Windows 10: Intel Bluetooth Driver Code 3

Hello, My intel Bluetooth driver is giving me a "The driver for this device might be corrupted, or your system may be running low on memory or other resources. Code 3" error all the time and I cannot even see the option to turn on Bluetooth in my action center or windows settings. My drivers are the latest version that can be installed I downloaded it from the manufacturer's website, and I've even tried installing older versions to no avail. My "events" tab in the properties of the driver accessed through the device manager is simply a chain of "Device deleted" me deleting the driver to

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Intel Wireless Bluetooth This device cannot start. (Code 10)

Hi,



Thank you for replying.



I apologize for the delayed response.



We would suggest you to try uninstalling the drivers completely from the computer and reinstalling it from the computer manufacturer website. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Bluetooth.
   
3. Right click on Intel Wireless Bluetooth device and select
   Uninstall device.
   
4. Now, select the checkbox for Delete the driver software for this device.
   
5. Download the drivers from computer manufacturer’s website and install them.
   

Let us know the results.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Intel Wireless Bluetooth This device cannot start. (Code 10)

Hi Hawk,



Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.



We appreciate your effort on this. We understand that you receive an error, The device cannot start (Code 10) for Intel Wireless Bluetooth.



As per the error Code 10 "This device cannot start. (Code 10)", we will need to update the drivers. However, as per the error message Code 22 "This device is disabled”. You will need to enable the device. For more information, see

Error codes in Device Manager in Windows.



We would like to know, if you were able to install the latest drivers for Intel Wireless Bluetooth. We would also like to know the make and model of the computer that you are using.



You may try updating the drivers through Device Manager and see if that helps. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Bluetooth.
   
3. Right click on the Bluetooth device and select
   Update Driver.
   
4. If you do not find Intel Wireless Bluetooth under
   Bluetooth, expand Network adapters and check.
   
5. Restart the computer.
   

Article for reference:
Update drivers in Windows 10.



You may also want to try downloading the drivers from
Intel Website or the computer manufacturer’s website.




Let us know the results, we will be glad to help you further.



Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Bluetooth driver error 10 when converted to Windows 10

Hi,

Apologies for the late reply.

Error code 10 is a driver error, as you have already tried to install the drivers I would suggest you to un-install and re-install drivers and check.



Try the following steps:


Follow the steps mentioned below:

• 
  Right on the start icon and click on device manager
  
• 
  Select Bluetooth adapter, right click on it and click on un-install.
  
• 
  Restart the computer,
  
• 
  Now, install the latest drivers from the manufacturer's website.
  
  
  
  Hope this helps.