Don’t panic if one of your Bluetooth Devices refuses to leave your PC. Use these tips to get rid of it for good.
When you want to get rid of the tangle of cables on your desk, Bluetooth devices are ideal. Your devices are connected wirelessly after you configure a few settings. However, you can run into a problem where you can’t seem to unplug Bluetooth devices. You want to try out a new pair of headphones, but your computer won’t let you do so because the old ones are still connected. So, what exactly do you do?
While this may appear to be a difficult scenario, it is actually relatively simple to resolve. So, let’s get right in and look at a few options for dealing with this issue.
Delete the Device using System Settings
There are two techniques for uninstalling any Bluetooth device from the Windows system settings.
The first way for uninstalling Bluetooth devices from the system settings is as follows:
- Navigate to Win Start Menu > PC Settings > Devices and click the Bluetooth & other devices option on the left-hand side pane.
- Click your Bluetooth device and then press the Remove device button. Restart your PC when you finish.
If the problem persists, try the following second method:
- Open the Bluetooth settings window as per the previous steps.
- Click More Bluetooth options on the right-hand side pane.
- Navigate to the Hardware tab and double-click the device you want to remove.
- In the next window, navigate to the Driver tab and click the Uninstall Device button. Click OK when you finish.
Finally, in the Bluetooth settings window, click Apply and OK.
Using the Control Panel, Remove the Device.
You can also use the Control Panel to remove your Bluetooth devices. Let’s look at how you can accomplish this:
- Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
- Type Control Panel and press Enter.
- Click the View by drop-down menu and select Large icons.
- Scroll down and select Devices and Printers from the Control Panel menu options.
- Locate your Bluetooth device, right-click on it, and select Remove device.
Setup the Bluetooth Service Settings
If the Bluetooth services aren’t properly configured, you’re likely to run into this problem. Here’s how you can solve the problem in this case:
- Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
- Type services.msc and press Enter to open the Services window.
- Locate the Bluetooth Support Service, right-click on it, and select Properties.
- In the next window, click the Startup type drop-down menu and select Automatic. Finally, click Start, click Apply, and then click OK.
When you’re done, go through the same steps to configure the Bluetooth Audio Gateway Service, Bluetooth User Support Service, and Device Association Service. After that, try removing your Bluetooth device to see if the problem still exists.
Use the Troubleshooting Tools Provided By Windows
Try running the troubleshooters if configuring a few settings doesn’t work. These tools will come in handy if you have any system problems with your device.
In this case, we’ll show you how to use the Bluetooth troubleshooter and the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter to solve the problem.
Let’s start by looking at how to use the Bluetooth troubleshooter:
- Type Troubleshoot in the Windows search bar and select the Best match.
- Click the Bluetooth troubleshooter on the right-hand side and then press Run the troubleshooter.
When you’re finished, follow the on-screen instructions and restart your computer.
If that doesn’t work, run the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter. This is how you use the tool:
- Open the Troubleshoot settings window as per the previous steps.
- Click the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter and then press Run the troubleshooter. When you finish, close the settings window and restart your PC.
Bluetooth Drivers should be Restarted or Reinstalled.
Corrupted Bluetooth drivers are sometimes to blame for this problem. As a result, you can either restart or reinstall the Bluetooth drivers to fix the problem.
First, let’s look at how to restart the Bluetooth drivers:
- Press Win + X and select Device Manager from the menu options.
- Expand the Bluetooth option by double-clicking on it.
- Right-click your PC’s Bluetooth driver and select Disable device.
Finally, right-click the Bluetooth driver and select Enable device from the context menu. When you’re done, restart your computer.
If this doesn’t work, try reinstalling the Bluetooth drivers using the steps below:
- Open the Device Manager and expand the Bluetooth drivers as per the previous steps.
- Right-click your PC’s Bluetooth driver and select Uninstall device.
- Navigate to the Action tab and select the Scan for hardware changes option. Restart your PC to apply these changes.
Using the Registry Editor, Delete the Bluetooth Devices.
Are you having trouble removing Bluetooth devices from your computer? If that’s the case, we’ll try using the Registry Editor.
This method involves deleting the Bluetooth device’s Registry keys from your PC. However, don’t delete any critical Registry keys that could harm your device. To be on the safe side, back up the Registry first.
Now, let’s look at how to use the Registry Editor to uninstall any Bluetooth device:
- Press Win + R to open the Run command dialog box.
- Type Regedit and press Enter to open the Registry Editor.
- Navigate to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE > SYSTEM > CurrentControlSet > Services > BTHPORT > Parameters > Devices.
Multiple keys labeled with specific codes should be found within the Devices key. Here’s how you can figure out which Bluetooth device corresponds to each key:
- Click on any key and look for the Name value on the right-hand side. This should display the Bluetooth device name that corresponds with that key.
- Click each key and check its Name value until you find your Bluetooth device.
- When you find the correct key, right-click on it and select Delete.
Restart your PC to save these changes.
Reset your computer
If nothing else seems to work, you may need to restart your computer. This will return your device to its factory settings while safeguarding your personal information. However, just in case something goes wrong, you should consider backing up your Windows device first.
So, here’s how you can reset your Windows device:
- Navigate to Win Start Menu > PC Settings > Update & Security.
- Select the Recovery option on the left-hand side pane.
- Next, click the Get started button under the Reset this PC option. Follow the on-screen instructions to finalize the process.
Remove Bluetooth Devices from Windows with Ease
It shouldn’t be difficult to connect and disconnect Bluetooth devices on Windows. We looked at six options, and one of them should be able to help you solve your problem. You can now go back to using wireless devices on your PC without any problems.
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