Resolutions for Bluetooth disappearing in windows 10

software/frameworks, Windows update, old or bad drivers, conflicting applications etc. This article offers some resolutions.

Resolution 1: Re-add or re-scan the Bluetooth

Resolution 2: Turn on the Bluetooth

Resolution 3: Enable Bluetooth Support Service

Resolution 4: Update Bluetooth Driver Windows 10

Resolution 5: Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

Resolution 6: Check or Upgrade BIOS

Resolution 7: Download the driver from manufactory website

Resolution 8: Install windows latest update

Resolution 1: Re-add or re-scan the Bluetooth.

1. Use Device Manager to scan the hardware device.

•Type device manager in the Search bar.

•Click on Device Manager to open it.

* In Device manager, click Scan for hardware change that add any missing Bluetooth.  

2. Use Setup

* Go to Settings

* Click on Devices

* Click Add Bluetooth or other device

* Click on Bluetooth to add any missing Bluetooth devices.

Resolution 2: Turn on the Bluetooth

* Go to Settings

* Click on Devices

* For example, on your phone, make sure the Bluetooth is on. 

* On some laptops, there is a separate key present for enabling/disabling the Bluetooth device. Make sure that the Bluetooth is enabled using that physical key on your laptop.

Resolution 3: Enable Bluetooth Support Service

By default, the Bluetooth service startup type is set as Manual instead of Automatic. We can change it to Automatic that may fix the Bluetooth disappearing problem.

•Type services in the Search bar.

•Click on Services to open it.

* Change the Startup to Automatic or just start it for a test.

Resolution 4: Update Bluetooth Driver Windows 10

* Open Device Manager

•Right click on the Bluetooth device you want to update, for example Headset Earphone.

•Click on Update driver.

Resolution 5: Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

•Type troubleshooting in the Search bar.

•Click Open.

•Click on Bluetooth

Resolution 6: Check or Upgrade BIOS

•Access BISO to check Bluetooth status. Download the BISO from the manufactory website.

To access BISO for most Dell computers, press F12 when booting.

For most HP Computer, press F2 repeatedly.

Resolution 7: Download the driver from manufactory website

Resolution 8: Install windows latest update

* Go to Settings>Update & Security to download and install the Windows update or version.

Please view this step by step video:

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Bob Lin

Bob Lin, Chicagotech-MVP, MCSE & CNE Data recovery, Windows OS Recovery, Networking, and Computer Troubleshooting on http://www.ChicagoTech.net How to Install and Configure Windows, VMware, Virtualization and Cisco on http://www.HowToNetworking.com

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