Last Updated on April 9, 2021 by Rick Darlinton
We know how bad it feels when you try to connect your devices with your Windows 10 but end up seeing the “Windows 10 Bluetooth toggle missing “ error. The option to turn on or off Bluetooth in Windows 10 may disappear due to certain reasons such as a corrupt file, outdated software, or something else. No matter what causes the problem, in this post, you are going to find several solutions about how to fix the Bluetooth toggle missing in Windows 10
Update Bluetooth Driver in Device Manager
The first solution we recommend while having the Bluetooth toggle missing problem on your windows pc is to update the Bluetooth driver in the Device Manager. Follow the steps to update the Bluetooth drive
1. In the Cortana search box, Enter Device Manager
2. Next, navigate to System devices
3. Find the Bluetooth option and then right-click on it. After that, select Update driver software
4. Here, There are two options: Search automatically for the updated driver software or browse my computer for driver software. Just select one of them and follow the steps
Uninstall and reinstall Bluetooth Driver
Many people tried to uninstall and reinstall their Bluetooth driver in Windows 10 to fix the windows 10 Bluetooth toggle missing error. It is simple to do so just by following the steps below
1. Type Device manager in the start menu and then find the Bluetooth-related devices in the list. Sometimes, Bluetooth is under the system devices category.
2. Now right-click the Bluetooth related devices and click on Uninstall
3. Turn off your computer and restart it again\
4. Download and reinstall the latest Bluetooth driver from the manufacturer’s website
Exchange WLAN adapter or card
If you have 2 WLAN adapters or cards for your computer, exchanging a WLAN adapter or card may fix the Bluetooth toggle missing problem.
1. Disable the Bluetooth by navigating to Settings>Devices>Bluetooth &Other Devices.
2. Locate the Bluetooth option and disable it
3. Turn off your computer and restart the PC
4. Now type the control panel in the start menu and go to Network and internet>change adapter settings. Just double-click another WLAN connection and see whether the Bluetooth toggle appears again
Try to run Bluetooth troubleshoot
Running troubleshoot in Windows can fix many different kinds of windows problems you face, be it the network disconnection or the application stops working properly. So if the Bluetooth toggle is missing on your computer, running Bluetooth troubleshoot may help fix the problem.
1. Enter Settings in the Start menu and navigate to Update and Security
2. Next, go to Troubleshoot>Bluetooth and click on Run Troubleshoot
3. Just wait patiently until the process is complete
4. Restart your computer and check again
Turn off and on the airplane mode
Although this is simple to operate, many people may forget to use this trick to fix many Windows-related problems such as the Bluetooth toggle missing problem.
Create a system restore point
Sometimes, you may have this Bluetooth toggle missing problem after you may install some unknown third-party corrupt programs or just modifying the registry. If this is the case, creating a system restore point is possible to fix the issue.
1. Type Create system point in the Start menu
2. Navigate to system protection and tap on CREATE option. If this is not available, you need to firstly click on a driver and click on Configure icon to change the setting
3. Type a name to create a system point
Turn off Windows 10 fast startup
The fast startup is a built-in feature that enables your PC to start faster after the shutdown. This is the recommended option for Windows users but sometimes it may be the culprit of some windows-related errors such as missing Bluetooth toggle. To turn off the fast startup feature, follow the steps below
1. In the start menu, enter Power options and then click on What the power buttons do
2. In this section, find the option of Turn on fast startup (recommended) and untick this option.
In general, these are some recommended ways you should try when the Bluetooth toggle missing error occurs in Windows. You can follow the steps introduced above and get the issue fixed.
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