MacBook Bootcamp XP SP3 Bluetooth headset

hi folks, I have an MBP and have installed the latest windows xp sp3 via boot camp, all is well except that the internal bluetooth software doesnt seem to support bluetooth headsets!
I have tried downloading new Broadcomm/Widcomm drivers but they dont recognise the internal bluetooth hardware, they keep asking me to "insert bluetooth usb dongle" which i dont have...
has anyone had this problem or knows a solution?
many thx!
rgds

Why apple does not support widcomm drivers? I need to use my bluetooth headset under xp but can't install widcomm drivers. I succesfully installed bluesoleil but still couldn't make my headset work.

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