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How to reinstall Bluetooth drivers

Anonymous
2020-09-07T22:13:57+00:00

I want your help. How can I reinstall Bluetooth drivers and adapters?

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    Anonymous
    2020-09-14T21:45:52+00:00

    How can I reinstall Bluetooth drivers and adapters?

    Go to: Start menu > Settings > Devices > Bluetooth and other devices

    If your computer has a built-in Bluetooth adapter, or a USB Bluetooth adapter, you will see this control, which lets you enable or disable Bluetooth:

    If you don't see the above control, it means your computer does not have a Bluetooth adapter, and you will have to buy one.

    A Bluetooth adapter is also known as a Bluetooth dongle. The current generation of Bluetooth is Bluetooth 5, however Bluetooth 5 adapters are just now coming on to the market (in the U.S.) If you don't want to wait, you can get a Bluetooth 4 adapter.

    If your computer does have a built-in Bluetooth adapter, or if you have a USB Bluetooth adapter, your Bluetooth device will appear in the list of devices lower on the page. Click on the device and choose Connect.

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  1. Anonymous
    2020-11-05T00:39:24+00:00

    Sony Vaio VPCS111FM

    Please follow these steps 

    1. Go to Device Manager on your PC or Laptop
    2. Go to View at the top left of the " Device Manager "
    3. Click View and scroll to " Show Hidden Devices "
    4. Bluetooth should appear once you have selected Show Hidden Devices
    5. Right click on the Bluetooth " icon " application
    6. Once you have right clicked on the Bluetooth icon you will see " Scan for hardware changes " 
    7. Left click on Scan for hardware changes .. 

    If this does not work please follow steps 1 - 4 and with these following steps 

    1. Go to the Bluetooth icon and left click the " > " ( left arrow icon beside the Bluetooth )
    2. You will see " Bluetooth Device ( RFCOMM Protocol ) "
    3. You will right click Bluetooth Device ( RFCOMM Protocol ) and select " Update Driver "
    4. After driver is updated you will need to Shut Down and/ or Restart your PC or laptop.
    5. Check to ensure your Bluetooth is working properly ..

    If this also does not work please repeat phase 1 steps 1 - 4 and then repeat phase 2 steps 1 -2 and with these following steps 

    1.  You will right click Bluetooth Device ( RFCOMM Protocol ) and select " Uninstall Driver "

    1. After this please Shut Down and/ or Restart your PC or laptop.
    2. Go back to Device Manager and click " View" and then scroll to " Show Hidden Devices ..
    3. Left Click Show Hidden Devices and Go to Bluetooth
    4. Left Click Bluetooth " > " ( left arrow icon beside Bluetooth )

    " Bluetooth Device ( RFCOMM Protocol ) " should be automatically reinstalled and at factory reset ..

     If it is not then your last resort would be to contact Microsoft here: Contact Us - Microsoft Support 😊

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  1. Ferdinand Nanalig 28,855 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2020-09-07T22:16:59+00:00

    Hi there Deborah, I will be your Independent Advisor for today, I hope we can both resolve your problem.

    Please visit the support website of your device to get the latest Bluetooth drivers.

    May I please know the make and model of your laptop/desktop so I can help you search for it online?

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  2. Anonymous
    2020-12-21T10:10:21+00:00

    Toshiba Satellite C670-14P

    I believe I need to install a bluetooth driver. I had the lap top update to Windows 10 and since then I have not had a bluetooth facility.

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  3. Anonymous
    2020-09-07T22:50:06+00:00

    I have the same problem. I tried to remove a device and all the sudden everything said I don't have bluetooth compatibility. Have you updated Windows lately? I tried that and instead of fixing the problem, now I can't see any Bluetooth drivers at all in the Device Manager (with hidden icons checked). I have an HP Omen 15 dc0051 nr. Downloaded the two bluetooth drivers on the HP website too, no dice. Just restarted my computer after downloading them and nothing has changed. I'm at a loss.

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