Bluetooth is not downloaded on windows 11

Question

Bluetooth is not showing up in windows 11, does not show in device manager.

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Answer 1

Hi ,

If it is a laptop or desktop, if possible, could you provide the laptop model or your desktop configuration?

Thanks

Answer 2

Welcome Ashley Mitchell,

Thank you for reaching out to Microsoft Q&A forum. I am sorry to hear about your issue with Bluetooth not appearing in Windows 11 settings or Device Manager often stems 

In addition to the previous suggestions, you could also explore these options:  

Option 1: Show Hidden Devices 

• Open Device Manager, then click View > Show hidden devices. Expand Bluetooth (if present), right-click the device, and uninstall it. Restart your PC to let Windows reinstall the driver 

Option 2: Enable Bluetooth Services 

• Open Services > find "Bluetooth Support Service" > right-click it > select Properties, set Startup type to Automatic, and click Start if it's stopped 
• Repeat for "Remote Procedure Call (RPC)" service 
• Restart your computer afterward 

Option 3: Run Troubleshooter and Update Drivers 

• Go to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters, then run the Bluetooth one 
•  In Device Manager, expand Network adapters, right-click any wireless Bluetooth entry (like Intel Wireless), and select Update driver > Search automatically. If unavailable, download the latest from your PC manufacturer's site or Intel's 

I really hope that the information I gave above was helpful to you. Please feel free to reply below and let me know if you have further concern on this matter.    

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