Windows 10: How do I install bluetooth on this HP Notebook 15 f233wm?

I bought this computer used from someone. It was hardly used at all. I discovered there is no Bluetooth. I need Bluetooth.

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Getting message "Windows could not complete the installation...." on new HP 15-f233wm

Hi, I just purchased an HP 15-f233wm laptop and upon startup, it keeps giving me an error message that reads, "Windows could not complete the installation. To install windows on this computer, restart the installation." Thanks for your help!

 

Bluetooth for HP NoteBook -15-ba004ds (Energy Star) ?

To Whom it May Concern;

I just purchased a "NEW" , HP NoteBook -15-ba004ds (Energy Star) Laptop which is running Win10 Home x64 ver 1607 O.S., that apparently came from HP with "NO BLUETOOTH". Currently, in Settings, Devices, "BLUETOOTH" is included in the Devices Title only,
but, "BLUETOOTH" is not listed. So far everything that I've done to resolve this issue has failed!

1.) In Services, I've successfully started both Bluetooth Support and Bluetooth Hands free Services.

2.) In Device Manager, with Hidden Devices selected, It did not show any BLUETOOTH Device/s or Icon/s that I could find.

3.) After running Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter, it never indicated "ANYTHING" related to why "BLUETOOTH" is "NOT" listed in Settings, Devices. (ALL it did indicate was that my Ethernet Card is Disabled, which I chose to do because I never plan on
using ETHERNET.)

4.) On the HP website, specifically for this model - (HP NoteBook -15-ba004ds (Energy Star) , under Support, Software and Drivers, I did not see where any "BLUETOOTH SUPPORT" of any kind was offered, nor did I see, any recommendation of "ANY" HP, USB dongle
adapter for this model under Accessories. However I did find under Software and Drivers, Network, 3, "BLUETOOTH" Drivers which, at first, it appeared that the Realtek, Intel or Broadcom Bluetooth Drivers were compatible with this Computer, BUT, still, I can't
find "BLUETOOTH", listed anywhere, either in, Settings, Devices, or in the Device Manager.

5.) I've been reluctant to buy a Universal USB Dongle Adapter from a Third Party Manufacturer, as it's been my experience that if the "BLUETOOTH" is not specifically setup for your System the Third party Universal USB Dongle Adapters are very unreliable
at best, if they work at all.

Any new suggestions in resolving this issue will be greatly appreciated! Thank You!

 

Bluetooth no longer on my HP Notebook15 f233wm

Hi Conrad,

Thank you for contacting Microsoft Community. I understand that you have an issue with connecting Bluetooth devices. I will surely help you with this issue.

This issue may occur due to damaged or incompatible drivers.

I suggest you to download and install latest Bluetooth driver from the computer manufacturer website and check if it helps.
If Windows 10 drivers are not available, I would suggest you to install driver in compatibility mode.

HP Notebook - 15-f233wm (ENERGY STAR) - Driver Downloads | HP® Customer Support

To install the Bluetooth driver
in compatibility mode, I would suggest you to follow these steps.

a. Download the latest Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer’s website and save it on your local disk.

b. Right-click on the setup file of the driver and select “Properties”.

c. Select “Compatibility” Tab.

d. Place a check mark next to “Run this program in Compatibility mode” and
select latest Windows version from the drop down list.

e. Let the driver install and then check the functionality.

Refer the article for additional information.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-in/windows-10/getstarted-connect-to-bluetooth-devices

Hope this information helps. Reply to the post with an updated status of the issue so that we can assist you further.