Broadcom NB-290 how to download and install the driver

NB-290 is a Bluetooth for Windows hardware device. This driver was developed by Broadcom. USB/VID_0B05&PID_178A is the matching hardware id of this device.

1. Manually install Broadcom NB-290 driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Broadcom NB-290 driver from the link below. This is the download link for the driver version 5.6.0.5750 dated 2010-09-09.
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3. Start the driver setup file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your UAC (User Access Control) is started 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 quite straightforward. The driver setup wizard will analyze your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Restart your PC and enjoy the fresh driver, as you can see it was quite smple.
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This driver is not digitally signed.
File size of the driver: 0 bytes (0 B)
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2. Installing the Broadcom NB-290 driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How easy 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 detected driver updates. Search the list until you find the Broadcom NB-290 driver. Click the Update button.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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