Now, Windows 10 seems not to recognize certain Bluetooth accessories. This issue can be frustrating as it deprives you of the ease of using wireless devices.

Why is my Bluetooth not working on Windows 10?

If your Bluetooth is not working on Windows 10 (error code 43), it might be because of outdated drivers, either on a desktop or laptop. A quick way to fix this issue is to update your drivers. The problem might also be down to faulty ports or other glitches with your PC. Irrespective of the cause, we have provided the fix in this guide.

Why is Bluetooth not connecting to my PC?

If you can’t add a Bluetooth device to Windows, it’s possible that you’re not following the pairing instructions carefully. In addition, these types of devices can sometimes be hard to pair, so be sure to read the instructions. Before you start, ensure that you press the pairing button and that the device is in pairing mode. Bluetooth won’t detect devices on your PC if you don’t do that. Moreover, our readers reported getting Bluetooth issues on multiple devices such as the following:

Bluetooth not working on Windows 10 Bootcamp – Checking your power-saving options will do the trick in this case. Bluetooth not working on Windows 10 Dell laptop – Dell users are no exception from Bluetooth difficulties as their drivers also run out of date and need assistance. Bluetooth not working on Windows 10 Lenovo – By reinstalling your Bluetooth device as we have shown below, you will be able to fix it. Bluetooth not working on Windows 10 HP laptop – In some cases, there is no issue with the driver itself, but with the system files. Thus we recommend that you check how to fix corrupted files.

There can be additional reasons why there’s an Error establishing a connection with Bluetooth, but hopefully, this guide will help you fix this issue.

What can I do if Bluetooth stops working in Windows 10?

1. Reinstall the Bluetooth device

  1. Go to Search, type device manager, and open Device Manager.

  2. Double-click on the Bluetooth option to expand it.

  3. Right-click on any driver there and select Uninstall device.

  4. Now, tick the Attempt to remove the driver for this device option.

  5. Click the Uninstall button to confirm the action.

  6. Finally, restart your PC, and the driver will be reinstalled automatically thus fixing the Intel wireless Bluetooth driver error.

If your Bluetooth is not working on an HP, Dell, Lenovo, or Asus Windows 10 laptop, you might need to uninstall and reinstall the driver to make it work. You can easily remove and install a new driver via Device Manager. Simply navigate to the section for Bluetooth devices and choose to remove the driver for them. However, if Windows does not reinstall the driver automatically, you can go to the manufacturer’s website to download the latest version. SPONSORED

2. Update drivers

Another solution to try for the Bluetooth not working on Windows issue after reinstalling your driver is to update it. The Windows built-in updater will help you detect any update available for the driver for installation. Also, you can enter your Bluetooth Manufacturer ID on the official website to download and install the driver. Alternatively, instead of the stressful and sometimes confusing process of installing drivers manually, we recommend using professional software that performs an in-depth scan and downloads the most suitable drivers for your PC with just a few clicks. Dedicated software can also automatically fix damaged drivers to ensure your PC is always running at its best. We recommend using a specialized driver updater because it’s lightweight and easy to use. In addition, it is compatible with any Windows PC starting from Windows 7.

3. Check if the Bluetooth service is running

4. Run the Troubleshooter

If Bluetooth and other wireless connections like WiFi are not working on Windows 10, the built-in troubleshooter is one of the practical tools to fix them. Remember to restart your PC after the troubleshooting process is complete. Disclaimer: this program needs to be upgraded from the free version in order to perform some specific actions.

5. Change Power Saving options

Although it may seem unrelated, your power-saving settings may disable the Bluetooth device. Sometimes, you can’t find your Power Plans when you need them the most. In that case, we recommend you run the troubleshooting and try again. Users who reported the following similar errors will also be able to fix them with the solutions above:

Bluetooth is not available on Windows 10 – If Windows 10 says this Bluetooth is not available on this device, you’ll likely see an error message. Use that error message to investigate the problem further. The Bluetooth unable to connect on Windows 10 – Bluetooth connection problems are usually the most common Bluetooth-related problems. Bluetooth disappeared from Windows 10 – A particular system error can cause Bluetooth to disappear from Windows 10 completely. Bluetooth not detecting devices on Windows 10 – Although everything looks just fine, it’s possible that the Bluetooth service isn’t able even to detect other devices.

Why is my Bluetooth not in Device Manager?

If you can’t find your Bluetooth device in the Device Manager, it might be because of an outdated or faulty driver. You can fix this quickly by updating or reinstalling your driver, as shown in this guide. Another known cause of the issue is an outdated PC. Updating your operating system should help restore normalcy here. That’s about it. We hope at least one of these solutions helped you resolve the Bluetooth problem in Windows 10. If you updated to the latest version of the OS, we prepared a separate guide on how to fix your Bluetooth in Windows 11. While troubleshooting this problem, you might also be interested in our guide on what to do if your Bluetooth headphones are not working in Windows 11. If you have any questions or suggestions, just let us know in the comments below.

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