Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth Driver for Windows 11: Compatibility and Workarounds
Uncheck "Show compatible hardware" to see a full list of Ralink/Mediatek drivers if the standard ones fail. Run the Compatibility Troubleshooter If you have a downloaded Windows 10 driver (.exe file): Right-click the installer and select Properties Compatibility Run this program in compatibility mode for: and select Windows 10 and run the installer as an administrator. Microsoft Support Troubleshooting Common Issues Bluetooth Disappeared:
Check BIOS: Enable Bluetooth in the BIOS and ensure it is not disabled.
Even after successful driver installation, users commonly report:
Performance: Once installed, it works, but it is often reported as "flaky" or "unstable" by users, with issues including disappearing from Device Manager or failing to pair.
If you have a driver installer (Setup.exe) that refuses to run on Windows 11, you can trick it into thinking it is running on an older version of Windows.