If your Bluetooth is not working properly on Windows 10, reinstalling the drivers may help resolve the issue. Follow these steps to check, uninstall, and reinstall your Bluetooth drivers:
1. Check if the Bluetooth driver is installed but hidden
– Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
– Click View in the top menu and select Show hidden devices.
– Expand the Bluetooth section and check if your device appears.
2. Uninstall the Bluetooth driver
– Locate your Bluetooth adapter under the Bluetooth section in Device Manager.
– Right-click the device and select Uninstall device.
– Confirm the action and proceed.
3. Reinstall the Bluetooth driver
– In Device Manager, click on the Scan for hardware changes button (monitor icon at the top).
– This will force Windows to detect missing drivers and reinstall them automatically.
– If the driver is not reinstalled, restart your PC and check again.
4. Manually download and install the latest driver
– Visit your PC manufacturer’s website or the official Bluetooth adapter provider (Intel, Broadcom, Qualcomm).
– Download and install the latest Bluetooth driver for your system.
Following these steps should restore Bluetooth functionality on your Windows 10 device.
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