Windows 10: Bluetooth dissapeared from device manager, how do i reinstall it?

I have had my desktop for about 2 months, and Bluetooth has been working perfectly until today. Out of the blue, the ability to turn it on just dissipated. I tried to run the Bluetooth troubleshooter, but it just told me that my device did not have the ability to use Bluetooth, which is incorrect. I tried to update the drivers in device manager, but it said they were already updated. I tried deleted the adapter, since i was told that upon restarting my computer it would reinstall, but now Bluetooth is missing from device manager altogether, even if i check show hidden devices. All guides I see

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Bluetooth services and device manager

Hi Tina,

Having an incompatible driver causes functionality issues like what you are experiencing right now with your Bluetooth. To resolve such issue, we suggest that you uninstall and reinstall your Bluetooth drivers manually instead of letting Windows search for
an updated driver automatically. Here are the steps to do that:

• Visit your device manufacturer’s website to download the latest driver.
  
• Right-click on the Start button, then select Device Manager.
• Select Bluetooth, then the Bluetooth driver
  name.
• Right-click on driver and then select Uninstall device >Delete the driver software for this device check box >
  Uninstall.
• After uninstalling, right-click the driver that's having the issue, select
  Update driver > Browse my computer for driver software.
• Select Browse > look for the drivers you've just downloaded >
  OK.
• Select Next > follow the steps to install the driver >
  Close.
• Restart your computer.

You can also refer to this
article to see troubleshooting steps for common Bluetooth issues.

Update us on the status of the issue.

 

Bluetooth disappeared from my device manager

I have a Dell Vista which I upgraded to Windows 10. Love everything about it except.....bluetooth has disappered from my system..I tried deleting the drivers for the current mouse that I am using as was suggested in the forums, said they would reinstall
after reboot which they did, but I am attempting to pair another mouse, but in the list under devices bluetooth is not there. looked under show hidden devices in the device manager, and that is not even listed. tried everything.

Bluetooth driver is not even listed under installed programs and features. I assume I need to reinstall bluetooth drivers, but where do i find those?

 

Bluetooth Driver Disappears from Device Manager and Settings/Devices

Hi,



Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

Method 1: Troubleshoot

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Drive. Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter

You may follow the steps and check if it helps in resolving the issue, as the device might be hidden.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Device Manager.
• Click on View.
• Click on Show Hidden Devices.
• Search for the Bluetooth device.
• Right click on the Bluetooth device and click
  uninstall.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist