Windows 10: bluetooth is hidden file in device manager. it cannot find in activation center

my windows10 -64-bit blue tooth is hidden as file in device manager. it cannot find in activation center.

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Cannot find Bluetooth in Device Manager

My action center says Bluetooth in ON... When I go to device manager, there is NO Bluetooth listed (even when I display hidden files). Can anyone help???

Thank you!

Bluetooth can't be disabled on Windows 10??- Original Title

 

Device Manager Un-Hiding Hidden Devices

When you connect a plug and play device, Windows Plug and Play manager detects it, finds and installs the driver. Device Manager lists the device with a solid icon.

The driver is only removed when you uninstall the device, not simply by disconnecting the device. When the device is disconnected, its driver is still installed. By default, Device Manager only displays connected devices. When you show hidden devices, note the Bluetooth icon you see is semi-transparent (not opaque). That indicates a "non-present" device. Sometimes also called a "ghost" device. The driver is still installed but the device is not currently detected (i.e. not connected).

Device can be disconnected when

• Device unplugged (e.g. removing a USB device)
• Turning a device OFF
• Disabling the device in BIOS (then windows won't detect it) or
• Device failure

So

• Check BIOS as suggested
• Check board connections
• Can b/t be turned off by a switch? or keyboard combination?

Also possible the b/t h/w failed

 

Bluetooth is hidden in device manager?

Had you seen it in Device Manager before so you know where it's listed there?

Hidden devices are revealed on the View tab in Device Manager.

If not try Scan for Hardware Changes on Action Tab.

Go to the Support Downloads webpage for your PC or bluetooth device make/model to instal the latest driver.

Check that there isn't an Fkey or other switch for your model PC Bluetooth.

Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes.