How to Fix Bluetooth Driver Error in Windows 10

Jun. 23, 2022 / Updated by Daphne to Windows 10

The Bluetooth driver error could occur when you connect a Bluetooth speaker, keyboard or mouse to your Windows 10 PC. The error is usually caused by outdated or incompatible drivers. It could be easily resolved by updating your drivers. Here are 5 ways to fix the Bluetooth driver error in Windows 10.

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1. Fix Bluetooth Driver Error in Windows 10 through Device Manager

If the Bluetooth driver is outdated or not compatible with your Bluetooth device, the Bluetooth driver error could take place. To fix the Bluetooth driver error in Windows 10, you could use Device Manager to update your Bluetooth driver.

Step 1. Right click the Start button and then click Device Manager.

Step 2. In Device Manager, locate Bluetooth and expand it.

Step 3. Right click on Generic Bluetooth Adapter and select Update driver.

Step 4. Select Search automatically for updated driver software.

Windows will search for the Bluetooth driver. If Windows doesn't find a suitable Bluetooth driver for you, you could look for one on your PC manufacturer's website.

2. Quick Way to Fix Bluetooth Driver Error in Windows 10

If you don’t want to spend tremendous time in searching for the related Bluetooth driver yourself, here is one driver update utility we recommend using -- Driver Talent. It could detect your Bluetooth driver issue within a few seconds, and then automatically download and install the most compatible version for your computer. All the drives are safe and well tested.

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Here are 3 easy steps to update the Bluetooth driver for Windows 10, both 64 bit and 32 bit.

Step 1. Scan Your PC

Start Driver Talent. Click “Scan” to identify your driver issues.

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Step 2. Update Drivers to Fix Blue Driver Error in Windows 10

After the scanning process is complete, click “Update” to update your drivers to the latest version. Click “Repair” to fix the problematic Bluetooth driver.

Step 3.Run SFC commands

Sudden power fluctuations can damage system components, leading to errors, such as missing generic Bluetooth drivers. If this is the case, please use the System File Checker utility. This is the basic step of work:

1. Type command prompt in the search box, and then right-click the matching result.

2. Select "Run as Administrator" on the context menu. When prompted by the UAC window, click Yes.

3. Next, type sfc /scannow in the elevated window and press Enter.

Step 4. Use DISM command to repair system damage

If the problem persists, try to execute some DISM code.

Start the command prompt with administrative privileges, and then run the following codes in sequence. Make sure to press Enter at the end of each command line:

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /CheckHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /ScanHealth

DISM /Online /Cleanup-Image /RestoreHealth

When it is over, reboot the system for the latest changes to take effect.

Step 5. Reboot Your PC

Reboot your PC to make the drivers update come into effect.

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