If you're using Windows 7 and want to connect you computer with your wireless keyboard, mouse or
headset, or to transfer files from your smart phone to your computer through Bluetooth, you need to first turn on Bluetooth on Windows 7. This article will show you how to do it. You'll learn: Show
How to turn on Bluetooth on Windows 7 easilyNormally you can turn on Bluetooth on Windows 7 by taking these easy steps:
But if you don't see the Bluetooth icon in the system tray, don' worry, you can try the methods below to solve the problem. What to do if you can't turn on Bluetooth on Windows 7Here are the top 3 ways to fix Bluetooth issues on Windows 7. Just work your way down the list until you find the one that works for you.
Fix 1: Update your Bluetooth driverBluetooth needs the supporting hardware and software to work. When you're sure your computer is Bluetooth capable but you somehow can't use it, the most likely cause is a Bluetooth driver problem. Fortunately, this is also the easiest problems to fix. There are two ways to update your Bluetooth driver -- manually or automatically. Update your Bluetooth driver manually -- You can update your Bluetooth driver manually by going to the hardware manufacturer’s website, and searching for the latest driver for your Bluetooth. But if you take this approach, be sure to choose the driver that's compatible with the exact model number of your hardware, and your version of Windows. Update your Bluetooth driver automatically -- If you don’t have the time, patience or skills to update your driver manually, you can, instead, do it automatically with Driver Easy. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing. Driver Easy handles it all.
Fix 2: Re-enable the Bluetooth driver software in Device Manager
If you don’t see the "Bluetooth Radios" category, find your Bluetooth adapter in the “Network adapters” category. It normally contains your network card that you use to connect to wireless or wired networks. 3) Right-click on your Bluetooth device and select Disable. 4) Right-click on your device again, then click Enable. 5) Click Show hidden icons. Can you see the Bluetooth icon now? If you do, congratulations. You've fixed the problem. But if it's still not there, try Fix 3, below. Fix 3: Make sure the Bluetooth Support Service is running
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