Windows 10: The Bluetooth icon disappeared from the taskbar and in Device Manager

Hi, I recently noticed that the Bluetooth icon on the taskbar and in Device Manager has disappeared. I upgraded from Windows 7 to Windows 10 a couple of years ago and never had a problem with my Bluetooth. Can anyone help me to fix this problem?

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Disappearing bluetooth plus device manager not working

You're right, Paul. Just checked that file and it's empty. Nothing there at all.
However, I still have no Bluetooth icon to turn it on and Device Manager still doesn't have any dropdown menus.

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Just opened Settings and my Bluetooth on/off switch has reappeared! I haven't turned the laptop on or off. I haven't done anything since my earlier message.
What does this mean?
Just checked Device Manager and the dropdowns still don't appear. The Bluetooth icon is now there without going to hidden devices, but its dropdown still leads to nowhere. The other difference since running the BAT file is that the Universal Serial Bus list has now disappeared. It was showing before but now it's empty, like other dropdowns.
I'm goint to do a restore point now and hope that may hold my Bluetooth on/off but the other issues still are not resolved.
Thanks for reading.

 

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

 

WiFi and Bluetooth Options Disappeared from Device management

Hi,

Thank you for your reply.

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

Step 1: Run the Network Adapter troubleshooter.

• 
  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 Network Adapter troubleshooter.
  

Step 2: 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.
    

Keep us posted on this issue so that we can assist you better.