By oemadmin on Sun, 01/21/2024 Last updated: Jan 21, 2024

Reinstalling the Bluetooth driver in Windows 10/11 can resolve connectivity issues or update the driver to the latest version. Here's a step-by-step tutorial:

Note: Ensure you have administrative privileges and a backup of important data before proceeding.

Open Device Manager:

Right-click on the Start button and select "Device Manager."

Locate Bluetooth Adapter:

In Device Manager, find and expand the "Bluetooth" category.

Uninstall the Driver:

Right-click on your Bluetooth adapter and select "Uninstall device."

If prompted, choose to delete the driver software.

Restart Your Computer:

Restart your PC to complete the uninstallation.

Download and Install the Latest Driver:

Visit the manufacturer's website or your PC's manufacturer support page.

Locate the latest Bluetooth driver compatible with your system.

Download and install the driver.

Restart Again:

After installing the new driver, restart your computer again.

Check Bluetooth Functionality:

Open Device Manager to verify that the Bluetooth adapter is recognized and working correctly.

By following these steps, you can successfully reinstall the Bluetooth driver on your Windows 10/11 system, ensuring optimal performance and resolving potential connectivity issues.

If your vendor doesn't have resources for your Bluetooth the following popular drivers may be of use:

Drivers:

Generic Bluetooth Adapter Drivers Download

BCM43142a0 driver (Broadcom Bluetooth 4.0 Chipset)

Broadcom Bluetooth BCM20702a0 Driver (Windows 10, 8.1, 7, Vista, XP)

Realtek Bluetooth Driver 1.8.1037.3006 (Windows 11/10)