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
    2017-04-14T18:18:21+00:00

    Hi Muhammad,

    This issue occurs due to problems with Bluetooth driver's configuration.

    We recommend that you visit your PC's manufacturer support site for Bluetooth Driver updates.

    You can also check this thread and see if the resolution provided by T3cube will work for you.

    Let us know if you need further assistance.

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  2. Anonymous
    2017-04-14T14:18:57+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.

    I did not find Enable Bluetooth switch next to Airplane mode. I use Windows 10, Even a search for Bluetooth finds anything. It seems Bluetooth does not exist anywhere.

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  3. Anonymous
    2017-02-27T01:28:23+00:00

    Hi Angela,

    Have you tried any of the steps provided in this thread? Were there any changes on your computer, software, or devices prior to the issue?

    For the initial troubleshooting, let's try reinstalling Bluetooth drivers using the Device Manager and check if the issue persists.

    Regards.

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