I'm really frustrated with my Bluetooth not working at all after reinstalling Windows. I've tried uninstalling and reinstalling drivers from Realtek, Intel, and Gigabyte, but nothing seems to help. My Bluetooth is installed, and it tries to connect, but it can't find any devices, like printers, headsets, phones, or controllers. I have a Gigabyte B650 AX motherboard, and everything was working fine before the reinstall. What can I do to fix this?
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If none of that works, it might be a hardware issue, especially if the onboard controller isn't responding after reinstalling Windows. You might want to consider getting a USB Bluetooth dongle as a temporary fix since you mentioned it was working before the reinstall.
Have you tried turning it off and on again? It sounds basic, but sometimes that really is the best first step. Also, just to be sure, make sure your Bluetooth antenna is properly connected if you’re using a desktop.
I've turned it off and on about a thousand times.
Since your issue started after a Windows reinstall, it might be related to drivers. Make sure you're using the latest Bluetooth driver from the Gigabyte support page. Sometimes, reinstalling drivers doesn’t work unless you do a proper uninstall first. Check the link for the driver if you haven't already!
Is this on a laptop? I had a similar issue where the Bluetooth was disabled by a hardware key combo. Some laptops have function keys that toggle Bluetooth on and off. Double-check if you might have accidentally hit a key combination that disabled it. It might save you a lot of hassle!
Also, have you updated your BIOS? Sometimes, an outdated BIOS can cause compatibility issues with hardware after a Windows reinstall. It might be worth checking for updates on the Gigabyte website.
I really hope it's not hardware! It was all fine before the reinstall.