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Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found Error And Top Fixes

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As digital devices have increased considerably over the past few years, it has become essential to connect them with your computer to transfer the files. It may be your mobile phones, digital SLR cameras, iPads, speakers, keyboards, Bluetooth-enabled mice, and many more.

Transferring files to the computer or working with them has never been easy without Bluetooth. Transferring large-size files is not always possible through emails or Wi-Fi. Even removing the external drive to copy the files to the computer is also a cumbersome process.

One of the easiest ways to transfer the files is through Bluetooth. Apart from the hardware like the CPU, motherboard, processor, etc., a Bluetooth peripheral device is one of the most essential supporting accessories to connect your computer to other devices.


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Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found Error

Before we proceed to solve the ‘Bluetooth peripheral device, no driver found’ error in your Windows operated computer, it is best to know a bit about them. Once you understand the basics, it will be easy for you to understand the error and the methods to fix it.

Apart from the standard hardware, any other devices connected to it are generally called peripheral devices. So it can be a scanner, a printer, a mouse, and many others that are also there to be included in the list of such devices.

The peripheral devices can be input or output devices. For example, the keyboard, mouse, scanner, etc., are known as input devices, and printer, speakers and monitor, etc., are called output devices on the other hand. Storage devices like the pen-drives and external hard disks are the third type of devices.

Again many of them serve dual purposes like the CD-Rom, and they fall in the fourth category. Thus we can conclude that peripheral devices can be used for internal as well as external operations. 

Many of them can be connected to the computer through cables and wireless using Bluetooth connection technology. With the advanced Bluetooth system added to the computers, portability is not a problem anymore. One needs to place Bluetooth devices within the connection limit and do the needful using their computers.

However, sometimes, they can give a problem, and your computer screen can pop up the message “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found.” It is best to know the solution for this error and work smoothly. 


The advantages of using Bluetooth devices 

Now you must be thinking about what the advantages or benefits of such devices are. When it comes to the advantages of using such devices, they are actually many.

The significant advantage of using a Bluetooth peripheral device with your computer system is portability and connectivity. Gone are the days when one needed numerous wires and cables to connect them with the computer.

With Bluetooth connectivity, one can connect any devices using the system, and the USB and other ports remain free for connecting devices that do not work with a Bluetooth connection.


Fixing the Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found problems

Now let’s get to the most important part of this article. If you are using Bluetooth peripheral device with your Windows operating system, you often get the error message of a missing driver. It may happen that you may have accidentally deleted the driver files from your computer.

Again, the problem may occur if you had formatted the hard disk, upgraded the Windows operating system, the operating system had failed to update the driver software, or you have reinstalled Windows.

So it can be any one of the many possible reasons. Whatever the reason, one has to fix the “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found” error to work smoothly. If you don’t somehow manage to fix it, the issue will persist.

There are many ways to fix the errors, including using some of the best third-party software. Third-party software like Driver Easy is the best solution to fix the error.

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Method 1: Using third-party software

If you are not tech-savvy, it is best to download and use Driver Easy software to update or fix your Bluetooth peripheral device error issues. The software automatically identifies your operating system and the errors in the Bluetooth driver and rectifies them.

Driver Easy offers both a free as well as a paid version to choose from. So one can employ the free as well as pro-version of it.

With the pro-version, it is effortless to correct the errors with few clicks, and one can get a money-back guarantee within 30 days if dissatisfied with the solution.

After downloading the Driver Easy software, your next step will be to install it on your computer or PC. Then, run the software and click the “scan now” button. The software will scan your computer and detect Bluetooth problems.

Driver Easy

Then, one only needs to click the update button. You can find the “Update” icon next to the flagged USB driver. The Driver Easy software will automatically download the correct version of the software and install it. However, this is available in the Free- version of the software.

If you are using the pro-version of the software, then select the “Update All” icon. Then, Driver Easy will be downloaded and installed automatically and even install the missing drivers. In addition to that, it will update to the latest edition of the Bluetooth peripheral device driver as per your system requirements.

Fix Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found Error Using Driver Easy

Method 2. Updating manually 

If you are tech-savvy and find yourself interested in handling technical tasks, you can manually fix the “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found” error.

For example, one can visit the manufacturer’s website, look for the latest driver and download it. You can also search the Windows 10 Device Manager to rectify the error.

While using the Device Manager of your Windows 10 operating system, go for the Control Panel and then navigate to the Device Manager.

Open the Device Manager, then locate the “Other Devices” subfolder or segment. Expand the segment. Select the “Bluetooth peripheral device” sub-menu and click on it. You will get the “Update Driver” option.

Updat Driver to fix Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found Error

Click That. A pop-up window will open up on your computer screen. Select “Browse my computer for driver software.”

