check before: 2026-03-16
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Online, Windows Desktop, World tenant
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Microsoft has identified an issue affecting hotpatch-enabled Enterprise editions of Windows where Bluetooth devices may not appear on the Bluetooth & devices page in Windows Settings or in Quick Settings, even though the devices are connected and functioning as expected. In addition, users might be unable to add Bluetooth devices because available devices do not appear in the connection list.
This issue was identified in Microsoft's internal environment and is expected to affect a limited set of Enterprise devices running Windows hotpatch updates.
An out-of-band (OOB) hotpatch update (KB5084897) was released today, March 16, 2026, to address this issue. This cumulative update includes all protections and improvements from the March 2026 Windows hotpatch updates released on March 10 and March 13, 2026.
This OOB hotpatch update is offered only to hotpatch-enabled Windows 11, versions 25H2 and 24H2 Enterprise devices, and installs automatically without requiring a device restart. This update will not be offered to Enterprise devices that receive standard Windows updates.
For more information, refer to the KB article March 16, 2026-Hotpatch KB5084897 (OS Builds 26200.7984 and 26100.7984) Out-of-band.
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2026-03-17
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2026-04-17
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Bluetooth Device Visibility Issue
Users may experience difficulties in seeing connected Bluetooth devices, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/74c779d7-e666-49a2-a809-1cbb31a79e7f
Inability to Add Bluetooth Devices
Users may be unable to add new Bluetooth devices due to them not appearing in the connection list, impacting their ability to use essential peripherals.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/74c779d7-e666-49a2-a809-1cbb31a79e7f
User Experience Degradation
The overall user experience may degrade as users face unexpected issues with Bluetooth functionality, leading to dissatisfaction with the IT environment.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/74c779d7-e666-49a2-a809-1cbb31a79e7f
Increased IT Support Requests
The change may lead to an increase in support requests related to Bluetooth issues, straining IT resources and response times.
- roles: IT Support, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/74c779d7-e666-49a2-a809-1cbb31a79e7f
Potential Compatibility Issues
The update may introduce compatibility issues with existing applications or devices that rely on Bluetooth functionality, causing further disruptions.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/windows/deployment/windows-autopatch/manage/windows-autopatch-hotpatch-updates, https://support.microsoft.com/topic/74c779d7-e666-49a2-a809-1cbb31a79e7f
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