Remove Bluetooth Devices From Windows 10 Remove Failed Error Fix

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How to remove stubborn Bluetooth devices from any Windows 10 install after getting the Remove Failed error.

First remove the device physically from the PC or from the local area if still nearby and powered on.
Then go to device manager by right clicking on the start button and choosing device manager.
Expand the bluetooth device sub category.
Next go to view at the top and choose view hidden devices.
Now select or highlight the devices you want to remove and press the red cross and then choose to remove or uninstall the device.
Repeat this process until all the devices you wish to remove are gone.

Now close any open windows or programs and shutdown your PC.

On restarting your devices should be gone. If not open up the registry editor to do some final touches.

Save the entire registry or backup BEFORE you start this process!

Press F2 to open the Find dialogue box Type in the name of the device you want to remove. Delete the relevant keys and repeat this process. Press F3 to find the next available key.

When finished exit regedit and reboot again.

Your problem devices will now be fully removed.

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[Sugondees]

FINALLY!!
over 6 months ive been on and off trying to get rid of "paired" wireless controller without it being on or connected thanks.

[NoahHA]

ONE SIDE NOTE!!! when you go to device manager if you need to remove blue tooth headphones or speakers, YOU MAY ALSO NEED TO uninstall the device driver from the SOUND, VIDEO & GAME CONTROLLER

[GIJOE]

I was about to reinstall windows to try to get my windows MR controllers working again, you're a life saver

[sandro]

Thanks a lot, I was losing my mind over this 😅

[DanielGarcia-sste]

This video definitely led me in the right direction. I had installed a new Bluetooth m.2 adapter to my rig and finding the old Bluetooth adapter drivers and uninstalling them fixed the problem. Thank you.

[YourAverageReviews]

Thank you so much, I had been struggling with this for ages and FINALLY got my devices removed. You're the best!

[quinnk]

You rock! Tried so many different approaches...to no avail. Viewing hidden devices was key.

[MichaelSamuelson]

Thank you! Had a device fail after reboot. Always forget to show hidden devices when removing from the Device Manager

[libbotoppo]

Thank you! The Registry Editor step is what I needed.

[FinancePro]

You literally just changed my life! I've had my internal IT department working on this for WEEKS. I can't wait to show them that my Bose Soundsport Headphones devices were simply hidden!!! You are the man, thanks for this video!

[newrockerofficial]

Thanks mate, i followed your advice as i was already in device manager but didn't realise their was a hidden tab.

For anyone still unable to remove the device even after removing it within the hidden tab make sure you uninstall any generic Bluetooth driver's if you're using and external Bluetooth USB, the cache seems to cross over into the disabled internal Bluetooth.

[SuperEightball]

Thank You This solved an issue that has been a pain for awhile .

[skystalker]

Thanks for the hints, Mike.... for whatever reason, Windows 10 does seem to have a love/hate relationship with Bluetooth. A nice, easy solution!

[Taylorchick]

Tried uninstalling the device several times in Device Manager yesterday and it just kept coming back. Didn't even know about the "show hidden devices" option. Solved my issue in 30 seconds.

[kreempa.i.]

Thanks! This started happening when I replaced my laptop's wifi adapter. Guess it helps to uninstall previous drivers

[vgvuwcz]

Thank you... I have tried to delete my device for a whole day, and you save me :)

[aron]

THANK YOU SO MUCH! YOU FIXED MY ISSUE AND I CAN FINALLY ENJOY MY DEVICE BEING UNPAIRED! I SAW SO MANY VIDS BUT YOURS WAS THE ONLY 1 TO FIX IT! TYSM!

[Tbj]

THANK I almost sent back my Sony WH1000XM3 bluetooth headphones because they weren't pairing, or when they did, the sound was very choppy. I also noticed multiple devices on the pc with the headset name, but not in the audio section. After I followed your advice, I was able to remove the duplicates and the pc was able to connect to the headset.

[zman]

Thank you! Finally able to remove a Bluetooth device. Have been searching for the solution but only you have the answer. "Show Hidden Devices". I never knew. So simple.