Bluetooth Support Service (bthserv)ID: oval:org.secpod.oval:def:80593 | Date: (C)2022-06-02 (M)2023-12-13 |
Class: COMPLIANCE | Family: windows |
The Bluetooth service supports discovery and association of remote Bluetooth devices.
Default: Manual.
Counter Measure:
The recommended state for this setting is Disabled.
Potential Impact:
Already installed Bluetooth devices may fail to operate properly and new devices may be
prevented from being discovered or associated. If Bluetooth devices were installed, then
some Windows components, such as Devices and Printers, may fail to operate correctly -
including hanging/freezing when opened. The solution, besides re-enabling this service, is
to disable or delete the offending Bluetooth device(s) in Device Manager, or disable the
device altogether via the system BIOS (if it is an on-board Bluetooth device).
Fix:
(1) GPO: Computer Configuration\Windows Settings\Security Settings\System Services\Bluetooth Support Service
(2) REG: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\bthserv!Start
Platform: |
Microsoft Windows 10 |