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Topic # 13563 17-May-2007 11:26
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Hi

I have a work laptop and the bluetooth is deactivated; as it is company policy for security reasons.

Can anyone give me some advice on how to re-activate it?

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Reply # 70983 17-May-2007 11:29
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Welcome to Geekzone... If this is a work laptop and there's a policy against it you should consider what would be the consequences of trying to unlock this feature. Will the company give you a warning or fire you?

Better not touch the thing...




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  Reply # 70984 17-May-2007 11:32
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Yes your probably right, not sure if it would be something that noticable. Thanks for the advice

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Reply # 70985 17-May-2007 11:35
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If they use a server to enforce policies then they would notice this...




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  Reply # 70986 17-May-2007 11:52
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Perhaps your work has a blanket no un-needed services policy, and may in fact enable it for you if you put a valid case/reason to them.

Definitley do not bypass your companies policies! You may find yourself without a job...







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  Reply # 70999 17-May-2007 13:24
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Yes sounds like it might be a good idea to leave it until the enter the modern age and allow us to use the bluetooth

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Reply # 71000 17-May-2007 13:26
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Or as Tony says, just ask - give them a good reason and they might accept it...




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