcom/Widcomm Bluetooth stack driver software. Now that I know that the software is no good, I want to install it (so I can install the Toshiba stack for the Cirago adapter).

I've attempted to uninstall all Bluetooth driver software in Device Manager, and I don't see any remnants of any Bluetooth drivers there.

I would include pictures here, but I don't have 10 reputation yet, so I'll just use links instead.

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But I do see that the little Bluetooth icon still persists:

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I don't see anything about Bluetooth, Broadcom, or Widcomm in Add/Remove Programs. I don't see any folder names Broadcom or Widcomm in Program Files folder, either. But I do see that Broadcom does show up in the registry with respect to Bluetooth, as shown here.

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What should I do now to completely wipe this persistent Broadcom Bluetooth software off my computer?

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