Why is the Generic Bluetooth driver missing on my computer?
Generic Bluetooth driver can go missing from your computer if you have intentionally or accidentally uninstalled it. If that’s the case, then reinstalling would be able to resolve the issue, but according to many victims, the issue is persistent even after a number of restarts. Sometimes, the issue is nothing more than the driver being hidden. If that’s the case, then there is nothing to worry about, you will see why.
Generic Bluetooth driver missing error in Windows 11/10
If the Generic Bluetooth driver went missing and you want to troubleshoot the issue then start by checking for Optional updates. Sometimes, the new update will automatically download the missing driver and hence will resolve the issue. If the issue persists, then these are the things you can do to resolve the issue. Let us talk about them in detail.
1] Check if the Bluetooth driver is hidden
First of all, we need to check if the driver in question is hidden. To do that, you can follow the given steps. If you are not able to see the Bluetooth driver then you can move to the next solution, but if there is a driver then there is no need for you to further probe this issue. You can try connecting your Bluetooth, if you fail to do so, fix the Bluetooth issue.
2] Try Bluetooth Troubleshooter
To troubleshoot this issue, we are going to use Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter. It is available in both Windows 11 and 10, hence, we have included steps for the versions. Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter in Windows 11 Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter in Windows 10 It will take some time to complete the process and hopefully, the issue will be resolved.
3] Install the Bluetooth driver manually
If the issue persists then you have to install the Bluetooth driver manually. If you know your hardware ID you can easily search your driver online, but if you can’t then we have to search for an appropriate browser for you. To do that, follow the given steps. Now that, you know your Hardware ID, look for a suitable driver online and install it on your computer.
Hopefully, you are able to resolve the issue with the given solutions.
How do I reinstall Bluetooth Driver?
To reinstall the Bluetooth Driver, you need to follow the given steps. That’s it! Read Next: Fix Bluetooth not working after waking from Sleep.
