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Bluetooth is convenient but doesn't always work well, even with Bluetooth enabled on your laptop. If you're unable to use Bluetooth and unsure why, this article helps troubleshoot and fix Bluetooth issues on Windows 7, also applicable to Windows 10.
Guide to Fix Bluetooth Not Working on Windows 7
Method 1: Re-pairing Devices
If Bluetooth is enabled but unable to connect to target devices, try re-pairing them to check if the Bluetooth issue persists on your Windows computer.
Firstly, open Control Panel by typing control panel in the Search box on the Start Menu, then select to open from the search results list.
In the Control Panel window, locate and click on Devices and Printers.
On the screen, you'll see a list of all connected devices. What you need to do is find the target Bluetooth device, right-click on it, and select Remove Device.
The next step is to pair the device again by clicking on Add Device located at the top corner. Follow the on-screen instructions to pair the device and check if the issue persists.
Method 2: Allow Bluetooth Devices to Find Your PC
Sometimes Bluetooth works fine on your computer or laptop but cannot be found when scanning on the other device. So, you can try allowing Bluetooth devices to scan to find your PC and troubleshoot Bluetooth issues on your Windows computer.
To do this, first find and right-click on your computer in the Devices and Printers window, then select Bluetooth Settings.
In the Bluetooth Settings window, check the box next to Allow Bluetooth devices to find this PC, then click OK to save the changes.
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Method 3: Utilize Windows Hardware Troubleshooter
If all previous methods fail, the last resort is to try the Windows Hardware Troubleshooter integrated into the operating system to fix the issue.
First, type Troubleshooter into the Search box on the Start Menu to open it.
Next, in the Troubleshooting window, find and click on the Hardware and Sound link.
This action will display a series of options. Here, locate and select Hardware and Devices, then follow the on-screen instructions to fix the issue.
Method 4: You need to check the Bluetooth Driver by:
- Right-click on Computer and select Properties, then choose Device Manager
In the window that appears, locate Bluetooth, right-click, and select Properties. You need to check if the Driver is Disabled, if so, you need to Enable it.
It could also be due to your Driver version being too old, you can choose Update driver to let Windows automatically download and install the latest version.
Method 5: Check if the Bluetooth services running on the computer are disabled, by:
- Select Start/Run and type service.msc
In the window that appears, locate Bluetooth Support Service and select Restart the Service. If this item is disabled, select Start the Service to start it up.
In addition to the above two methods, you can also install additional Bluetooth drivers (Bluetooth adapters) for your computer to support Bluetooth control. If you still encounter errors during usage, you need to download the Fix308817 error fix provided by Windows for installation and error correction.
Method 6: Bluetooth not available error sometimes occurs in this case, so try applying this method and see how it goes. This error occurs on both Windows 10 and Windows 7.
So, with the methods mentioned above by Mytour, hopefully, they will help you fix Bluetooth issues on your laptop, allowing Bluetooth to work normally again. If you encounter any errors or difficulties during the process, feel free to leave a message here, and Mytour will respond to your queries as soon as possible.
If you're facing issues on Windows 10 when encountering Bluetooth not working error, don't worry too much as this is a common issue that Mytour has provided guidance on how to fix Bluetooth not working on Windows 10 to see what the solution is.
In addition, for some users facing obstacles due to specific Windows versions, especially Windows 10, unable to use Bluetooth. And if you're one of them, then the article guiding on how to connect and disconnect Bluetooth on Windows 10 will help you perform this step quickly.
