Bluetooth is an important functionality in Windows. You need Bluetooth enabled in your computer to connect your wireless speakers, headphones, or transfer files from your smartphone to your computer or vice versa.

Many Windows users, however, have reported issues with Bluetooth where the Bluetooth settings go missing from Windows 10.

If you are facing a similar problem, we can help. Here are some solutions to Windows 10 Missing Bluetooth Setting problems.

Fix Bluetooth settings – boot in Safe Mode then boot in Normal Mode

• Hold down Windows keys and press the R key to bring up the Run command
• In the Run command box, type msconfig and click OK
• Go to the Boot tab and navigate to Boot options
• Place a tick in the Safe boot option

• Click Apply-> OK
• Close all windows and restart your computer
• The PC will reboot in Safe Mode and Windows 10 will install missing Bluetooth drivers.
• Repeat the first three steps
• Now you have to remove the tick from the Safe Boot option

• Click Apply-> OK
• Close all windows and restart your computer
• Now Windows 10 will boot in normal mode. Check whether you can see Bluetooth settings.

Check Bluetooth Service in Windows 10

Windows has a service for each functionality. Since the Bluetooth settings are missing there is a possibility that the Bluetooth service is not able to launch itself.

By default, the Bluetooth service is scheduled to start automatically when the computer boots. However, if the Bluetooth service startup has been changed from automatic to manual, you could face problems like missing Bluetooth settings.

The good news is that you can change the service’s settings again to automatic. Here are the steps to follow.

• Press Windows + R key combination to bring up the Run command window.
• In the Run command box, type services. msc and click OK
• In the Services window, scroll the services list entries to find “Bluetooth support service”

• Double click “Bluetooth support service”
• In the Bluetooth service window, check the Service status. If it mentions stopped, click Start to start the Bluetooth support service.
• Next, click the Startup type drop-down list and select automatic

• Click Apply-> OK to save changes
• Close all windows
• Click Start -> Settings
• Click Devices
• Check whether the Bluetooth option has appeared in the left pane

Enable Bluetooth using a Physical key

Some laptops come with a physical button to start Bluetooth. Check your laptop manual to see if there’s such a button. If your laptop has a physical key for Bluetooth, use it to turn on Bluetooth.

Update Bluetooth Drivers

If none of the above options have fixed your bluetooth problem, you should try updating Bluetooth drivers. Outdated drivers are often the root cause of many problems and it is possible that the Bluetooth issue you are experiencing is because of old or faulty Bluetooth drivers.

Updating drivers manually can be difficult as you must have some technical knowledge. Plus, you must know the specifications of the Bluetooth device you are using, as well as the details of your device in order to download the correct driver.

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

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