BluetoothView can also notify you when a new Bluetooth device is detected, by displaying a balloon in your taskbar or by playing a small beep sound. For each detected Bluetooth device, it displays the following information: Device Name, Bluetooth Address, Major Device Type, Minor DeviceType, First Detection Time, Last Detection Time, and more. Some troubleshooting methods : ALL apply to Windows 10.įix Bluetooth problems in Windows 10: FAQ <- read thisĬonnect to Bluetooth devices<- read thisįix connections to Bluetooth audio devices and wireless displays <- read thisīluetoothView is a small utility that runs in the background and monitors the activity of Bluetooth devices around you.
If the computer currently supports Bluetooth AND the drivers have been
Manually look at manufacturer's sites for drivers - and Device Maker's sites. Repeat at Device Makers - BTW at Device Makers DO NOT RUN THEIR SCANNER - check manually by model.
This is because some drivers rollback before the latest is installed (sound drivers particularly do this) so install a driver - reboot - check to be sure it is installed and repeat as needed.
(Look for BIOS, Chipset, and software updates at System Maker's site while there.)ĭownload - SAVE - go to where you put them - Right Click - RUN AD ADMIN - REBOOT after each installation.Īlways check in Device Manager - Drivers tab to be sure the version you are installing actually shows up. Now go to System Maker's site (Dell, HP, Toshiba as examples) (as rollback) and then Device Maker's site (Realtek, Intel, Nvidia, ATI as examples) and get their latest versions. Repeat that for Network - Network Card (NIC), Wifi, Sound, Mouse and Keyboard if 3rd party with their own software and drivers and any other major device drivers you have.
Now click Update Driver (this may not do anything as MS is far behind certifying drivers) - then Right Click - Uninstall - REBOOT this will refresh the driver stack. Right Click the Start Button - Device Manager - Display Adapter - write down the make and complete model of your video adapter - double click - Driver's tab - write down the version info. For each driver in the list, additional useful information is displayed: load address of the driver, description, version, product name, company that created the driver, and more.įor Drivers check System Maker as fallbacks and Device Maker's which are the most current. Run DriverView - set VIEW to Hide Microsoft drivers - update those without Dump in their name.ĭriverView - Free - utility displays the list of all device drivers currently loaded on your system. Good idea to update all the major drivers :Ĭheck with System Maker (Motherboard Maker for custom systems) for updates to the BIOS, low level chipset drivers, and the major on-board and separate device drivers.
Ask their support and in their forums about any known issues.Īlso update the BIOS and chipset drivers while there as they can also affect the Bluetooth operation. That is an Insignia Adapter which is a proprietary brand of BestBuy.,Ĭheck with BOTH BestBuy Support and FAQ and ask in their community forums.Ĭheck with your System/Motherboard maker and install the latest Bluetooth Drivers. Start - Settings - Update & Security - Troubleshoot - "Bluetooth" and "Hardware and Devices" troubleshooters. Right Click Start button - Device Manage - look under USB and the Network adapters (as needed) - if it is shown click on the device then click on the Drivers tab - Update drivers. If you will work with me I will be here to help until the issue is resolved. Please remember as independents we are not responsible for the development of Windows or the computer hardware and drivers. Hi SignWho, I am Rob, an independent and a 12 time and dual award MVP specializing in Windows troubleshooting and Bluescreen analysis.