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The Windows XP stack can be replaced by a third party stack that supports more profiles or newer Bluetooth versions. The Windows Vista/Windows 7 Bluetooth stack supports vendor-supplied additional profiles without requiring that the Microsoft stack be replaced. [58] Windows 8 and later support Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE).
Windows 7 introduces Secure Simple Pairing, Extended Inquiry Response and other UI and USB Bluetooth radio installation improvements. Secure Simple Pairing auto determines the best pairing method, Extended Inquiry Response provides more information during the inquiry procedure to allow better filtering of devices before connection. [ 26 ]
Windows 7 introduces a desktop slideshow feature that periodically changes the desktop wallpaper based on a user-defined interval; the change is accompanied by a smooth fade transition with a duration that can be customized via the Windows Registry. [9] The desktop slideshow feature supports local images and images obtained via RSS. [10] [11] [12]
Version 1.7 adds indicator support to report such things as headset battery level. In 2002 Audi, with the Audi A8, was the first motor vehicle manufacturer to install Bluetooth technology in a car, enabling the
Similar to the Bluetooth applet, this is used to configure how the computer manages any wireless infrared ports installed, including options such as connectivity and security. Location and Other Sensors (SensorsCpl.dll) Manages Location based data like addresses and other location based sensors. Available in Windows 7 & 8.x only. CSNW (nwc.cpl)
Operating system: Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP Professional or Home (SP2 or higher) Connection methods: USB cable, Bluetooth, or Infrared; Supported Bluetooth stacks (software): Microsoft Windows Bluetooth (included in XP SP2, Vista and 7) Toshiba Bluetooth stack for Windows XP/2000 v 4.0; WIDCOMM BTW 1.4, 3.0, 4.0, 5.0
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Drivers that may be vulnerable include those for WiFi and Bluetooth, [19] [20] gaming/graphics drivers, [21] and drivers for printers. [ 22 ] There is a lack of effective kernel vulnerability detection tools, especially for closed-source OSes such as Microsoft Windows [ 23 ] where the source code of the device drivers is mostly not public (open ...