Summary. You may experience issues pairing, connecting or using certain Bluetooth devices after installing security updates released June 11, 2019. These security updates address a security vulnerability by intentionally preventing connections from Windows to unsecure Bluetooth devices.

On your PC, select the Network , Sound, or Battery icons ( ) next to the time and date on the right side of your taskbar. Select Manage Bluetooth devices on the Bluetooth quick setting, then select your device under New devices. Follow additional instructions if they appear, then select Done.

Some Bluetooth device models include transceivers with buttons on them to make it easier to pair the device to the computer. Plug the Microsoft Bluetooth transceiver into a USB port. Press and hold the Connect button on the USB transceiver for five seconds.

To do so, follow these steps: Go to Device Manager. Select Network adapters > Wireless Adapter for Windows. Select Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows to bring up the Properties window.

Windows 11 Windows 10. If your system is asking you for your BitLocker recovery key, the following information may help you locate your recovery key and understand why you're being asked to provide it. Important: Microsoft support is unable to provide, or recreate, a lost BitLocker recovery key.

Select Security Info, select Add method, and then select Security key from the Add a method list. Select Add, and then select the type of security key you have, either USB device or NFC device. Note: If you aren't sure which type of security key you have, refer to the manufacturer's documentation.

Connect your keyboard. Press and hold the pair button on the bottom of the keyboard for 5 seconds, until the LED starts to flash. On your Windows 11 PC, select Connect if a notification appears for your keyboard, then wait for it to get set up. Don’t see the notification?

To pair your Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID, follow the steps below. Requirements. Microsoft Modern Keyboard with Fingerprint ID requires Windows 11, and a device that supports Bluetooth 4.0, Bluetooth LE, or Bluetooth Smart. Before pairing the keyboard, please make sure that Windows is updated to the latest version.

Using your keyboard, enter the PIN that appears on your screen, then press Enter. Pair Surface Mouse. Press and hold the Bluetooth button on the bottom of the mouse for about 5 seconds, until the LED flashes blue. On your Surface Studio 2+, select Start > Bluetooth & devices > Add device > Bluetooth, then select Surface Mouse from the list.

How to back up the key. Tap the Windows Start button and type BitLocker. Select the Manage BitLocker Control Panel app from the list of search results. In the BitLocker app select Back up your recovery key. Select where you want the key backed up.