If you have already tried some basic steps like reconnecting the Bluetooth adapter, turning off and on Bluetooth and Bluetooth device, etc., and the problem still persists, then check the solutions added below.
Fix Bluetooth Driver Error on Windows 11/10
Here is a list of solutions that might be helpful to get rid of this Driver error problem for your Bluetooth device: Let’s check all these solutions.
1] Run Bluetooth Troubleshooter
The built-in Bluetooth troubleshooter of Windows 11/10 OS can help you find and fix various problems by checking Bluetooth capability, turning on Bluetooth, etc. This might work for this problem too. So, you should run the Bluetooth troubleshooter and see if this works. We have covered the steps for running the Bluetooth troubleshooter for Windows 11 and Windows 10 separately. Windows 11
The steps are as follows: Windows 10
Here are the steps: The troubleshooter will automatically fix the problem(s) it finds or it will provide the fixes you can apply.
2] Update Bluetooth Drivers
In many cases, outdated, corrupt, or incompatible drivers are most likely the reason that a device doesn’t function properly. If that is the case in this problem, then you should update Bluetooth drivers and check if it resolves the issue. There are multiple ways to update a Bluetooth driver: Once the Bluetooth driver is installed, restart your computer.
3] Restart Bluetooth Support Service
If Bluetooth Support Service is not running or stopped for some reason, then it may cause your Bluetooth device to not operate properly. This might be the reason that you are getting this Driver error for your Bluetooth device. Therefore, you should try to restart the Bluetooth Support Service. Here are the steps: A Service Control box will open that will automatically restart this service. Once done, that box will be closed automatically. After restarting Bluetooth Support Service, you should also set its Startup type to Automatic. For that, use these steps:
Double-click on Bluetooth Support Service. A Properties box will openAccess the General tab in that boxClick on the drop-down menu available for the Startup type sectionSelect the Automatic option in that menuPress the OK button.
If these solutions don’t work, then you should uninstall your Bluetooth device and restart your computer. You can uninstall a device driver using Device Manager (including the Bluetooth driver). Once you do that, Windows will automatically reinstall the Bluetooth driver after the restart and then it might fix the issue.
Why does it say Driver error for Bluetooth?
The Bluetooth Driver error may be caused by an incompatible or corrupt driver installed on your Windows 11/10 computer or there can be some other reason for that. In such a case, you should update your Bluetooth driver or grab the compatible driver for your device and install it. You can also try restarting Bluetooth Support Service or use the Bluetooth troubleshooter to fix it. All these solutions with the necessary steps are covered in this post above.
Why Bluetooth is not working on Windows 10?
The reason why Bluetooth is not working in Windows 11/10 could be anything. Maybe the Bluetooth driver is corrupt or outdated, hardware and software combination is mismatched, multiple Bluetooth devices are conflicting to connect with Bluetooth, etc. In such a case, you can try some fixes such as updating the Bluetooth driver, checking if your Bluetooth device is compatible with your computer, running the Windows 11/10 Bluetooth troubleshooter, etc. Hope this will help. Read next: Fix Bluetooth connection problems in Windows 11/10.
