Windows 10: My devices disappear in settings after my computer is on for a while and only reappears...

Hello,


I would appreciate it if someone could help me with my Bluetooth and other devices in Settings.

I have Windows 10 Education and I use a USB Bluetooth dongle.


Before my issued occurred, my Bluetooth and other devices had all my devices listed like this:



But now, after my pc stays powered on for a while, all my devices will disappear like this:



I can still use my Bluetooth devices and see them in my device manager, but it just won't show up in settings.

Everything will go back to normal if I restart my pc, but then it happens again and I have to restart my computer again.


I think this started to occur when I started to use some new USB devices, like an Xbox controller, USB webcam, and USB microphone. I'm still thinking about some things I did prior to this occurrence, and I will update this when I think of any.


All my drivers are up to date and I'm not sure what to do.


Any advice would help,


Thanks

:)

 

Taskbar doesn't disappear when entering fullscreen

I tried the Ctrl-Alt-Del and found Windows Explorer. Unfortunately, I didn't choose Restart; I killed the process. (didn't read the instructions well enough!) :-/ ... I did eventually find a way to Restart Windows Explorer, but the problem (disappearing Task bar not disappearing/reappearing as it should/used to) did not solve itself. I then RESTARTED the PC. Still not fixed.

So, I found another answer from microsoft and followed those steps. It worked! (needed the display driver updated.)

Here's that set of instructions:

I suggest you to try updating the Display Adapter drivers check if it works for you.

Follow the steps to update the Display driver:

Press Windows Key + X key and click Device Manager.
Expand ‘Display Adapters’.
Right-click on the Display Adapter listed and click on ‘Update Driver Software’.
Select the option to automatically search for the updated driver software.
Restart the computer after its updated and verify.

Also try to access the computer manufacturer's website and download the latest chipset and display drivers for your computer and install the same.

 

Taskbar doesn't disappear when entering fullscreen

Dude this was a year ago

 

Bluetooth Driver Disappears from Device Manager and Settings/Devices

Hi,



Thank you for posting the query on Microsoft Community.

I understand your concern regarding the issue that you are facing.

I suggest you to follow the steps below and check if it helps

Method 1: Troubleshoot

Windows 10 has a built-in troubleshooter to check and fix issues with hardware and devices. I would suggest you to run this troubleshooter to check if the issue is with your Drive. Refer these steps:

• Press Windows key +X, select Control panel
• Change the view by option on the top right to Large icons
• Click on troubleshooting and click on the view all option on the left panel
• Run the Hardware and devices troubleshooter

You may follow the steps and check if it helps in resolving the issue, as the device might be hidden.

• Press Windows key + X.
• Click on Device Manager.
• Click on View.
• Click on Show Hidden Devices.
• Search for the Bluetooth device.
• Right click on the Bluetooth device and click
  uninstall.

Hope this information was helpful and do let us know if you need further assistance. We will be glad to assist