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#Bluetooth shows up as bcm43142a0 in device manager how to
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#Bluetooth shows up as bcm43142a0 in device manager driver

Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it. Watch out for ads on the sites that may advertise products frequently classified as a PUP (Potentially Unwanted Products). The pages appear to be providing accurate, safe information. Standard Disclaimer: There are links to non-Microsoft websites. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. This reinstalls Windows in about an hour while saving your files, apps and most settings, solves many problems while also bringing it up to the latest version 1909 which you need anyway and by the most stable method. Then continue with the other steps to go over your install most thoroughly.ġ0) If nothing else helps you can run a Repair Install by installing the Media Creation Tool and choosing from it to Upgrade Now. Start with Step 4 to turn off Startup freeloaders which can conflict and cause issues, then Step 7 to check for infection the most thorough way, then step 10 to check for damaged System Files. ĩ) Go over this checklist to make sure the install is set up correctly, optimized for best performance, and any needed repairs get done. You can also let the Updates install again as they may not cause the same problem, then if they do use one of the above methods to remove and block them.Ĩ) If you think the BT adapter has failed, you can replace it easily with a USB nano adapter like this one. If that doesn't work you can also Go Back in Repair Mode as shown here:

#Bluetooth shows up as bcm43142a0 in device manager update

ĥ) Try the Bluetooth troubleshooter at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.Ħ) Try turning off Fast Startup at Settings > System > Power & Sleep > Additional Power Settings > Choose what Power buttons do > Change settings that are unavailable > uncheck Fast Startup.ħ) If this was caused by a Version Update then for 10 days you can roll it back in Settings>Update & Security>Recovery and then hide it until it matures using the Hide Updates Tool which is explained more here:

#Bluetooth shows up as bcm43142a0 in device manager driver

If the BT driver is not there, access the View tab in Device Manager to 'Show Hidden Devices.'ģ) Make sure you're pairing correctly as shown here. If these fail Uninstall the Driver, restart PC to reinstall.

Install it even if it's the same or newer than the one in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start button.Ģ) Right click Start button to access Device Manager, locate Bluetooth device (if necessary from View tab Show Hidden Devices), on Driver tab see if Roll Back is available, if not try Update Driver, first automatically, then Browse, then Let Me Pick to try all previously installed Drivers. Many problems right now are being solved by updating to the latest version of Windows 10 so if you want to skip to that step see the Repair Install at bottom:ġ) Try Updating the Bluetooth driver from the PC maker's Support Downloads webpage for your exact model. I'll give all other possible steps for troubleshooting Bluetooth in order of priority, so even if you've tried them please do it over in sequence. You can check which Updates were installed in Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Update History, manually uninstall Updates from Installed Updates link.

#Bluetooth shows up as bcm43142a0 in device manager how to

If System Restore doesn't work or the Updates install again and cause the same problem, then see how to block them here. Try to System Restore to a point before the problem began following this guide. This may have been caused by a Windows Update. If you will work with me I will be here to help until the issue is resolved. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Moderator.