While Windows 7 has reached its official end of life, countless machines around the world still rely on the venerable operating system. A common point of frustration for many users is getting Bluetooth devices like headphones, mice, or keyboards to work correctly. The heart of this connectivity is the Bluetooth driver, a small piece of software that allows your Windows 7 computer to communicate with your wireless gadgets.
The main issue is that on Windows 7, the Bluetooth driver cannot be installed automatically like in newer operating systems such as Windows 10 and Windows 11, so a manual installation of the Bluetooth driver is essential if you want to use this feature on your computer.
Below we provide Bluetooth drivers for Windows 7 that you can try to install if your Bluetooth is made by Intel.
Table of Contents
- System Requirements
- How to Find the Right Bluetooth Driver
- How to Install Bluetooth Driver for Windows 7
- Download Bluetooth Driver for Windows 7 Here
System Requirements
Here we only share Bluetooth drivers for Windows 7, both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. In addition, this Bluetooth driver only supports if your Bluetooth fall under the following categories.
Windows 7 64-Bit/32-Bit
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3165
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
- Intel® Wireless-N 7265
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-N 7265
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260
- Intel® Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
- Intel® Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265 Desktop Kit
How to Find the Right Bluetooth Driver
If your Bluetooth version is not listed in any of the categories above, you can find your Bluetooth version using the following method.
Identify Your Hardware via Device Manager
If you’re unsure what hardware you have, you can find its identity in the Device Manager.
1. Press the Windows Key + R, type devmgmt.msc, and press Enter or type Device Manager in the search. If found, please open.
2. Look for a section called “Bluetooth” or “Other devices” with a yellow exclamation mark.
3. Right-click on the unknown device, select “Properties,” go to the “Details” tab, and use the “Hardware Ids” property dropdown. Copy the most prominent VEN (Vendor) and DEV (Device) codes and search for them online to identify the manufacturer and model.
4. If you’re lucky, you can directly find your type of Bluetooth along with its driver.
How to Install Bluetooth Driver for Windows 7
1. The installation is quite easy; you just need to download your Bluetooth driver, make sure to download according to Windows 7 32-bit or 64-bit.
2. Double-click on the Bluetooth file, follow the instructions that appear on the screen until the Bluetooth driver installation is complete.
3. After the installation is complete, if successful, there will be no more warning icons in the Bluetooth section of your Device Manager.
Download Bluetooth Driver for Windows 7 Here
The Bluetooth that we shared can only be installed on the Windows 7 operating system; if you are using a higher operating system, such as Windows 10/11, the installation may fail. Also, make sure to download according to your operating system type, whether it is 32-bit or 64-bit.
To download the Bluetooth driver for Windows 7, you can download it through several links that we provide below.
File Size: 32-bit (26 MB) / 64-bit (28 MB)
File Type: .EXE
OS Support: Windows 7
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