Windows 10: Generic Bluetooth Dongle - Error Code 43 ;(

I bought this super cheap generic bluetooth dongle. The reviews gave me the feeling it wouldn't work, but i thought how hard could it possibly be? The reviews were right, it doesn't want to work right out of the box, I get an error code 43, and I'm really not sure what to do. I've tried uninstalling/reinstalling the device and I get the same error. I think it's missing a specific driver but I'm not sure. It's an Excelvan (https://i.imgur.com/KXqxRerl.jpg), a brand you've probably never heard of (until now *Cool)

I have it plugged into a USB hub, it flashes red so i know its working... (cant see it here because of the flash)




Device Manager...




right click, Properties...




Driver tab...




clicked Update driver...





My computers' specs are listed below, but it's basically an HP 64-bit laptop.

:)

 

Cannot ActiveSync via Bluetooth

I am using a generic bluetooth dongle. I am uncertain of the bluetooth stack that I am using, please explain what that is. I have not updated the bluetooth software. This is a plug and play dongle and the Bluetooth Enumerator in WinXP is driving it.
Should I invest in a name brand dongle?



Thank you for your input.

 

Windows 10 1511 Build 10586.3 Bluetooth doesn't work

Hi,

Apologize for delay in response.

A Code 43 error is generated when Device Manager stops a hardware device because the hardware reported to Windows that it's having some kind of unspecified problem.

Did you install a device or make a change in Device Manager just before the Code 43 error appeared? If so, it's very possible that the change you made caused the Code 43 error.

Undo the change if you can, restart your PC, and then check again for the Code 43 error.

Thanks.

 

See if this link helps you
How To Fix Code 43 Errors in Windows
You may have to read right through and follow other links

 

If there is a return policy that goes with the purchase, return it for refund.
Trust the review a bit more.

 

I looked through this and some Amazon reviews (http://www.amazon.com/Generic-Blueto...uetooth+dongle) and am convinced it's a driver issue. The driver that Windows 10 had installed doesn't seem to be compatible with it. The Amazon reviews mention downloading some Toshiba bluetooth stack, even if your computer isn't Toshiba.

It was only 1$... not worth returning, but not a big deal. I just wanted to see if i could get it working.

 

You could try a Toshiba driver if it does not work then you can always uninstall it

 

When was the time you found something for 1$ and it worked in a computer ?
*Biggrin

 

Thanks for your help guys, I finally managed to get it working! Shutting down or restarting didn't seem to help any, but unplugging/replugging while awake caused the donger to come alive! Disabling and re-enabling in the Device Manager seems to do the exact same thing. Sounds great too, woo! This is a good day. *Party*Party*Party

 

Hi glad you got it finally working
Mark this as solved so others who might have the same trouble will know what you did to solve it
You too have a good day

 

Congrats.
You solved the problem by yourself.
Good job.

That deserve a rep, always.

 

I came to this thread because I had the exact problem. But anyways if anyone is still unable to fix after trying everything above, here's what I did:

Go to services, look up Bluetooth Support Service and change its startup type to Automatic and restart your PC.

Hope I helped *Smile