Ralink Rt3290 Bluetooth Driver Windows 11 May 2026

The Ralink RT3290 is a legacy wireless and Bluetooth combo chip. Since MediaTek (the current owner of Ralink) does not provide a dedicated Windows 11 driver for this specific older model, you often need to use the Windows 10 version or rely on Windows Update to find a compatible generic driver. How to Install the Ralink RT3290 Bluetooth Driver Use Windows Update

Known Issues

: The adapter may appear in Device Manager but fail to function, or it may be completely "hidden" due to revoked driver signatures in newer Windows updates. Ralink Rt3290 Bluetooth Driver Windows 11

1. Open Device Manager → Bluetooth or Other devices (if unknown).
2. Right-click the RT3290 entry (may show as “Unknown USB Device” or “Ralink Bluetooth 4.0 Adapter” with error).
3. Choose Update driver → Browse my computer for drivers → Let me pick from a list.
4. Click Have Disk → Browse → go to extracted folder (e.g., SP64097\BluetoothDriver\Win8.1\).
5. Select rtl8761b.inf or rt3290.inf (depending on package).
6. Ignore “driver not signed” warning if shown.
7. Reboot.

Q: Can I download the Ralink Rt3290 Bluetooth driver from the Microsoft website? A: No, it is recommended to download the driver from the manufacturer's website or a reputable driver update tool. The Ralink RT3290 is a legacy wireless and

5. If Still Not Working

Since no native Windows 11 driver exists, users often find success using the last known stable versions designed for Windows 8 or Windows 10: Ralink RT-3290 Bluetooth not working - HP Support Community Open Device Manager → Bluetooth or Other devices

Troubleshooting Common Issues

• Broadcom’s WIDCOMM stack historically supports many Bluetooth chips. Search for Broadcom Bluetooth drivers mentioning RT3290 or Broadcom 3290. Use the hardware ID to confirm compatibility.
• If the installer refuses to run, try installing via Device Manager: Update driver → Browse my computer → Let me pick → Have Disk → point to the extracted .inf file.