In this guide, we’ll explore different troubleshooting techniques to help you resolve error code 43 in Windows.
1. Run the Bluetooth troubleshooter
The Bluetooth troubleshooter is a built-in Windows tool for diagnosing and resolving common Bluetooth connectivity problems on a Windows PC. The troubleshooter works by running a scan that checks if all the services required to perform Bluetooth connectivity are working properly. If it detects a component or service to be at fault it provides a list of solutions that it could perform automatically that generally includes a driver update, restart etc. Here are the steps to run the Bluetooth troubleshooter:
2. Disable Unknown USB devices
Unknown USB devices can cause a problem with the functionality of other USB components. It is advised to remove or disable unknown USB devices as they can be a root cause of error code 43 in device manager. Here are the steps to disable unknown USB devices in the device manager:
3. Restart Bluetooth Support Service
‘Bluetooth support service’ enables devices to perform wireless connectivity, it handles processes such as wireless printing, audio streaming, data transfer etc. If Bluetooth support service is disabled or not functioning appropriately, it can be a root cause of your computer failing to perform Bluetooth functionality. We’ll be performing a few straightforward steps that’ll aim at restarting the Bluetooth support service.
4. Rollback Bluetooth drivers
Rolling back drivers means uninstalling and reinstalling an older version of the drivers that was stable. This is typically done when a newer version of the driver is causing performing issues or compatibility issues. By rolling back the drivers, error code 43 can be resolved. Follow these steps to do so:
5. Manually Download the Bluetooth drivers
If the drivers available on your computer did not help you resolve the problem, it is advised to manually download a copy of the drivers for your computer. Follow these steps to do so: Once installed, Restart your computer so that the changes can take effect.
6. Update System BIOS
Updating the BIOS, or Basic Input/Output System will help improve the performance of your computer and fix compatibility or stability issues you are facing with the current BIOS version. However, it’s important to be careful when updating the BIOS, as a failed update can cause serious problems with your computer. Here are the general steps for updating the BIOS on a Windows 10 computer:
6.1 Check your current BIOS version
Here are the steps to check the current version of BIOS installed on your computer:
6.2 Determine if a BIOS update is necessary
Check the manufacturer’s website for your computer’s model to see if a newer BIOS version is available.
6.3 Download the BIOS update
Follow the instructions on the manufacturer’s website to download the BIOS update to your computer. Prepare to install the BIOS update:
6.4 Install the BIOS update:
The installation process may differ from manufacturer to manufacturer make sure to read the installation procedure on the manufacturer’s website carefully. Once installed, launch the game.
7. Update windows
Windows OS comes out with new update patches every now and then and updating windows can fix issues discovered with the previous version. It is possible that the version of Windows you’re using is outdated. Here are the steps to update windows to the latest version:
