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Windows can’t install Bluetooth peripheral device [EXPERT TIP]

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Updated onAugust 5, 2024

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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:

Bluetooth peripherals are great, especially if you don’t like dealing with wires, but many Windows 10 users reportedWindows was unable to install Bluetooth peripheral devicemessage on their PC. So what is this error message and how can we fix it?

What can I do if Windows won’t install Bluetooth peripheral device?This issue is usually caused by drivers, so the first thing you need to do is to update your Bluetooth drivers. You can do that automatically or manually from the Device Manager. If your Bluetooth drivers aren’t the problem, try updating other drivers to fix this issue.

What to do ifWindows wasn’t able to install Bluetooth peripheral device?

What to do ifWindows wasn’t able to install Bluetooth peripheral device?

1. Manually update Bluetooth driver

If you’re gettingWindows was unable to install Bluetooth peripheral devicemessage, perhaps the best solution would be to manually update your Bluetooth drivers. Follow these steps:

2. Automatically update Bluetooth driver

You can also automatically update your Bluetooth driver in order to fixWindows unable to install Bluetooth peripheral deviceerror.

While the manual process provides you with a detailed update, the automatic process is faster, more convenient and generally more efficient.

To update Bluetooth Driver automatically, follow these steps:

Once this is done, check to see if the driver is successfully installed. This issue should now be resolved.

Alternatively, you can use athird-party toolto automatically update all your driverswith just a couple of clicks.

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3. Update alternative drivers

Windows was unable to install Bluetooth peripheral devicemessage can sometimes appear if other drivers on your system are out of date. To fix this, just do the following:

This article has outlined three possible solutions for theWindows was unable to install Bluetooth peripheral deviceerror. Feel free to try all of our solutions and let us know if they worked for you in the comments section below.

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Ivan Jenic

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Passionate about all elements related to Windows and combined with his innate curiosity, Ivan has delved deep into understanding this operating system, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.

When he’s not tackling diverse driver-related problems, Ivan enjoys watching good movies and spending time hiking with his family and friends.

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Ivan has delved deep into understanding the Windows OS, with a specialization in drivers and driver troubleshooting.