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    By Viney DhimanFebruary 9, 2022Updated:February 10, 2022No Comments5 Mins Read
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    Many users reporting that Bluetooth toggle or option is disappeared in Windows 11 PC. The issue is common among all the Windows 11 users, but users who have upgraded to Windows 11 from Windows 10 are reporting more about this issue.

    Mostly Bluetooth option is missing or Bluetooth disappeared issue is caused due to conflicting drivers, third-party applications, and sometimes it may be due to hardware issues.

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    Fix – Bluetooth Option/Toggle Disappeared after Upgrading to Windows 11
    Turn Off Airplane Mode
    Ensure Bluetooth icon is added to Quick Settings
    Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter
    Update Bluetooth Drivers
    Reinstall Bluetooth Driver
    Start Bluetooth Support Service

    Fix – Bluetooth Option/Toggle Disappeared after Upgrading to Windows 11

    Fortunately, there are certain troubleshooting steps that you can follow to fix the Bluetooth option that disappeared on your PC. Let’s start with first method:

    Turn Off Airplane Mode

    If you have turned on an airplane more on your PC, then you may face this issue. Try turning off the airplane mode to get the Bluetooth option back.

    To do so, press the Windows + A key combo. This will open the Quick Settings. 

    Next, in the Quick Settings window, click on the Airplane Mode icon if it is highlighted in blue to turn it off. When the Airplane Mode icon is grey, then that means it is turned off.

    Airplane Mode

    Ensure Bluetooth icon is added to Quick Settings

    Make sure the Bluetooth icon is added to the Quick Settings. If the icon is not added to the Quick Settings, then you can add it by following the steps givenp̣ below-

    Press the Windows + A key combo to open the Quick Settings. 

    Click on the Edit Quick Settings icon (pencil icon).

    Customize Quick Settings

    Now, click on the Add icon.

    Add Icon

    From the menu that opens up, select Bluetooth from the list. By doing so, the Bluetooth icon will be added to the Quick Settings.

    Bluetooth

    Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter

    Another troubleshooting step to follow is running the Bluetooth troubleshooter. Given below are the steps to run the Bluetooth Troubleshooter:

    Press the Windows + I key combo to open the Settings app on your PC. In the System tab of the Settings app, click on Troubleshoot option.

    Troubleshoot

    Next, click on Other troubleshooter. 

    Other Troubleshooters

    After doing so, click on the Run button next to the Bluetooth option. Follow the on-screen instructions to run the Bluetooth troubleshooter.

    Bluetooth Troubleshooter

    Update Bluetooth Drivers

    The Bluetooth option may get disappeared from your PC because of outdated drivers. You should try updating the Bluetooth drivers, to fix the issue.

    Press the Windows key on your keyboard to open the Start Menu. In the Start Menu search for Device Manager, and then click on the relevant search result to open the Device Manager.

    Device Manager

    In the Device Manager, expand the Bluetooth section by double-clicking on it.

    Now, right-click on your Bluetooth adapter, and then click on Update Driver. 

    Update Driver

    After doing so, click on Search Automatically for drivers to update the drivers from the internet.

    Search Automatically For Drivers

    If you receive a message that your drivers are upto date, then try the next method.

    Reinstall Bluetooth Driver

    If updating the Bluetooth driver didn’t fix the issue for you, then you should try reinstalling the Bluetooth drivers. To reinstall the Bluetooth driver, follow the steps given below-

    Press the Windows key to open Start Menu, and then search for Device Manager. Click on Device Manager from the search result to open it.

    Device Manager

    In the Device Manager, expand the Bluetooth section by double-clicking on it.

    Now, right-click on the Bluetooth adapter, and then from the menu that opens up, click on Uninstall Device. 

    Uninstall Driver

    After you have uninstalled the Bluetooth driver, restart your PC to automatically reinstall it.

    Additional step, if this fails to fix the issue, then you need head over to manufacturer driver webpage and from there download the latest version of Bluetooth drivers. It is highly possible that, your device manufacturer has released the latest driver

    Start Bluetooth Support Service

    Another thing to do is start the Bluetooth Support Service. Many times this service may get disabled by a third-party app, and the Bluetooth option may get disappeared in Windows 11. Starting the Bluetooth Support Service may fix the issue you have been facing-

    Press the Windows key to open the Start Menu on your PC. In the Start Menu, search for Services and click on the relevant search result to open the Services app window.

    Services

    In the Services app window, search for Bluetooth Support Service and then double-click on it. This will open the Bluetooth Support Service Properties. 

    Bluetooth Support Service

    Here, ensure the Service Status is running. If not, then click on the Start option. 

    Next, click on the drop-down menu next to the Startup Type and select Automatic from the list.

    Automatic

    Once done, click on Apply and then click on OK. Close the Services window, and the issue should be fixed by now.

    Bluetooth Support Service Properties

    So these are some possible ways using which you can fix Bluetooth button or toggle missing in Windows 11. If all the methods fails to fix the issue, then you can perform in-place upgrade of Windows 11.

    Alternatively, you can reset Windows 11 PC or Reinstall Windows 11.

    Please do not hesitate to Contact me on Twitter if you want assistance with issue related to Windows 11, Windows 10, and Edge browser. I will try my best to assist you ASAP. (Follow me first and then PM your issue on Twitter)

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