Getting D-Link DBT-120 BlueTooth USB Adapter (mac version) to work in windows

[weepul]

I recently purchased the D-Link DBT-120 ( http://www.dlink.com/products/?model=DBT-120 ) from the Apple Store (discount + giftcard).

It clearly states that the adapter is compatible with Windows XP:

Compatible with USB 1.1, the DBT-120 supports Windows XP/2000/Me/98SE and Macintosh OS X 10.2 and installs quickly and easily to a desktop or notebook computer with an available USB port.

However, it seems there's actually 2 versions of the DBT-120. Both are called DBT-120, but one only works on MacOS while the other works on both Windows and MacOS. It seems that the Apple Store only sells the MacOS version, so now i'm stumped. The only real problem right now is that I don't have a Widcomm Security Key to use their software (seems that many BlueTooth devices use the Widcomm Software).

on D-Link's site: http://support.dlink.com/faq/view.asp?prod_id=1328&question=DBT%2D120

I have lost the Security Key that was included when I purchased the DBT-120. How can I get my key?
Note: This FAQ refers to the DBT-120, not the DWB-120M.

If you purchased the DBT-120 from Apple, you will not qualify for a security key.
You can obtain a new key at http://66.45.42.85/dlink/.

I've tried suggestions other ppl have posted to get their BlueTooth working w/ Widcomm:
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?forumid=8&topicid=948
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=8&TopicId=983
http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=8&TopicId=245&page_no=3

i want to try #3:

Here is how to get BTW 1.4.1.6 to work with no serial number or MAC address:

1. Download the 1.3.2.7 version from this Acer support site: ftp://ftp.support.acer-euro.com/network/acer/acer/test/bt500_1327.exe

2. Extract the package but don't install it, then copy the license.dat

3. Download the 1.4.1.6 version from this site: http://www.goalray.com/message/BTW-1.4.1.6.zip
(DO NOT install the 1.4.1.6 version from the D-LINK support site. IT WILL NOT WORK)

4. Replace the license.dat in the 1.4.1.6 by the one you got from the 1.3.2.7

5. Install the 1.4.1.6 package, neglect the license error meeages, and click cancel for the browse for the license.dat file. (DO NOT click on the bluetooth icon yet)

6. Now you will need a HEX editor program to change some offsets in the btsec.dll file. The file will be in this directory C:\WINDOWS\system32\

the changes should be as follows:
Offset 000043EE: old Value: 754E, new Value: 9090
Offset 00004402: old Value: 753A, new Value: 9090
Offset 00004408: old Value: 7439, new Value: 9090

After changing the offsets, replace the old btsec.dll with the altered one.

7. Restart the computer and everything should work fine.

P.S. This made the microsoft dongle work and for sure it will make the D-LINK work.
If you want to know the steps on how to make the Microsoft dongle work, please read my postsin the other forum: http://www.geekzone.co.nz/forums.asp?ForumId=8&TopicId=368

let me know if it didn't work

Protos

but it seems that the link provided is dead, and google isn't finding any other sites that has it.
what i want to know is if i'm fighting a lost battle? or is there really a way to get this working?
my last option is to return it and get another one.

many thanks in advance!

//krunk (^_^x)

 

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