Windows 10: My Bluetooth Driver is gone after disabling the driver

My bluetooth does not turn on properly and got my bluetooth devices got disconnected. So i disable my bluetooth driver trying to fix it. Then it ask for restart of my laptop but i do not do it because i will re-enabling it at the same time. after i re-enable the driver it ask again for restart of the device so i restart it. Then after i restart it my bluetooth toggle is not there in the settings anymore. And the Bluetooth Driver also gone in the device manager. What should i do in order to fix it??

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My Bluetooth Driver is just gone.

Thank you very much for reaching out! As an Independent Advisor and fellow Microsoft user, I'm more than happy to assist you.

Would you mind giving these steps a try and then informing me of the outcome?

Check if Bluetooth is Enabled in BIOS/UEFI

Sometimes, Bluetooth can be disabled in the BIOS/UEFI settings. To check this:

• Restart your computer and enter the BIOS/UEFI settings (usually by pressing a key like F2, F10, DEL, or ESC during startup).
  
• Look for Bluetooth settings and ensure it is enabled.
  
• Save changes and exit the BIOS/UEFI.
  

Show Hidden Devices in Device Manager

Your Bluetooth driver might be hidden in Device Manager:

• Press Windows + X and select Device Manager.
  
• Click on View and select Show hidden devices.
  
• Expand the Bluetooth section and see if your Bluetooth device appears. If it does, right-click and select Enable device.
  

Run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter

Windows has a built-in troubleshooter that can help identify and fix Bluetooth issues:

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
  
• Select Bluetooth and click Run the troubleshooter.
  
• Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the troubleshooting process.
  

Scan for Hardware Changes

If the driver does not automatically reinstall:

• Open Device Manager.
  
• Click on Action and select Scan for hardware changes. This should prompt Windows to detect and reinstall the Bluetooth driver.
  

Check Windows Services

Ensure that the necessary Bluetooth services are running:

• Press Windows + R, type services.msc, and press Enter.
  
• Locate Bluetooth Support Service, Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service, and Bluetooth User Support Service.
  
• Ensure these services are running. If not, right-click each service, select Start, and set the Startup type to Automatic.
  

Reset Windows Services

Sometimes, resetting Windows services can help:

• Open Device Manager.
  
• Right-click on the Bluetooth adapter and select Uninstall device.
  
• Restart your computer and let Windows reinstall the driver automatically.
  

Check for Windows Updates

Ensure your Windows 10 is up to date:

• Go to Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update.
  
• Click Check for updates and install any available updates.
  

If none of these steps resolve the issue, it might be worth considering a system restore to a point when Bluetooth was working correctly, we can try it if all the steps above aren't working.

Please feel free to reach out if you require any additional assistance. I'm here to help!

 

Bluetooth's mobile phone drivers

Hi David,

Thank you for using Windows 10.

I would suggest you to update the Bluetooth drivers as the initial troubleshooting steps and check. Here is the steps:

• Press Windows+X key on your desktop and select
  Device Manager.
• Locate Bluetooth drivers, expand, right click and click on Update.
  

If it doesn’t help, then I would suggest you to uninstall
and re-install the Bluetooth drivers in compatibility mode. Here is the steps:

• Go to your manufacturer’s website and download the
  Driver’s setup file for your computer.
• Press Windows Key + R on your desktop screen to go to run box.
• Type devmgmt.msc and hit Enter.
• Under Driver, expand, then right click and select
  Uninstall.
• If you are prompted to Confirm then Confirm.
• Go to the location where you had saved your downloaded setup files of the drivers and
  right click, then select Properties.
• Select Compatibility Tab.
• Place a check mark next to Run this program in Compatibility mode and select the operating system accordingly from the drop down list.
• Let the driver to install and then check the functionality.

Keep us informed about the status of the issue and let us know if you need further assistance and we’ll be happy to help you.

 

Bluetooth driver is gone from my ASUS K45N

Hi Lucas,

We want to know more about the issue with the missing Bluetooth driver. Please answer the questions below:

• Which update was done to your touch pad?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Have you tried downloading the Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer's support site?

We'll wait for your response.