Broadcom BCM43142 - two ways of downloading and installing the driver

BCM43142 is a Bluetooth for Windows device. This driver was developed by Broadcom. USB/VID_0A5C&PID_21D2 is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Broadcom BCM43142 - install the driver manually

1. Download the driver setup file for Broadcom BCM43142 driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.6.0.8100 dated 2012-04-26.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with administrative rights. If your User Access Control (UAC) is enabled then you will have to accept of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Follow the driver setup wizard, which should be quite 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 PC and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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This driver was not digitally signed.

This driver was rated with an average of 3.5 stars by 45681 users.

2. How to install Broadcom BCM43142 driver using DriverMax

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 can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's follow a few steps!

1. Start DriverMax and click on the yellow button named ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to scan and analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of driver updates. Search the list until you locate the Broadcom BCM43142 driver. Click the Update button.
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5. That's it, you installed your first driver!
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