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Bluetooth driver missing in Windows 11

Feb 17, 2026
If your Bluetooth driver is missing, you may be unable to connect to wireless headphones, mice, keyboards, and other essential peripherals. This frustrating issue often manifests as a complete absence of the Bluetooth toggle in Settings, a grayed-out icon in the system tray, or the Bluetooth category missing entirely from Device Manager. In this video, we will show you how to resolve this issue and restore your Bluetooth driver. We will also consider a scenario where the driver goes missing after a Windows Update. Link: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/bluetooth-driver-missing-in-windows-11 00:00 Intro 00:43 Run the automated Bluetooth Troubleshooter and toggle Airplane Mode 01:24 Add the legacy driver from the Device Manager 02:08 Install the correct driver from your manufacturer 03:03 Restart Bluetooth Support Service 03:36 Check the Physical Hardwar run : Services.msc Other Links: https://www.thewindowsclub.com/contact-support-app-windows-10 https://www.thewindowsclub.com/where-to-download-drivers-for-windows-10