What is ‘Bluetooth missing from Device Manager’ issue in Windows 10?
If you are facing ‘Bluetooth missing from Device Manager’ issue in your Windows 10 PC/laptop when you connect Bluetooth device to computer in order to use it, then you are in right place for the solution. Here, you will be guided with easy steps/methods to resolve the issue. Let’ starts the discussion.
‘Bluetooth missing from Device Manager’: It is common Windows Problem categorised as Bluetooth device issues. This issue indicates you are unable to locate Bluetooth Device in Device Manager and you are unable to use Bluetooth device in your Windows 10 PC/laptop, even when Bluetooth device is properly connected. Before troubleshooting the issue, you should make sure your Bluetooth device like Bluetooth mouse, keyboard, speaker or other is in working condition and also make sure your Windows 10 PC/laptop has Bluetooth technology supports.
This issue indicates when you open Device Manager in Windows 10 PC/laptop in order to check the actual cause of Bluetooth not functioning/working issue, then you may notice Bluetooth is missing from Device Manager in your Windows 10 PC/laptop. You should make sure Bluetooth is turned ON both your Windows 10 device and Bluetooth device you want to pair with. If not, enable Bluetooth on both and then try pairing again and check if it works.
This issue can also be occurred due to some issues with Bluetooth Support Service like Bluetooth Support service is not running properly. You can restart the service in order to fix the issue. Another possible reason behind the issue can be issue with Bluetooth driver like corrupted/outdated, hidden Bluetooth device drivers in your computer. Bluetooth driver update is necessary in this case. Let’s go for the solution.
How to fix Bluetooth missing from Device Manager in Windows 10?
Method 1: Fix ‘Bluetooth missing from Device Manager’ with ‘PC Repair Tool’
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Method 2: Restart Bluetooth Support Service
Step 1: Press ‘Windows + R’ keys on keyboard, type ‘services.msc’ in ‘Run’ window and hit ‘Ok’ button to open ‘Services’ window
Step 2: In the opened window, find and double-click on ‘Bluetooth Support Service’ to open its ‘Properties’
Step 3: In ‘Properties’ window, select ‘Automatic’ option from ‘Startup Type’ dropdown and hit ‘Start’ button under ‘Service Status’ section, and then hit ‘Apply’ and ‘OK’ button to save the changes. Once done, check if the issue is resolved.
Method 3: Create a desktop shortcut for Bluetooth
Step 1: Open ‘File Explorer’ in Windows 10 and go to ‘C:\Windows\System32’ path
Step 2: In the opened folder, type ‘fsquirt’ in Search Box and right-click on ‘Fsquirt’ Bluetooth icon, and select ‘Copy’ to copy the application
Step 3: Now, go to desktop, right-click on empty area in desktop and select ‘Paste’ to paste the shortcut of application. Now, double-click on created shortcut and check if it works, and check if the issue is resolved.
Method 4: Install Legacy Hardware
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows 10 via Windows Search Box and click ‘Action > Add Legacy Hardware’ and hit ‘Next’
Step 2: Click ‘Install the hardware that I manually select from a list (Advanced)’ and hit ‘Next’
Step 3: Click ‘Network Adapters’ and hit ‘Next’
Step 4: In next window, select ‘Microsoft’ as manufacturer, and select your Bluetooth device like ‘Bluetooth Device (RFCOMM Protocol TDI)’ and proceed to finish the process. This will install Bluetooth driver in your computer. Once done, please check if the error is resolved.
Method 5: Update Bluetooth driver
Step 1: Open ‘Device Manager’ in Windows 10 and right-click on your Bluetooth Adapter, and select ‘Update Driver’
Step 2: Follow on in-screen instructions to finish update process and once done, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Download or reinstall Bluetooth driver update in Windows 10 [Automatically]
You can also try to update all Windows drivers including Bluetooth driver using Automatic Driver Update Tool. You can get this tool through button/link below.
Method 6: Turn ON Bluetooth
Step 1: Open ‘Settings’ App in Windows 10 via Windows Search Box and go to ‘Devices > Bluetooth & other devices’
Step 2: Click ‘Bluetooth’ to turn it ON. Once done, please check if the problem is resolved.
Method 7: Install Bluetooth driver update manually
Step 1: Open your browser and search for ‘Intel Bluetooth driver for Windows 10’ on the web and then hit ‘Enter’ key
Step 2: Download Intel wireless Bluetooth driver for Windows 10 from manufacturer official site/page according to your Bluetooth device model and Windows OS architecture.
Step 3: Once downloaded, double-click on downloaded driver setup file and follow on-screen instructions to finish installation and once done, restart your computer to see the changes.
Method 8: Enable Bluetooth in BIOS setting
Step 1: Restart your computer and when booting initiates, press ‘F2’, ‘F10’ or similar key on keyboard to enter into BIOS mode
Step 2: Once you are in BIOS mode, click ‘Advanced > Devices > Onboard Devices’ and enable ‘Bluetooth’ option. Once done, save the changes and exit BIOS, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Conclusion
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