Windows 10: My Bluetooth is missing after updating!?

Hello, I've updated my Windows 7 computer to Windows 11. After this process, the Bluetooth just disappeared. I tried everything on Internet but without advantage.

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Bluetooth failure since last Win 10 update

Hi Matt,

Bluetooth issues after a Windows update could be due to:

• Outdated drivers.
• Corrupted Bluetooth or system files.
• Corrupted Windows update.

For initial troubleshooting steps, we suggest that you run the Windows 10 built-in Bluetooth troubleshooter:

• Type Troubleshoot in Windows search box and press Enter.
• Select Bluetooth, then click Run the troubleshooter.

If that didn't work, try running
System File Checker and DISM. Those are utilities in Windows that allows users to scan for corruptions in Windows system files and restore corrupted files.

Update us with the result.

 

Bluetooth icon missing

Hi Peter,

The issue is quite unclear and incomplete for us to determine. We’d like to request for a clarification from your concerns for us to understand you better. To help us provide you an accurate answer, we'd like to ask you some questions:

• Is the Bluetooth icon missing in the Action Center?
• Is your Bluetooth device currently inserted?
• Can we have a screenshot of the interface where your Bluetooth went missing?

• Which version or build of Windows device are you using? To know, press
  Windows + R to open the Run window. Type winver
  and press Enter. A new window will open showing the version and build number of your Windows device.
• What were the recent changes made on your computer before you experienced this issue?
• What troubleshooting steps have you done so far?
• Did you receive any error messages?

In addition, you can read our forum guidelines here:
Suggestions for asking a question on help forums to help you phrase and compose your concerns in complete detail to our community.

Your response will be much appreciated.

 

Bluetooth missing after update

Hi,

Thank you for replying.

One of the things you can try is to enable the Hidden devices and check if you see Bluetooth device. Refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows logo key + X, and select Device Manager.
2. Click on View and select Show hidden devices.
3. Expand Bluetooth and check if there are any hidden device.
4. If you find any device, right click on it and select Update Driver.

As you get that the best driver is already installed, I would suggest you to uninstall the Bluetooth driver completely from the computer and then install it from the Dell website. To do this, refer the steps mentioned below:

1. Press Windows logo key + X, and select
   Device Manager.
   
2. Expand Bluetooth and right click on the
   Bluetooth device and click on Uninstall
   device.
   
3. Now, download the driver from
   Dell website
   and install it.
   
4. Restart the computer.
   

Let us know how it goes.

Regards,

Nikhar Khare

Microsoft Community - Moderator