bluetooth is not working

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bluetooth is not working

bluetooth is not working

Answer 1

If your Bluetooth is not working, here are some common troubleshooting steps you can follow:

1. Check if Bluetooth is enabled: Ensure that the Bluetooth radio is turned on. You can check this in the Bluetooth settings.
2. Check Bluetooth icon in the taskbar: If the Bluetooth icon is not appearing in the taskbar, it might be turned off or not set to show. You can enable it in the Bluetooth settings by selecting the checkbox for "Show the Bluetooth icon in the notification area."
3. Device Manager: Open Device Manager and check for any issues with the Bluetooth drivers. Look for any yellow exclamation marks next to Bluetooth devices, which indicate a problem.
4. Update Drivers: Ensure that your Bluetooth drivers are up to date. You may need to reinstall or update the drivers if they are outdated or corrupted.
5. Windows Update: Sometimes, issues can arise after a Windows update. If you recently updated Windows, check if there are any additional updates or patches available that might resolve Bluetooth issues.
6. System File Checker: If you suspect that system files may be corrupted, you can run the System File Checker tool (SFC.exe) to repair missing or corrupted system files. Open the command prompt as an administrator and type sfc /scannow.
7. Reboot your computer: Sometimes, simply restarting your computer can resolve connectivity issues.

If these steps do not resolve the issue, you may need to look into specific error messages or consult further resources for more detailed troubleshooting.

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References:

• Bluetooth Host Radio Support
• Bluetooth speakers don't work after update 4505903 is installed in Windows 10, version 1903
• Bluetooth drivers

Answer 2

1

Open the Settings App (gear icon on your Start Menu)

Go to Update and Security - Troubleshoot

Click 'Show Additional Troubleshooters'

Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter from the resulting page

Check if Bluetooth is then working

2

If not, open Device Manager (accessible by right clicking your Start Button)

At the top of Device Manager, choose View - Show Hidden Devices

Does that show hidden Bluetooth device(s)

if so, right click and uninstall that

Restart your PC

Check if Bluetooth is then working

3

If Bluetooth is still not working, go to the support page for your PC on the manufacturers website, then from there, download and install the Bluetooth device drivers they recommend.

If you have any difficulty locating that support page, click your Start Button, then just type msinfo and press Enter, please provide a screenshot of the resulting System Information window.