Windows 10 - major controller connection problems

I'm having the same problem. My wireless controller was working with my receiver yesterday, and today after installing the Windows 10 update, it no longer works. It's highly unlikely that this problem coinciding with what looks like a major Windows update
is coincidental. Either this is a bug, or Microsoft no longer supports (i.e. disabled) 360 controllers with Windows 10 and wants us to buy Xbox One controllers.

I'm hoping it's a bug.

Hey all,

You shouldn't need a passcode to connect the controller to a Windows 10 PC. Please take a look at this guide for help with pairing problems and be sure to check your computer for any updates.

Connect and troubleshoot Bluetooth on your Xbox One Wireless Controller

It works by connecting the controller through a micro usb cable. Once you download and install the driver from Major Nelson website, connect your controller and Windows will detect it.

Hi Kathy,

Thank you for getting back to you. Here are the answers to your questions:

May we know if this gamepad is working fine if connected to Consoles or mobile devices?

I have not connected the gamepad yet to consoles or mobile devices. The connection would not allow it to be connected to a mobile device.

How about if this gamepad is connected to Windows 10 PC?

This gamepad connects fine to my other laptop that is running windows 10. It sets it up as usual installing the driver when it is first plugged in.

Is this gamepad working previously on the same PC?

This gamepad used to work on this laptop before windows 11 was installed.

When did this issue happen? Was there a recent Windows update or new application installed on your device?

This issue happened after windows 11 was installed. I have reinstalled windows 11 from a fresh image and still the problem persists. I have tried the wired controller mentioned above, a Bluetooth controller with a wireless dongle, and an official Playstation 4 controller. All of them have presented the same issue when trying to connect with the computer.

Was this a gamepad compatible to Windows 8 or 10 and Windows 11?

No gamepad that I can see online currently says that it is compatible with windows 11. Every gamepad I have bought has said that are compatible with windows 8 or 10. I assume this is because windows 11 is a fairly new product and they don't want to make claims that they are unable to substantiate.

Do we have issues connecting different (in design or brand) gamepad or controller in your PC?

See answers above RE: other controllers.

This seems to be a major windows issue. I've noticed lots of people having this issue and most people don't seem to have been able to rectify the problem as of yet.

https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-a-wireless-controller - I have already followed this tutorial and it has not been able to solve the problem.

Sorry for the late response but I figured I should update on what happened.

I conducted a reset of Windows 10 which, while a major annoyance, did fix the problem with my controller.

I have been happily gaming ever since!