The controller light is on like it is connected but the PC says it is not connected?

Hello, My name is Jesse. I'm an Independent Advisor and a member of the Microsoft community and I'd love to assist you today.

First check if windows 10 is up to date. Make sure your time and date are correct on your windows settings.

There is an "Optional Updates" button in the smallest print. Kindly check and go to driver, and download the existing drivers needed. Then restart, plug in the Receiver. Go to the same optional updates, and updated the driver.

Make sure that this is turned on "Receive updates for other Microsoft products when you update Windows" under Advanced Options

Check for store updates: Start menu, select Microsoft Store > More > Downloads and updates > Get updates.

If Updating the system doesn't help, I'll suggest you run a scan to check for problems and repair them.

Press Windows + R, type cmd, and press Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run Command Prompt as administrator. Next type sfc /scannow in Command Prompt window, and press Enter to start to scan and repair corrupt system files in Windows 10.

I have Windows 11 installed är it is all up to date.

I have found that, for now, it works when I unplug the adapter when win is running and wait for a minute and then plug it back in and do everything from the beginning. Adding the controller etc.

So it feels like a bug with windows 11.

have the exact same problem but with my PC. The controller and the xbox wireless adapter are both connected with the steady light but the controller has the status not connected on the PC.

Whats wrong and the controller worked fine just a couple of hours ago?

I have the exact same problem but with my PC. The controller and the xbox wireless adapter are both connected with the steady light but the controller has the status not connected on the PC.

Whats wrong and the controller worked fine just a couple of hours ago?

ok so i tried used a different cable it still doesnt connect to my pc but on my xbox it says its connected sometimes but it also says its using the battery for power and for some reason the small light in the middle doesnt light up unless i like push back on the cable.