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Simple Question, Does HP Presario C700 have bluetooth? :)

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asked whether the HP Presario C700 has Bluetooth. Short, accurate answer: the C700 line did not guarantee built-in Bluetooth—some SKUs included an optional Bluetooth adapter while many did not. Confirming the capability requires checking the specific unit or product number rather than assuming from the series name.

A quick hardware check is the fastest route. Inspect Device Manager (Start, type devmgmt.msc) for a "Bluetooth Radios" node or any device names containing "Bluetooth". If none appear, scan "Other devices" for unidentified items and "Network adapters" for Broadcom/Atheros entries that sometimes signal combined Wi‑Fi/Bluetooth hardware. Also note any Bluetooth icon in the system tray, the HP Wireless Assistant app, or a physical wireless button/Fn key—Bluetooth can be disabled in software.

When Windows shows a Bluetooth device but it does not work, common fixes include ensuring the Bluetooth Support Service is running (services.msc), enabling View → Show hidden devices in Device Manager to remove stale entries, and reinstalling the correct driver by matching the hardware ID to HP support downloads using the product number found on the sticker under the laptop or beneath the battery.

If the unit lacks an internal adapter, a USB Bluetooth dongle (Bluetooth 2.1+EDR or newer) will add functionality quickly. Internal upgrades are possible on some builds but require compatible parts, drivers, and disassembly. The quick checks above give a definitive answer much faster than chasing generic SKU listings—’s suggestion to search is valid, but local inspection is usually quicker.

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Simple question - why do you have nearly 700 posts, and haven't figured out how to use google yet?

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Ok I thought Here is a place I will get quick answers. For Now I was doing another task and was curious if it have got it!

If when I finish this nobody responds I will do a googling by myself

Thanks!

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