There are many reports on Reddit that Windows 11 Bluetooth disappeared after the recent Windows 11 KB update. Although it is related to the Bluetooth driver problem, but there are still many issues that can trigger this type of issue.

Well, this is not serious; you can easily fix the problem we have mentioned below. So, if you also find that the Bluetooth disappears on your Windows 11 PC, then let’s try these fixes.

How to Fix Windows 11 Bluetooth Disappears

It isn’t common for users to find that the Bluetooth stopped working or disappearing from the Taskbar, but sometimes, due to faulty Bluetooth drivers, you may start facing this problem. To fix you have to make a couple of changes to your device. So, let’s see what:

Fix 1: Update Bluetooth Driver

To fix the Bluetooth missing issue from your Windows 11 PC, you have to update your Bluetooth driver. Therefore, to do this, perform these steps:

1. Open Device Manager (right-click on the Start menu and select it).
2. After that, click on Bluetooth.
3. Now, right-click on the related driver and hit the Update Driver option.
   
   
4. Finally, select Search Automatically For Drivers and wait until it searches and installs the new version.

Fix 2: Update Windows 

Updating your Windows to the latest version will be another good option that will help you resolve the Bluetooth missing in Windows 111 PC. So, let’s see how you can easily update your PC:

1. Open Settings. 
2. Tap on Windows Update. 
3. Then, hit the Check For Updates button.
   
   
4. Finally, hit the Download & Install button if there is any update available.

Fix 3: Roll Back To The Older Version Driver

There is some possibility that the current driver version has some issue or is not compatible with your device. So, you can try rolling back to the older version of the driver, as this has already helped many users resolve the Bluetooth disappear problem. To perform this:

1. Open Device Manager.
2. Go to the Bluetooth option and tap on it.
3. Afterward, right-click on the desired Bluetooth device and select Properties.
   
   
4. Then, go to the Driver tab.
5. Then, hit the Roll Back Driver option.
6. Wait until the process gets completed and hit the OK button.
   
   

Fix 4: Run The Bluetooth Troubleshooter

If the above three methods don’t work for you, then you can try running the Bluetooth troubleshooter on your Windows 11 PC. It will automatically find and resolve the problem for you. To perform this:

1. Open Windows Settings. 
2. Go to System > Troubleshoot.
   
   
3. Afterward, tap on the Other Troubleshooter.
   
   
4. Now, look for Bluetooth and hit the Run button next to it.
   
   

Fix 5: Pin the Bluetooth In The Taskbar

Pinning the Bluetooth on your Taskbar is another good option if it has disappeared from your Windows 11 PC. So, to do this, perform the following steps:

1. Open Windows Settings. 
2. After that, tap on Bluetooth & Devices.
3. Tap on Devices.
   
   
4. Then, hit the More Bluetooth Settings.
   
   
5. Now, in the Options tab, checkmark the Show The Bluetooth Icon in the Notification Area. 
6. Finally, hit the OK button.
   
   

Fix 6: Use SFC Scan

If you are still in the same boat and continue getting the Bluetooth missing from your Windows 11 taskbar, then you can run the SFC scan to see if there is any file missing from your computer. To do so:

1. Open the Command Prompt (using admin rights).
2. After that, execute the command: sfc/scannow
   
   

Fix 7: Uninstall And Reinstall The Driver Manually

Reinstalling the faulty driver, which is why the Bluetooth driver is missing, will be the right option. So, to reinstall the driver manually, you must perform these steps:

1. Open Device Manager. 
2. Then, tap on Bluetooth to expand it. 
3. Now, select the desired device and right-click on it. 
4. Then, tap on Properties.
   
   
5. Tap on the Driver tab.
6. Now, tap on Uninstall Device. 
7. Finally, hit the OK button and reboot your device to install the driver again.
   

Once you reboot your device, Windows automatically installs the Bluetooth driver again. So, after that, you can check whether the Bluetooth icon starts appearing or not. 

Fix 8: Contact Microsoft Officials

If nothing helps you, you must try get help from Windows. Yes, there is nothing left that you can try to resolve if the Windows 11 Bluetooth icon disappears. So, contact the Microsoft official and ask for help, they will surely help you get rid of this problem. 

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So, that’s all I’ve for you on how to fix if the Bluetooth icon gets missing from your Windows 11 PC. It’s my hope that the fixes I’ve mentioned above have helped you. For more info, comment below. 

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