Click on Application and select ‘Troubleshoot Compatibility’ Right click ‘Setup’ file and click ‘Properties’
Install 'Setup.exe' file in 'compatibility Mode' If issue persists, try using the 'setup' file to install drivers in compatibility mode (Next Step) Finish the installation and check for the Bluetooth functionality
Follow through with the installation as per the screen instructions Click 'Yes' to continue if prompted with 'User access control' message Locate file Inst (Refer to the image below) Locate folder 'Win64' and double click it (Open Win 64 folder if Window 8 64 bit version is installed)
Locate folder 'Drivers' and double click it Locate folder 'dell' and double click it Please refer to the step-by-step instructions as mentioned below: Note: The steps listed below are based on assumption that Windows 32 bit version is installed in your laptop please open Win64 folder if Windows 64 bit is installed in your system. Open the following path: C:\dell\Drivers\R235168\Win64 (Follow steps mentioned below) After completing the file extraction, if the Self-Extractor window is still open, close it The Self-Extracting window appears and prompts you to extract or unzip to C:\Dell\Drivers\24T1W\ Double-click the new icon on the desktop labeled R235168.exe Save the folder (zipped folder) on the 'Desktop screen' Click the following link to download the most updated driver for the Bluetooth: You can try the following steps which might work for you: Inspiron 1764 is usually shipped with the Dell Wireless 365 Bluetooth module. You may refer to the link on Dell Computer Support for Windows 8 Upgrade Inspiron 1764 system has not been tested by Dell to work with Windows 8.