Press Windows Key + R , type services.msc , and press Enter. Locate Bluetooth Support Service . Right-click it, select Properties , change Startup type to Automatic , and click Start . Error: Driver Shows a Yellow Warning Triangle The driver is either corrupted or unsigned.

If you see this in Device Manager, the drivers are missing.

If you can tell me the exact device ID (from Device Manager > Properties > Details > Hardware IDs) or the Windows version you are running, I can help you locate the best driver package.

when plugged into a USB port, it is usually because the computer is trying to treat it as a data device rather than just providing power. Since the

The BT163 Bluetooth USB dongle is a popular, budget-friendly device used to add wireless connectivity to older desktop computers and laptops. This adapter allows your computer to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled devices like headphones, speakers, smartphones, mice, and keyboards.

If you have a generic BT163 dongle that keeps failing, consider replacing it with a known-brand adapter (ASUS BT500, TP-Link UB500) that has direct driver support. But if you already own the hardware, the driver fix is just 10 minutes away.

Don't trust the sticker; trust the Hardware ID. The "BT163" is almost always a generic CSR (Cambridge Silicon Radio) dongle. You rarely need to download a "full" driver file from the internet—Windows already has it, you just have to force it to use the right one through Device Manager.

Locate your downloaded driver setup file (usually named setup.exe or install.exe ). Right-click the file and select .

If the dongle was physically stuck, Arthur learned that pulling it out and plugging it into a different USB port (preferably a USB 2.0 port rather than a blue USB 3.0 port) often forced Windows to re-detect the hardware correctly.

The "full" driver essentially turns your generic USB dongle into a premium adapter, comparable to much more expensive brands like ASUS or Gigabyte.