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Navigate to Settings > System > Troubleshoot > Other troubleshooters and run the to see if Windows can automatically fetch the driver from the Microsoft Update Catalog.

This error occurs when Windows cannot find a suitable, modern driver for the older Bluetooth component. It often appears in the Device Manager under "Other devices" with a yellow exclamation mark. Common causes include:

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The Bluetooth firmware fails to load correctly, showing as "BCM2045A0" instead of its proper Broadcom name.

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While it may not be the latest Bluetooth 5.3 chip on the market, this single-chip solution was a workhorse for wireless connectivity in its prime. Here is why it still matters:

The is a highly integrated, single-chip Bluetooth baseband controller and radio from Broadcom. It is designed for low-power, short-range wireless communication, typically used in USB-based Bluetooth adapters (dongles), embedded systems, and legacy Bluetooth 2.0/2.1 applications. Common causes include: Here is a post highlighting

: It is a core component for the HTC Vive and Vive Pro link boxes, used to manage wireless communication with the controllers and base stations.