How to re-enable Bluetooth in PC Settings

Anonymous
2013-10-17T12:48:38+00:00

I recently turned off my Bluetooth device by

1.       Opening PC Settings

2.       Selecting PC and devices and then Bluetooth.

3.       Changing the Manage Bluetooth devices switch to Off.

Now Bluetooth settings don’t even appear in PC Settings.  If I go to PC Settings, and then PC and devices, the Bluetooth settings have disappeared.

How can I turn my Bluetooth devices back on?

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Devices and drivers

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Anonymous
2013-10-17T12:49:16+00:00

Hi,

This can happen if the Bluetooth device uses a Bluetooth 3.0 radio that is turned off by the manufacturer’s software.

If turning the Bluetooth device off causes your Bluetooth settings to disappear, follow these steps to re-enable your Bluetooth device:

1.     Open PC Settings

2.     Select Network, and then Airplane mode.

If your Bluetooth device was previously paired, there should be an Enable Bluetooth switch.  Switch it to On.

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Anonymous
2014-09-09T11:38:24+00:00

Hello Athayde,

Thank you for the reply.

I appreciate your concern.

Did you try using suggestions provided in the previous post?

Please refer to suggestions from Rohit Siddegowda replied on October 26, 2013 and check if it helps.

http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8_1-hardware/windows-81-bluetooth/8392789d-be26-4594-b394-02a23017d97f

I hope this helps.

Thank you

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  1. Anonymous
    2014-09-22T09:37:44+00:00

    Hello Jill,

    Thank you for the update.

    I am sorry for late response.

    I appreciate your time and patience.

    I would suggest you to try using steps provided in this article and check if it helps.

    Refer:

    Windows 8 How-to: Mice

    http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/help/windows-8/how-to/mouse/connecting-bluetooth-device

    I would also suggest you to install IntelliPoint software using suggestions provided in this article and check.

    Refer:

    Install mouse and IntelliPoint software

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/258785

    Please keep us informed about the status of the issue.

    Thank you

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-09-19T16:16:02+00:00

    WTF!!!  Just 3 days ago my mouse worked!  I am having the same problem as others above.  The link that you provide does NOTHING!!  I have a microsoft mouse but unable to find the driver for it on the website (just purchases BTW).  There is NO Bluetooth choice now under settings and when I try to turn on Bluetooth through the network tab is just goes straight back to off.  Please can you give me a step by step on how to reinstall my mouse bluetooth drivers.  I have the newest update with 8.1 and a Lenovo yoa laptop.

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-05-13T10:10:43+00:00

    Dear Microsoft,  Are you f****** kidding me?  We are smart enough to know what Bluetooth is...then we know when BLUETOOTH HAS GONE COMPLETELY, OR IS DISABLED.!!!!!!!!   Clearly your instructions are garbage, as there is no ENABLE  BLUETOOTH!  ANSWER THAT, PLEAAAAAAASE!

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