Article ID: 000089652 Content Type: Troubleshooting Last Reviewed: 09/01/2022

Error Code 31 Encountered in Device Manager from Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® Device

Environment

Windows® 10 family

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Summary

Install an OEM driver to resolve the issue.

Description

Error message: “This device is not working properly because Windows cannot load the drivers required for this device. (Code 31)” encountered in device manager from Intel® Wireless Bluetooth® device.

Resolution

To correct the problem, reinstall the correct drivers. 

Intel recommends using the Intel® Driver & Support Assistant to get the latest drivers available for your system. or download directly the Intel generic Bluethooth drivers.

If the issue persists, contact your Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) to install the OEM Bluetooth driver or evaluate additional support to resolve the issue. Drivers provided by the OEM can contain specific customizations that impact a given device's functionality, so it is possible that using a generic driver from Intel could cause issues the OEM driver would not.

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