Bluetooth indicator in Windows 8

Hi All,
I have recently upgraded my X201 (non tablet version) to Windows 8 Pro from 7 Ultimate - thanks to those on this board in particular for the WLAN drivers.
My only outstanding issue is that the Bluetooth indicator is always on.  I have tried disabling the device in device manager and also in Win 8 but to no avail.  I have the latest BIOS 1.40 and bluetooth driver "ThinkPad Bluetooth 3.0"
Bluetooth works - I just can't tell if it is turned on or off by looking at the lamps under the screen.  Has anyone got this to work?  I doubt it is X201 specific.
Thanks

kent1968 wrote:
Recently I did a clean install of W8 Pro, did not reinstall hotkeys and can't figure out how to turn it off - so for now it will just stay on.
I did another clean install yesterday for other reasons.  I've only installed minimal Lenovo stuff (Gobi, Ultranav, Fingerprint and Active Protection - windows update did BT and PM Drivers).
As everything else is working fine I think I'll also leave the lamp on rather than risk breaking somthing else.  I'll turn BT off in the BIOS also - a good idea.  Bit of a shame though nonetheless.  Thanks both for taking the time to post. 

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