Top 5 Ways to fix Bluetooth problems in windows 7,8,10,11

Top 5 Ways to fix Bluetooth problems in windows 7,8,10

Top 5 Ways to fix Bluetooth problems in windows 7, 8, 10, 11. Bluetooth technology has been useful in connecting to computers peripherals such as mice, headsets, printers, and keyboards without the need for wires. However, it is susceptible to issues of compatibility and other issues. Users often complain that their peripherals in Bluetooth tend to disappear from their computer’s device list.

Top 5 Ways to fix Bluetooth problems in windows 7,8,10,11

Do not worry if you share the same problem. Keep reading this article and we’re going to teach you how to fix missing Bluetooth from your PC and device list.

List of Top 5 Ways to fix bluetooth problems in windows

Method #1: Use of device manager 

  1. Open Device Manager (Right Click on My Computer and Select Device Manager)
  2. Expand the contents of controllers for Universal Serial Bus (USB).
  3. Update all the USB drivers.
  4. Restart Your Computer
  5. Repeat steps 1 to 3, right-click each driver and scan for hardware changes.

If the problem persists, search the manufacturer’s website for the latest driver version. Before you proceed, however, note that you may end up causing instability issues on your computer if you install the incorrect driver. As such, using a trusted program such as Auslogics Driver Updater, we recommend automating the process.

Once this tool is activated, it recognizes your system and finds the latest and compatible drivers for your computer. What’s more, all driver-related issues in your OS will be addressed. So, once the process is complete, you can expect better speed and performance from your PC.

Method #2: Simply Restart Bluetooth Device

The other solution you can try is to remove the device from your computer and reinstall it. To do this, follow the following steps:

  1. Press Windows Key + S
  2. Then type control panel, and press enter.
  3. Open Hardware and Sound, then open Bluetooth Devices.
  4. Click the faulty device right-click, then select Remove.
  5. Click Device Add. Select the device once it is found, then click Next.
  6. Follow the Bluetooth device installation instructions on-screen.
  7. Ensure the device is enabled and the battery power is sufficient. Make sure it’s discoverable as well.

Once the Bluetooth device has been restarted, check if the problem persists.

Method #3: Microsoft Management Console adjustment

You’ll need the Microsoft Management Console (MMC) for this solution. To access this, simply follow the following instructions:

  1. Press Windows Key + S
  2. Type “services.msc”.
  3. From the results, right-click Services, then select Run as Administrator.
  4. Look for the support service for Bluetooth, then double-click it.
  5. Click Start if you notice that your status is set to Stop.
  6. In the Startup Type list, select Automatic.
  7. Goto Logon Tab
  8. Click Local System account, then simply click OK.
  9. Reboot your PC after performing these steps.

Method #4:  Use of Windows Troubleshooter

One of Windows 10’s great things is its built-in troubleshooters. We recommend running the troubleshooter for Bluetooth if you tried the previous solutions and they didn’t work for you. This is how you can do this:

  1. Press Windows Key + S
  2. Type “Settings” then press Enter.
  3. Go to the menu on the left-hand side and select Troubleshoot.
  4. Click Bluetooth on the right side.
  5. Click the Troubleshoot Run button.
  6. Wait for the Bluetooth problem repair tool to complete. Make sure you follow the on-screen instructions if there are other recommended solutions.

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Method #5: Disconnecting Peripherals

You can also try to unplug all the peripherals including, among others, your printer, keyboard, and mouse. Once this has been done, restart your computer and check if the problem has been resolved.

So, which methods have you tried?

Share your experience with troubleshooting in the comments below!

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