Windows 10: Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 is not working anymore (NOT Xbox ACC Issue)

Hey everyone,


I feel like I'm going mad... This may be the last thing I post before my head explodes...


Anyway, my Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 stopped working after a damned Windows 10 Update happened around Christmas. It was working fine and I could connect both my controller and Xbox headset to my PC using this adapter without any issues. I'll give more details below.

• It is recognized by my laptop as "Xbox Wireless Adapter"(so it's not the Xbox ACC issue), the light flashes, but I can't pair it with any Xbox controller and headset, even though it worked perfectly when I got it, and it still works on other devices I have, so it's definitely not a hardware issue.
• I have searched for the issue online extensively and tried all of the fixes from these forums and others.
• Things I've tried:
  • Restarting and plugging into different USB port
  • Manually updating the drivers. Tried various driver versions from the Microsoft Update Catalog
  • Unistalling the drivers and letting them reinstall automatically
  • Fiddling with Wake/Sleep options of the Xbox Wireless Adapter
  • Updating Controller firmware

After a bit more research, it seems like one of the security updates from Windows 10 has broken these wireless adapters for a lot of people. I just need help understanding which security patch I need to uninstall in order for my Xbox Wireless Adapter to work again.


I am running Windows 10 Home(Build 1803) and the license is OEM, running on a Dell G5 laptop.


P.S. I know this topic has been discussed before, but none of the fixes work for me, so that's why I've posted a new one.

:)

 

Xbox Wireless Adapter not working

Hi Michael,

As you are facing with Xbox wireless adapter I suggest you to follow the troubleshooting steps from the link below and check if it helps.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/xbox...roubleshoot-xbox-wireless-adapter-for-windows

Please post back if you need further assistance, we will be happy to assist you.

Thank you.

 

Xbox one wireless adapter problems


Try these suggestions: Troubleshoot the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows | Xbox One

 

Xbox Wireless Adapter

Hi,

The Xbox 360 controller will work using the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. To help you set up your Xbox 360 controller to your computer using the Xbox Wireless adapter, we recommend that you follow the steps provided on this

link.

If you need further assistance, feel free to contact us back anytime.