But, there have been times when users reported that the Bluetooth icon vanished from the taskbar. Generally, changed system settings lead to the vanishing of the Bluetooth icon. However, there may be other probable reasons.
How to Fix Bluetooth Icon Missing Issue in Windows?
Before jumping to the solutions, you should check whether your PC’s motherboard has a Bluetooth module. Have a look at your Model number and search online if Bluetooth falls into the bucket of your specs. But, if you are aware of having Bluetooth on your computer, then you should move on to the fixes given below:
Change Bluetooth Settings
The Bluetooth icon must be put on the taskbar from its settings to appear there in the first place. By default, Bluetooth comes enabled from the settings to put it on the taskbar. But, it may have changed unknowingly, or some bug might have initiated so. In such a case, you can check and modify the settings to make the Bluetooth icon reappear on the taskbar. Follow the steps mentioned below:
Bluetooth Troubleshooter
Windows has got its own troubleshooter programs to detect and resolve various problems caused within the modular hardware connected to the motherboard. You can give it a try by running the Bluetooth Troubleshooter to fix the icon disappearing issue. The steps to execute the troubleshooting program are mentioned below:
Update Drivers
The driver software is very important for any component to work properly. If Bluetooth drivers aren’t updated on time, they can cause various errors in the overall functioning of the Bluetooth, including the discussed missing icon problem. Therefore let’s move on to update the Bluetooth drivers using the device manager:
Reinstall Drivers
Updated devices may cause a bit of glitch, but damaged driver files will alter the functioning massively. Updating drivers won’t fix the existing corrupted files; thus, the issue causing the Bluetooth icon to disappear won’t resolve. Follow the steps below to reinstall the Bluetooth drivers:
Start and Automate Bluetooth Support Service
Bluetooth’s functioning is massively handled and eased out by the Bluetooth Support Service in Windows. If it’s not started, Bluetooth connectivity errors can occur. Better to inspect and start the service, and if you don’t want to face any further problems while trying to pair with devices, you can automate the service. The steps to check and automate Bluetooth Support Services from the Services Utility have been mentioned below:
