Windows 10: Can't connect AirPods Pro via Bluetooth. Keep seeing, "Setup blocked by group policy."

Hi,


I'm Katie and I'm in desperate need of help. I have never had a problem with my AirPods Pros connecting to my PC, but recently I haven't been able to connect them via Bluetooth and I keep getting, "Setup blocked by group policy." I've looked up solution and tried the whole registry editor and deleting the Microsoft folder, but I cannot delete it. I'm trying to remember if this problem started after I updated my Windows 10 to version 1909, but I'm not sure. Please help!



Thank you.

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"Bluetooth setup blocked by group policy"

Hi,

I'm running windows 10 pro x64 build 1903. Windows is up to date.

Out of the blue my Bluetooth stopped working with the error message "Setup blocked by group policy".

I have reinstalled all my bluetooth drivers several times and tried different ones.

I have also tried connecting to different bluetooth speakers and I can connect to any of them, always getting the same message.

Also, my phone can connect to the devices so I assume the problem is coming from windows.

Please help!

 

Setup blocked by group policy

Hi,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

We understand the concern as you are having difficulties in printing from your PC.
In order to get clarity and to assist you accordingly, please reply with the answers to the questions below:

• What is the Windows 10 Version and Build currently installed? (Type
  winver in Windows search/Run command)
  
• What is the make and model of the PC and printer?
  
• Is the PC connected to a domain/organization network?
  
• Are you aware of any changes on the PC prior to this issue?
  
• Does this happen only while adding or using the printer?
  
• How is the printer connected? (Wireless/Wired)
  

Meanwhile, we would suggest you to refer the steps as mentioned in this article:

Fix printer connection and printing problems in Windows 10

If you are using Windows 10 Pro, the check the Group Policy.

1. Press Windows + R key to open Run command.
   
2. Type gpedit.msc and hit the
   Enter key.
   
3. Navigate to this location:
   Computer Configuration > Policies > Windows Settings > Security Settings > Local Policies > Security Options.
   
   
4. Now look for
   Devices: Prevent users from installing printer drivers on the right pane.
   
5. Double click and set the policy value to
   Disabled, click OK.
   

Regards,

Aditya Roy

Microsoft Community – Moderator

 

Setup blocked by group policy

My pc is giving me a message that it needs troubleshooting. I get the following: "Status: Setup blocked by group policy." When I try to print a document I get the message: "Could noet start printer. Check printer configuration." How can I fix this?