can be difficult because the hardware is older and no longer officially supported by MediaTek.

But at 2:37 AM, sanity is a flexible concept.

Look for "Bluetooth" or "Unknown Device" (often listed under "Other devices" with a yellow exclamation mark). Right-click the device and select Update driver "Browse my computer for driver software" and point it to the extraction folder (e.g., C:\SWSETUP\sp71572 Troubleshooting: If the Bluetooth toggle is missing, try running the Windows Bluetooth Troubleshooter Settings > System > Troubleshoot Microsoft Learn Compatibility Limitations ralink rt3290 bluetooth driver for windows 10 64 bit

“That’s insane,” Leo muttered. “That’s not how drivers work.”

Power management issue.

The Ralink RT3290 is a combo chipset (Wi-Fi + Bluetooth) that was widely used in mid-range laptops between 2012 and 2014. It integrates an 802.11n Wi-Fi controller and a Bluetooth 3.0 + HS (High Speed) radio on a single module.