How to enable or disable the show Bluetooth icon in the notification area

Having the Bluetooth icon in the taskbar notification area enables you to access the Bluetooth settings quickly. This is only possible if you have in built Bluetooth adapter or an add on adapter installed on your computer or laptop. Then all you have to do is double click on the icon in the taskbar. Then the Bluetooth devices window will appear. Here you can enable or disable your computer from connecting to Bluetooth devices such as mobile phones or even your travel mouse

Here's how to enable or disable the show Bluetooth icon in the notification area

1. Go to the start menu in the bottom left corner

2. Choose Control panel from the menu

3. Choose to view the control panel in classic view (in the left pane)

4. Double click on the Bluetooth icon

5. Go to the options tab at the top

6. Then put a tick in the box next to Show Bluetooth icon in notification area

The Bluetooth icon in the notification area allows you to see what Bluetooth devices that are installed or enabled on your computer.

 
Notes related to the Bluetooth device icon:

• You can also right click in the empty space in the taskbar and in the notification area you can press on customize. This will allow you to set each icon to hide if inactive or show if active.

• This article can also apply to Windows XP if you have a Bluetooth adapter installed on your computer or laptop.

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