Exactly, Paul. I don't have a system image. The most recent things I've done are: update my VPN - already using it for two years. Firefox wanted to do a big update. Windows 10 did an update. Bought...

You're right, Paul. Just checked that file and it's empty. Nothing there at all.
However, I still have no Bluetooth icon to turn it on and Device Manager still doesn't have any dropdown menus.

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Hi Paul.

Thanks for that. I ran it as directed and it seemed to show no problems. I restarted but all the problems are still there and I still have no Bluetooth icon.
I created the file on the...

Hi there.
I'd appreciate some help with my bluetooth and Device Manager problem.
My Bluetooth icon only shows in Device Manager under 'hidden devices' which is simple enough. However, none of the...

That's obviously the first solution but it didn't work. My desktop would do nothing at all. Hence all the other things I tried. Only munseypark's solution worked. Suggest trying solutions in order of...

True genius Munseypark. I wasted so long trying everything, reboot, system restore, ticking boxes, failing to be able to right click on the desktop, downloading a new virus checker, uninstalling last...