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Does the dongle remain on the USB port every time the Bluetooth function is in use?

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The "dongle" is a hardware device that plugs into a USB port. In order to use your Bluetooth, the dongle must be plugged into the USB port, however if you need the USB port for another function, and don't need the Bluetooth function, the dongle may be removed from the port; disabling the Bluetooth function. When you need the Bluetooth again, plug it back into an empty USB and it should reactivate.

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Does a laptop with Windows 10 have Bluetooth?

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This depends on your laptop hardware and whether it came with built-in Bluetooth. If you have the hardware capabilities, Windows 10 includes the software to allow you to use Bluetooth, which you can find in Control Panel. If your notebook did not come with Bluetooth, you can purchase a USB adapter, which will allow you to use its capabilities.

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How can I figure out whether my laptop has Bluetooth if I have Windows 8?

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Press Ctrl + X and select Device Manager. Follow the rest of the steps for Windows 7.

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Does Windows 7 have a Bluetooth feature?

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Windows 7 is just an operating system (OS), whether or not your machine has Bluetooth capabilities does not depend on the OS. Just follow the instructions above to find out for your specific machine. Even if your device does not have Bluetooth capabilities, you can always buy a Bluetooth Dongle as a bypass.

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What if my computer doesn't have Bluetooth and I can't afford to buy the Bluetooth USB?

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Then you just can't have Bluetooth (until you're able to buy the USB or a new computer).

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I had Bluetooth on my laptop and now I cannot find it in the device manager. How do I get it back?

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Download the corresponding drivers on your OEM's website. If you somehow installed the Bluetooth hardware on your laptop yourself, retrace your steps.

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If I don't have Bluetooth hardware on my laptop running Windows 10, how do I get it?

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Bluetooth either comes with your computer or it doesn't. There isn't a way to "install" Bluetooth.

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Why won't my laptop show other nearby devices when I try to connect with Bluetooth?

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Because the Bluetooth driver is missing in your control panel or there is no built-in Bluetooth hardware in your computer. You should try updating your Bluetooth driver to fix this problem.

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How do I connect my Motorola Flex Headset with Bluetooth, S11-HD to a HP Pavilion 510-p127c Desktop?

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Go to device manager, then click Bluetooth and a bunch of devices to pair your computer to will appear. Then turn on your headset and pair it!

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What do I do if I have Bluetooth connected, but it isn't working on my laptop?

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Chances are your driver is not up-to-date. Try updating or re-installing the driver.

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My laptop has a Bluetooth driver but does not find Bluetooth devices. What could the problem be? How can I fix it?

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It might be possible that your laptop does not have a Bluetooth antenna. You can buy a Bluetooth dongle adapter for a few dollars.

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My wireless mouse is working. Does that mean that my Windows 10 has bluetooth installed?

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Maybe. Go to device manager and look for Bluetooth. If you find Bluetooth, then yes. If not, then no.

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How can I connect my wireless keyboard and mouse to my Apple computer if it doesn't have Bluetooth?

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You'll need a Bluetooth dongle since you cannot connect to your keyboard and mouse without one. I would suggest one from TPLink like the UB400.

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