Windows 10: Apparently need a "Bluetooth" adapter for "Phone Link" to work. Do I need to get a driver...

I deleted the Bluetooth BT driver as almost nothing ever worked with BT - apparently a hardware issue; also have fairly low storage so if the title question answer is yes; is there some way to keep the adapter but get rid of the driver?

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Drivers for bluetooth adapter

Did you try all the steps in the blue link above?

Next in Device Manager choose Bluetooth adapter, then Uninstall, restart PC to reinstall.

You said it worked briefly. I'm wondering if it had a working driver and then suddenly it was overwritten by another driver from Windows Update or that you might have installed. To check this in Device Manager, choose Driver tab, then Update Driver, then Browse,
then Let Me Pick. Try each driver listed working backwards.

Then install the Hide Updates tool to check for and hide any driver Windows Update tries to install before it does:

https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent...

 

Promate Bluetooth™ 4.0 USB Adapter !

Hello Everyone

I have just bought the above mentioned bluetooth adapter but unfortunately cant manage to connect my bluetooth headset with it (does not find the device in pairing mode, keeps searching)! I have downloaded and installed the latest driver for this device from the promate website. Any suggestions?

OS - Win7 64 bit

 

Wifi/Bluetooth adapter issues/ maybe virus

Hi Nath,

Try re-enabling your third-party anitivirus and do a full system scan. Once done, and if Wi-Fi and Bluetooth is still not working, try to uninstall and reinstall both drivers. Follow these steps:

1. Right-click on Start menu button, and select Device Manager.
2. Expand Network adapter section, right-click on your Wi-Fi driver and select
   Uninstall device.
3. Repeat the steps for Bluetooth driver.
4. Restart your computer.

Both drivers should reload fine after the restart. If it doesn't, I suggest manually downloading and installing the latest wireless network adapter and Bluetooth driver from your computer manufacturer website.

If you need further help, let me know by posting back. I will get back to you as soon as I can.