Add usb bluetooth to a macbook pro with built in bluetooth?

Hello. I have so many issues with bluetooth I was wondering if I could just add a USB bluetooth instead of using the built in bluetooth on my 2009 macbook pro 15" laptop? Turning the bluetooth off and hoping for the best.

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http://www.adobe.com/shockwave/download/alternates/
(select the OS X installer)
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