Bluetooth options have disappeared on your Windows 11 1 computer? This can happen for a number of reasons, including temporary glitches, corrupted Bluetooth drivers, and issues with the Windows operating system. If you're not sure what's causing the problem, here are some helpful tips.
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Windows troubleshooters are built-in utilities that can help you diagnose and fix many system-level problems. You can run the Bluetooth troubleshooter, which will allow Windows to fix common Bluetooth-related problems. Here's how:
Windows will scan your computer for any problems and attempt to fix them. Alternatively, you can run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to scan your computer and find any hardware problems. To do this:
Sometimes the most effective solution is surprisingly simple. Performing a Power Cycle can fix a variety of problems with your Windows PC that are caused by temporary glitches. To perform a Power Cycle:
The Quick Settings window in Windows 11 provides access to many commonly used settings, including Bluetooth.
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By default, Fast Startup is enabled on most Windows computers. While this feature helps reduce boot times on Windows, it can sometimes cause problems, such as Bluetooth options disappearing from your PC. You can try disabling Fast Startup to see if that fixes the problem.
Then, restart your PC and check if Bluetooth appears and works as expected.
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Restart your PC again and check if the Bluetooth option appears.
A faulty or corrupted Bluetooth driver on your PC could also be the cause of the problem. If this seems to be the case, update your Bluetooth driver. To do so, follow these steps:
Note : If the Bluetooth entry is missing in Device Manager, visit the Bluetooth adpater manufacturer's website to download the driver and install it manually.
If updating the driver doesn't work, you'll need to reinstall the Bluetooth driver. To do this, open Device Manager again , right-click the Bluetooth driver, and then select Uninstall device .
After removing, restart your PC. Windows will install the missing Bluetooth driver during startup and the Bluetooth option will appear on your PC.
Some users on a Microsoft Community post reported that they restored missing Bluetooth functionality on their computers by disabling and re-enabling the USB driver. You can try that too.
Bluetooth problems can also arise if important system files are missing from your computer. Windows includes a number of tools that can help you replace any missing or corrupted system files with cached versions of them. Here's how to run them.
sfc /scannowWait for the scan to complete, then run a DISM (or Deployment Image Servicing and Management) scan.
DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth
Once the scan is complete, restart your PC and check if the problem persists.
When you boot Windows into Safe Mode , it will run without any unnecessary drivers and programs. This can help you verify whether the problem is caused by a driver or a third-party program running in the background.
Windows 11 offers a few options for booting into Safe Mode. You can use whichever method you prefer to enter Safe Mode and see if the Bluetooth option appears. If it does, then the problem is with a third-party program or service. In that case, you will have to remove any recently installed apps or programs to fix the problem.
Bluetooth is an essential feature on any Windows computer, so it can be frustrating when it suddenly disappears. Luckily, you can fix it yourself using the tips mentioned above.
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