Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 20.30.0 for Windows 8.1 64-bit Download

Posted at December 22, 2024 by PCI-DB Team

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Device Name	Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 20.30.0 for Windows 8.1 64-bit
Category	Bluetooth
Manufacturer	Intel
File Size	17.2 MB
Supported OS	Windows 8.1 64 bit

Intel Wireless Bluetooth Driver 20.30.0 for Windows 8.1 64-bit Description

Intel Wireless Bluetooth is recommended for end users, including home users and business customers with Intel Wireless Bluetooth technology.

Key Issues Fixed and Changes:

- In rare instances, Bluetooth may become inoperable after resume from sleep or hibernate. Device Manager may show a yellow bang (exclamation mark) or Bluetooth device missing.
- Hands Free Profile (HFP) may stop working when streaming audio via Bluetooth at the same time.
- File transfer via Bluetooth may fail when using the HFP at the same time.
- The Bluetooth device may disappear from the Windows Device Manager after waking the system from hibernate using a Bluetooth mouse.
- General improvements and optimizations.

This download is valid for the products listed below:

- Intel PROSet/Wireless Software
- Intel Wireless-N 7260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3160
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 7265
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-N 7265
- Intel Wireless-N 7265
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8260
- Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 17265
- Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18260
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 8265
- Intel Dual Band Wireless-AC 3168
- Intel Tri-Band Wireless-AC 18265

How to install

1. Download the file to a folder on your PC.
2. Uninstall current version of Intel Wireless Bluetooth Software.
3. Double click on the file to launch installation. 

About Bluetooth Drivers:

Installing the system's Bluetooth driver will allow it to connect with various devices such as mobile phones, tablets, headsets, gaming controllers, and more. However, this wireless technology is recommended to be used for transferring data between compatible devices within short ranges.

A newer version can include support for later technology standards or add compatibility with other Bluetooth chipsets; however, bear in mind that updating the driver might not improve your system at all.

When it comes to applying the driver, the method is obvious and the steps quite easy: simply extract the compressed package (if necessary), run the setup, and follow the given instructions for a complete installation.

That being said, if you intend to apply this release, make sure the package is compatible with your system's OS and Bluetooth chip, hit the download button, and enable this technology on your device. Moreover, don't forget to regularly check with our website so that you don't miss any updates.

  It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.

Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

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