Disable Bluetooth Using Group Policy (Device Class GUID Method)

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How to Disable Bluetooth Using Group Policy (Device Class GUID Method)

Description

This documentation explains a working method to completely disable Bluetooth on Windows systems using Group Policy. Since Windows does not provide a specific built-in policy to disable Bluetooth, this method uses a Device Class GUID to block all Bluetooth devices from being installed or used.

The method has been tested and verified on the following systems:

  • Windows 10 (All Editions)
  • Windows 11 (All Editions)
  • Windows Server (GUI-based installations that support Bluetooth)

Summary

  • Bluetooth is disabled using its device class GUID:
 {e0cbf06c-cd8b-4647-bb8a-263b43f0f974}
  • This GUID represents all Bluetooth devices in Windows.
  • Once applied, Bluetooth becomes inaccessible to users and cannot be reinstalled.
  • This does not affect system audio (tested via YouTube).

Steps to Disable Bluetooth via Group Policy

Step 1: Open Group Policy Management Editor

  1. Press Win + R and type gpmc.msc
  2. Navigate to:
 Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → Device Installation → Device Installation Restrictions

Step 2: Configure the Policy

  1. Double-click on: Prevent installation of devices that match any of these device IDs
  2. Set it to: Enabled
  3. Click on the Show button under Options
  4. Add the following Device Class GUID:
 {e0cbf06c-cd8b-4647-bb8a-263b43f0f974}
  1. Click OK and apply the policy.

Step 3: Apply the Group Policy

  • Run gpupdate /force in Command Prompt or restart the system.

Verification

Visual Confirmation

  • The Bluetooth icon is removed from the taskbar/system tray.
  • Attempting to open Bluetooth settings or search for devices results in an error.


Notes

  • There is no dedicated Group Policy to disable Bluetooth directly.
  • This method is based on Device Installation Restrictions using a known Microsoft-defined GUID.
  • The method was verified to not interfere with sound functionality or other system services.

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