Windows 10: XBOX Controller not Syncing on desktop but works on laptop.

My Xbox One controller has been connected to my gaming desktop via the Xbox wireless adapter since I first bought it. It's always worked. Yesterday 01/22/2020, I noticed it wouldn't connect to the Xbox Wireless Adapter anymore. I don't know when this began, but according to my Steam profile the last time I played a game was on January 19th just a few days ago and I know I used the controller on that game. When I turn the controller on it just keeps slowly blinking and never makes a connection. I've tried re-syncing, uninstalling/reinstalling the drivers, updating the controllers firmware, I've deleted recent windows updates in case a recent update caused the issue, but otherwise my system is completely up-to-date, I've uninstalled recently updated programs, and I've tried restarting the PC... no dice.


I know the controller and wireless adapter still work because I can plug the adapter into my laptop and the controller will immediately connect.


I ran a sfc /scannow and everything is fine. Everything else in the system seems fine; no bugs, no errors, no crashes, no freezes, etc.


Side Note: I did notice in the windows update history that a recent entry named "Xbox - Net - 7/11/2017 12:00:00 AM - 1.0.46.1 3" was installed yesterday 1/22/2020 which is the same day I noticed the controller stopped connecting. Could this be the culprit? Or, is this just the driver re-downloading because I uninstalled the driver during my troubleshooting process?

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Xbox Controller in Windows

Hey there Tomas

Thanks for reaching out!



I suggest that you try updating
your Xbox One controller. To do this, kindly follow the steps provided on the links below:

• How
  to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10
  
• Connect
  and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller
  
• Troubleshoot
  update issues with your Xbox One Controller
  

If the issue persists, I strongly
recommend contacting our Xbox Customer Support
for further troubleshooting steps.



Kindly update us with the results.

 

Can’t connect Xbox one controller to pc

Hello SubieTY,

Thank you for writing to Microsoft Community Forums.

Initially, we need to pair the device to show up in the list while connected through Bluetooth. Check with the below mentioned steps and see if it works.

• I would suggest you to check with the troubleshooting steps mentioned in the article on -
  
  Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller.
  
  
  
  
• You may also follow the steps from the below article to connect a controller to a Windows 10 PC -
  
  How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC.
  

Hope it helps.

Mala S

Microsoft Community - Moderator

 

Xbox One controller working wrong

Hi,

The issue may be related to the incompatible Xbox one controller drivers.



Please try the steps below and see if it helps:

• Press Windows key + R key. Type "devmgmt.msc" and click Enter.
• In the Device Manager, go to > Human Interface Devices > Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class .
• If you notice a yellow exclamation, double-click on the Xbox One Controller and go to the Driver tab, click on Update.
• If the driver is already updated, uninstall the driver and then reinstall it.

I would also suggest you check if the game is compatible with Windows 10.

If this doesn't help correct your issue, please contact the Xbox Support.

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Regards,