More than one Windows 7 users have complained to us about getting the following error message when they try to pair up their Bluetooth devices.

If you are one the people getting this error message then don’t worry, because it’s not only a common but also an easily resolvable error.

We have dedicated an entire post to this problem and listed here not one but three ways in you can resolve this issue. And yes, don’t forget to tell us which method worked best for you!

So, let’s dive in.

Why This Error Occurs?

Understanding why a particular error occurs makes it so much easier to resolve it quickly. Some error messages are self-explanatory, like the above one.

As you can see, the error message clearly shows that the problem is with the Bluetooth device driver. Therefore, installing or updating will resolve the issue.

Let’s now see how you can install or update drivers for your Bluetooth device.

Update Drivers Automatically

There are three main ways to update device drivers – automatically using a software tool, manually through device manager, or manually from the manufacturer’s website.

The reason why we want to discuss this method (update drivers automatically) first is because it is the easiest and fastest of the all. Additionally, it is most reliable, too. You don’t need any technical knowledge to use this method.

Automatic driver update tools offer many benefits, the most important ones being:

• You can update device drivers automatically
• The software scans and updates all outdated or missing drivers at one go
• The tool picks the right drivers for your device and operating system, so you won’t have to worry about installing an incorrect driver by mistake
• Automatic driver updates are 100% safe

Driver Updater is one of the best driver update tools out there. Outbyte Driver Updater will give you access to a database of over 1 million drivers. It will regularly scan your PC, suggesting new driver versions to install. Driver Updater contains drivers for a variety of Windows devices. With just one click, you can update drivers in your system.

Step 1
Click here to Install and launch the app

Step 2
Scan all devices

Step 3
Install or update drivers automatically

 

Start Download

 

Update Drivers Manually

Here are the steps you need to follow.

• Click the Windows icon in the taskbar and then type ‘run’ in the start search box and press Enter
• Type “devmgmt.msc” in the run dialog box and press Enter to open the Device Manager window
• Expand Bluetooth Radios, right-click the necessary device, and click Update Driver Software
• Now click Browse my computer for driver software
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• Now you’ll have two options in front of you. You can either browse to the location where the driver for this software is located, using the drop-down menu that’s, or choose the driver from the list of devices drivers installed on your computer.
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• We recommend you click the second option (Let me pick…)
• Select the suitable device driver from the options that display on your screen and click Next
• Windows will now update the driver. Once it does that, a confirmation message will pop-up on your screen. All that’s left to do is click the Close
• You’ll be prompted to restart Windows. Do so.

Update Drivers From The Manufacturer’s Website

Last but not least, you can also update the Bluetooth device driver from the manufacturer’s website. Go to the manufacturer’s website, search the driver, and then download the exe file and install and run it.