Windows 10: Bluetooth suddenly missing from PC?

Hello,


I've an Intel-i3-4170 Dell OptiPlex 3030 AIO W10 v.1909 and the Bluetooth toggle has disappeared, and there is no option for this in Device Manager. I've tried updating it via the W10 update and Dell SupportAssist but to no avail. There's nothing hidden or otherwise in Device Manager. I've looked on the Dell website but can't even find any Bluetooth drivers are they part of a wifi set? I updated the wifi via device manager just in case. I've also updated the wifi/bluetooth drivers again via the Intel website as well Intel Dual band Wireless- N7260, but nothing seems to have happened. I've toggled “Bluetooth Support Service” to "Automatic" in Services, rebooted many times and still nothing. Diagnostic just says that there is no Bluetooth. I'm guessing I'm doing something wrong here.



I’m surprised I couldn’t see any drivers on the Dell website so am I missing something?? Any help greatly appreciated.


Cheers!

Paul.

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Bluetooth not existing after format of PC.

Hi,

If your Bluetooth hardware is missing after resetting your PC, this can be a result of a corrupted, outdated, or missing driver. As an initial step to get Bluetooth working, we suggest that you follow the steps provided on this

link. Click the drop-down arrow for the Bluetooth doesn't appear and there are no unknown devices listed in Device Manager section to view the appropriate steps.

Let us know should you need further assistance.

 

Bluetooth icon missing on PC

Hi,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



I understand that you are facing issues with Bluetooth on your PC. For further clarity on the issue, please respond to the questions below.

1. Which build version of Windows 10 are you using currently?
   
2. What is the make and model of the PC?
   

Refer the article Which version of Windows operating system am I running?

Meanwhile, I would suggest you to follow the steps mentioned in the article

Fix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10 and see if that helps.



Let us know how it goes.



Regards,

Prakhar Khare

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

iPhone to pc Bluetooth

Hi DianeFrigon,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums



You may want to answer these questions to get more clarity on this issue:

1. Are you getting any error message?
   
2. Have you made any changes to the computer prior to the issue?
   
3. Did you try paring Android mobile to PC?
   

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

Step 1:

Turn on Bluetooth on your iPhone which you link to pair on Windows PC.

Note: Turn on Bluetooth on iPhone, tap settings, tap Bluetooth, and then turn on Bluetooth.

1. Open settings on Windows 10 PC
   
2. Select Devices and select Bluetooth
   
3. Below Manage Bluetooth devices select, turn on the Bluetooth option.
   
   
4. Windows 10 will start searching for Bluetooth devices, in few seconds, your IPhone name will appear in manage Bluetooth devices sections.
   
5. Click on pair button
   
6. It will prompt for the passcode on Windows 10 PC
   
7. Check whether passcode is appearing on your IPhone
   
8. Click Yes button on your PC, and then tap pair option on your IPhone to pair with Windows 10 PC via Bluetooth.
   

Hope it helps

Let us know if you got the help you needed by clicking Yes Or No.



Mithin EJ

Microsoft Community- Moderator