Select "Browse my computer for driver software"

It will be the second item on the pop-up menu. Click it, and you will be prompted to click various options. Click the “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.”

Then select the “Hard Disk” option. You will find it at the bottom of the screen. Now select the “Install from Disk” option and then select “Browse” on the pop-up window.

select the "Install from Disk" option

Find out the driver setup file on your computer or have downloaded it and follow the installation instructions to complete the setup.

Restart the computer after the installation is complete to free your computer from the “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found” error. 

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However, note that this process is only possible if you have existing Bluetooth device software on your computer or downloaded it from the manufacturer’s website. So it will not work if you don’t have that software on your PC.

  1. If you are thinking of taking help from the manufacturer, then, in the beginning, note your Windows Operating System from the BIOS section. You can also get the details by opening the File Explorer and then looking into the “Properties” section.
  2. Your Operating System details are available in the System category. After knowing the details about your operating system, visit the manufacturer’s website and search for the compatible driver for your Bluetooth peripheral device. 
  3. The compatible files available on the manufacturer’s website are auto-executable. One can also download the files and complete the setup following on-screen instructions or follow the Device Manager’s setup process as mentioned above. 
  4. Restart the computer after the installation and configuration are complete to work glitch-free.  

Method 3. Trying Microsoft Mobile Device

One can fix the “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found” error by downloading the Microsoft Mobile Device (MMD) for their Windows 10 operating system. After downloading the MMD, one needs to install the driver through the Device Manager.

And, the next step will be to select the 32 bit or 64-bit compatible driver as per your system requirement and download it from the Microsoft Download Center. Double click the setup file for launching the installation wizard.

Open the “Device Manager” and expand it to select the “Other devices.” Select the Bluetooth peripheral device and right-click on it. You will get the “Update Driver” option in the menu. Select it.

Try Microsoft Mobile Device to fix Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found Error

A screen will pop up giving the option “Browse my computer for Driver Software.”

Browse my computer for Driver Software

Select it and then select “Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.”

Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

followed by “Bluetooth Radios.” Click next.

Bluetooth Radios

Select “Microsoft Cooperation” from the manufacturers’ list.

Microsoft Cooperation Option

Next, proceed to select “Windows Mobile-Based device support” and click “Next.”

select "Windows Mobile-Based device support"

Go on continuing the “Next” prompt until you are prompted with “Finish.” Click it to end the process. In the end, search again for “Windows Mobile-based device support” inside the “Bluetooth Radios” to see if the driver is installed correctly.

Windows Mobile-based device support

Now, you need to restart your computer and check if the “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found” error exists or not by trying to connect any nearby Bluetooth device with your computer.


Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Q: Why am I getting the “Bluetooth Peripheral Devices No Driver Found Error” on my Windows computer?

A: The error typically occurs due to outdated Bluetooth drivers, incompatible hardware, disabled Bluetooth services, or a corrupted Bluetooth stack.

Q: How can I update my Bluetooth drivers?

A: Visit the website of your device’s manufacturer and search for the latest Bluetooth drivers compatible with your operating system. Download and install the updated drivers, and then restart your computer.

Q: What should I do if my Bluetooth device is incompatible with my computer?

A: If your Bluetooth device is incompatible with your computer’s Bluetooth adapter, consider purchasing a Bluetooth device that is compatible with your computer.

Q: How do I enable Bluetooth services on Windows?

A: Press the Windows key + R to open the Run dialog box. Type “services.msc” and press Enter. Locate the “Bluetooth Support Service,” right-click on it, select “Properties,” set the Startup type to “Automatic,” click “Apply,” and then “OK.” Restart your computer.

Q: What can I do if resetting the Bluetooth stack doesn’t resolve the error?

A: If resetting the Bluetooth stack doesn’t work, update your computer’s operating system, disable antivirus or firewall software temporarily, disconnect and reconnect the Bluetooth device, or restart the Bluetooth device and your computer.

Q: Are there any other factors that could cause the error?

A: Yes, other factors such as software conflicts, antivirus or firewall settings, or a temporary glitch in the Bluetooth connection can also contribute to the error.

To Sum It Up

Working with computer and allied input or output devices has become like a cakewalk with the Bluetooth peripheral device. Forget identifying the cables and wires to connect a particular device or avoid their clutter, making connections confusing.

With the Bluetooth connectivity technology incorporated in almost all input and output devices, portability and working with them have become easy.

However, sometimes the driver gives a problem for various reasons, and your computer pops up the message “Bluetooth peripheral device no driver found.” 

Follow any of the above methods to rectify the issues. However, downloading the Driver Easy software and solving the problems is the most effortless process the solutions. It is time to work smart, keeping the Bluetooth device driver in perfect condition.

Jack
Jack

10 years of experience in information and computer technology. Passionate about electronic devices, smartphones, computers, and modern technology.

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