🎮 Common Scenario: Are you experiencing Error WIFI-WINDOWS10-BLUETOOTHNOTDISCOVERABLE-017 while launching or installing Apex Legends? The solutions below directly address the system interactions specific to this application.
Restart the Service and Its Dependencies: Press Win+R, type services.msc, press Enter
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What is Error WIFI-WINDOWS10-BLUETOOTHNOTDISCOVERABLE-017?
Windows System Error Code WIFI-WINDOWS10-BLUETOOTHNOTDISCOVERABLE-017, known as Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Discoverable (#17), is a General System error that occurs during core Windows operations. The error indicates that: Windows 10: The device is not appearing in Bluetooth search. Enable discoverable mode and restart Bluetooth service. When this error is encountered, the Windows operating system was unable to complete the requested operation within the system services subsystem. The error code WIFI-WINDOWS10-BLUETOOTHNOTDISCOVERABLE-017 is returned by the GetLastError() function and provides developers with a specific identifier to diagnose the root cause of the failure. The symbolic name Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Discoverable (#17) maps directly to this numeric code and is commonly referenced in Microsoft documentation, developer forums, and system logs. Understanding this error and its context within core Windows operations is essential for effective troubleshooting.
Common Causes
- The service's executable file is corrupted or missing
- A dependent service failed to start first (dependency chain broken)
- The service account credentials are incorrect or expired
- Another program or malware disabled the service
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- Press Win+R, type services.msc, press Enter
- Find the service mentioned in Error WIFI-WINDOWS10-BLUETOOTHNOTDISCOVERABLE-017 (Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Discoverable (#17)) message
- Right-click → Properties → check 'Startup type' (should be Automatic)
- Click the Dependencies tab to check if dependent services are also running
- Right-click each dependency → Start, then start the main service
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Diagnostic Command
Run this PowerShell command to find related events in your system log:
Get-EventLog -LogName System -Newest 20 | Where-Object {$_.Message -like "*WIFI-WINDOWS10-BLUETOOTHNOTDISCOVERABLE-017*" -or $_.Message -like "*Windows 10 Bluetooth Not Discoverable (#17)*"} | Format-List
💡 Open PowerShell as Administrator, paste the command above, and press Enter.
Prevention Tips
- Never disable Windows services unless you fully understand their dependencies
- Use Windows Event Viewer to monitor service crashes proactively
- Create a System Restore point before making service configuration changes