Windows 10: Clean installation of Bluetooth

Hello everybody:


I have a problem with Bluetooth, and have already tried all the basic solutions. The problem is, when Windows start, Bluetooth starts too and it even connects to the speakers if they're on, but for instance I can't see the icon in the bar below. Also, when I open the device manager, I get this picture:



The Bluetooth icon displays a list of all the Bluetooth devices installed, and everything is OK, but below that, where it says other devices, you can see there are some with a question mark or the yellow triangle.

I suppose there was a problem during the installation of the driver and so I'd like to know what to do in order to uninstall and reinstall the service completely. I tried uninstalling the drivers from the device manager, but after I reboot the computer they are installed again.

The adapter I have is Atheros AR3012, I'm running Windows 10 Pro, and like I said, I've already tried all the basics. Honestly I don't want to waste any more time with possible solutions, I'd prefer a clean start.


Thanks in advance, Valentina.

:)

 

Clean Install Workaround for Vista

You may remember this news story on techPowerUp! a couple of days ago relating to the lack of clean installs when using the Upgrade Editions of Vista, which required an old OS to be installed. However, Paul Thurrott has managed to find a workaround for this issue, which ironically lets users do a clean install Vista without any previous version of Windows, albeit a little tedious. Here are the steps:

• Boot from the Windows Vista Upgrade DVD as normal
• When prompted for a product code, leave this blank
• Select the version of Vista you have purchased and let Vista install
• When you boot to your desktop for the first time, run the Vista setup from Windows
• This time enter your product key
• When asked whether you want to do an Upgrade of Custom install, select custom and choose a clean install
• Windows will now install for a second time and you should be able to activate it

Remember, these steps are only advised for use in order to achieve a clean install of Vista, it is only legal to use the upgrade editions if you have previously purchased the appropriate version of Windows.

Source: DailyTech

 

Asus X205TA clean install but no bluetooth device found


Was running Win10 with bluetooth perfectly well until a virus hit.
Used Malwarebytes recovery and it found a couple thousand issues. Told it to fix everything and computer bricked.
Took it to a local tech while on vacation in Mexico. Had a clean Win10 install done. It was a problem for the tech. He seems to have turned off UEFI to get legacy USB to work so he could clean install Win10. My only problem is no bluetooth.
Device Manager does not list Bluetooth.
Settings: Devices: does not list Bluetooth on the left side.
I installed current Broadcom Bluetooth driver and it said successful.
I checked Services and it says Bluetooth Support Service is running. And Bluetooth Handsfree Service is also running.
Tried uninstalling wireless device, and that didn't help.
Please.

 

Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

John