Download and install Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth 4.0 HS USB Device driver

BCM43142 Bluetooth 4.0 HS USB Device is a Bluetooth for Windows device. The developer of this driver was Broadcom. The hardware id of this driver is USB/VID_0A5C&PID_21DE; this string has to match your hardware.

1. Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth 4.0 HS USB Device driver - how to install it manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth 4.0 HS USB Device driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 5.6.0.8800 released on 2013-02-12.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control Service (UAC) is enabled then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver setup wizard, which should be pretty straightforward. The driver setup wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your computer and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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2. Installing the Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth 4.0 HS USB Device driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will install the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date, not just this one. How easy can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's see!

1. Open DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your PC.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Scroll the list down until you find the Broadcom BCM43142 Bluetooth 4.0 HS USB Device driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's all, the driver is now installed!
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