Macbook Pro won't receive files via bluetooth

Strangely, I can browse devices, and send to them, but never receive from anyone's phone including my own. It seems one way.
I have deleted all relevant preferences. Phones, etc. are paired, and the Macbook is discoverable, but a phone always says "send error", and the bluetooth activity sign appears on the Mac menubar, and then reverts to normal immediately.
Any thoughts as to the best troubleshooting pathway for this over what I have done already?
Many thanks.
JKB

Here is the solution... Despite my faith in online support, apple's one really works!
http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?path=Mac/10.5/en/8215.html

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