It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.
Today I upgraded my Windows 8 to Windows 8.1 in my dell inspiron and there are many great features and new apps. But the old issue of Bluetooth problem in windows 8 is not solved by upgrading windows 8 to windows 8.1. But don’t worry, because after working hard and using my tricks on the major issue of Bluetooth in windows 8, today I solved Bluetooth problem in windows 8.1. So now you all can solve Bluetooth issue with the help of my trick.
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There are unusual Bluetooth problem in windows 8.1. In Windows 8.1 my Bluetooth mouse, keyboard and headphones were already paired but not able to connect. The blue tooth device connect my wireless Bluetooth devices for few Seconds and then disconnect and searching again and again. My Bluetooth device disconnect again and again and Shows a Error “The btvstack could not be started”. So follow below steps to solve this problem. [tested in dell inspiron and working for all dell laptops].
→ Go to RUN (Windows Logo + R) and type “services.msc” and Enter.
→ Now find “Bluetooth Support Service” and double click on it.
→ In General Tab change startup type Manual to Automatic.
→ Now click on Log On Tab and mark on “This Account” and type your account name or browse to find your account name.
→ Now remove both hidden password and restart your PC.
→ Now Re install your Bluetooth drivers. You can download latest Bluetooth drivers from your PC official website.
→ If Bluetooth drivers not compatible with Windows 8.1 then follow simple steps.
→ Go to RUN(Windows logo + R) and type “regedit” to open registry editor.
→ In registry editor go to HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE/SOFTWARE/Microsoft/Windows NT/CurrentVersion
→ In Current Version find Current version and change the value 6.3 to 6.2.
→ Now check your Bluetooth device, If you have any question about this problem please comment below.
This solution is working for all major laptop brands and manufacturers like Dell (Inspiron, Latitude, Precision, Studio, Vostro, XPS, Studio XPS, Alienware), HP (HP Pavilion, HP Omnibook, HP Elitebook), Sony (VAIO), Lenovo (ThinkPad, IdeaPad, 3000 series), Acer (TravelMate, Extensa, Aspire), Asus (Asus Eee, Zenbook), Toshiba (Dynabook, Portege, Tecra, Satellite, Qosmio, Libretto), Samsung (Sens), Compaq, IBM, etc.