A generic Bluetooth radio driver is the default driver in Windows, and it helps the operating system read the connected Bluetooth device. However, when the system is unable to locate the Bluetooth driver, you may encounter issues when connecting the Bluetooth device. Furthermore, the Bluetooth may stop working & if the latest version of Bluetooth is incompatible with the generic Bluetooth driver.
So, here in this post, we will help fix “generic Bluetooth radio driver error Windows 11, 10, 8.1, 8, & 7.”
Best Way To Update Generic Bluetooth Radio Driver
If you want to update the generic Bluetooth radio driver quickly and easily, we recommend using Advanced Driver Updater. The utility soon detects and updates obsolete drivers.
In addition, as a precaution, the utility creates a comprehensive backup of previous drivers and allows you to schedule driver scanning.
Click the icon below to get this outstanding driver update tool:
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Best Ways to Update Generic Bluetooth Radio Drivers
Option 1. Download and Install Generic Bluetooth Driver From the Official Site
Option 2. Get the Latest Generic Bluetooth Driver Installed Through Device Manager
Option 3. Automatically Update Generic Bluetooth Driver Using Advanced Driver Updater
How to know there’s a problem with the generic driver?
Follow these steps to identify whether the generic Bluetooth radio driver is missing or corrupt:
Step 1: Press Windows + X > Device Manager.
Step 2: Go to the Bluetooth section > double-click on it > if the generic Bluetooth radio driver shows an exclamation mark, there is a problem with the driver.
To fix the issue, follow the steps explained below.
Best Ways to Update Generic Bluetooth Radio Drivers
Once you’ve determined that there’s an issue with the driver, follow these steps to update the driver:
Option 1. Download and Install Generic Bluetooth Driver From the Official Site
To manually update the generic Bluetooth radio driver from the official website, you need some technical expertise, time, and patience. To learn how to update it from the official website, follow these steps:
1. Visit your Bluetooth manufacturer’s website.
2. Look for the corresponding driver.
3. Unzip the downloaded file > double-click to install the driver update > & complete the installation.
4. Restart the system to apply changes, and that’s all.
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Option 2. Get the Latest Generic Bluetooth Driver Installed Through Device Manager
You may use the built-in Device Manager to update the generic Bluetooth radio driver. To use it, take these steps:
Step 1. Press Windows + X > Device Manager.
Step 2. Double click the Bluetooth adapters > right click on the generic Bluetooth radio driver > Update driver.
Step 3. From the window that opens, select “Search automatically for updated driver software.”
Step 4. Wait for Windows to search for the generic Bluetooth driver software update. If the update is available, it will be automatically updated. If not, you will have to update Windows.
Step 5. Restart the system to apply changes.
To check for Windows updates, press Windows + I > click on the ‘Update & Security option.
- From the right panel, press the ‘Check for updates’ button. Windows will now check for available updates; if available, they will be automatically updated.
- Restart the system.
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Option 3 . Automatically Update Generic Radio Driver
The easiest way of updating the generic Bluetooth radio driver is using Advanced Driver Updater – the best driver updating tool.
1. Download and install Advanced Driver Updater on your computer.
2. Launch the tool and scan your PC using Advanced Driver Updater to find the faulty generic Bluetooth driver.
3. To update the driver click the “Update driver ” button on the tool’s interface. If you are using the trial version, you will have to update each driver individually. However, if you are a registered user, you can update all outdated drivers by clicking Update All.
4. Once this is done, restart the system to apply changes, and that is it.
This will update generic radio Bluetooth drivers.
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Conclusion:
Hopefully, using the process outlined above, you were able to get the most recent version of the generic Bluetooth radio driver installed and resolve the Bluetooth issue. If you want to update your drivers quickly, we recommend Advanced Driver Updater. You may upgrade old drivers and improve PC performance in no time by using it.
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