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Resolved Why do I have a Blackberry Driver on my PC?

Discussion in 'Other PC Software' started by chrisw, 2012/03/19.

  1. 2012/03/19
    chrisw

    chrisw Inactive Thread Starter

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    My locally-made PC (Win7/64 "conventional" desktop) came with this driver:

    < BlackBerry Smartphone >

    Version: 4.0.0.2
    Date: 5-14-2007
    Provider: Research In Motion
    Class: USB
    Setup Information: oem16.inf
    Setup Section: RimUsb.Device.ntamd64
    Hardware ID: usb\vid_0fca&pid_0004&mi_00

    Why? I don't have a BB, not even a smartphone.
     
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    TonyT

    TonyT SuperGeek Staff

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    Windows comes with built in support (drivers) for many 3rd party products. For example, Windows 7 has a built in driver for the Blackberry 8830 Smartphone, as well as other Blackberry smartphones. You can search the Compatibility Center Hardware section, select a product and it will tell you if no additional software is needed or not. If not needed then Win7 already will have the drivers installed.
     
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    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    Probably for the same reason you have Printer Drivers, Camera Drivers etc. As I understand it, if Drivers are compatible and approved, Microsoft will install in the OS at production.
    My Huawei Ideos Smartphone ADB Drivers were in my OS (Vista Business) and when I wanted to Download and install Apps for my phone, there was absolutely no hassle carrying out the operation. Cheers Neil.;)
     
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    chrisw

    chrisw Inactive Thread Starter

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    But there's nothing associated with this driver that's needed by non-BB software on my PC (eg, PhotoShop, Excel, Win7, etc)?
     
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  6. 2012/03/20
    retiredlearner

    retiredlearner SuperGeek WindowsBBS Team Member

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    As Tony advised, have a look in his link > Hardware > Communication.
    You may not have a need or use for these devices, but the Drivers are provided for those who may.
    It saves a lot of time searching for Drivers when you decide to upgrade technology wise. Neil the Septuagenarian as my Logged in name implies.;):D
     
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