Xbox one controller for Windows with wireless adapter. Controller won't sync.

I think the Windows wireless adapter would require the controller to be synced with the adapter before it will work, which means the sync data to the console would be changed to the computer, until you resync the console with the controller.

If you're simply trying to connect the controller to the Xbox, you will need to sync the controller to the console.

If you're connecting the
controller to the PC, you can do it through one of three ways:

• Micro-USB Cable
• Use the
  Wireless Adapter for Windows
• Use
  Bluetooth (if available on the PC)

Hey there mire227!

Just to make sure are you syncing the controller by pressing the sync button on both your controller and the adapter? Make sure to check out this

Connecting Wireless Controller To PC Troubleshooter. Let us know what's up

By "latest version of the adapter", you mean
this adapter, then this will not work with Xbox 360 controllers. This one is only designed for Xbox One controllers.

Microsoft doesn't seem to sell the 360 wireless receiver anymore, but you can
get it here from Amazon.

For the 360 wireless receiver, yes, that is all you need to hook up your 360 controller to the PC. Press the sync button on both the adapter and controller, it should connect without a problem and be instantly recognized by your Windows 7 system.

Hi PC,

Thanks for updating us with your reply! The smallish button that is on the front of the controller is the "bind" or "sync" button that is used to wirelessly connect the controller to your console or, in this case, your PC via the wireless adapter. You may
find the information contained in the following support articles helpful in troubleshooting any syncing issues you've been experiencing:

How to connect an Xbox One Wireless Controller to a Windows PC

Set up the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows

Troubleshoot the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows

In regard to your other issue about one adapter working and the other giving you trouble, you may benefit from

performing a clean boot to your Windows 10 PC and then
running the app troubleshooter on your Xbox Accessories app. This has a tendency to cure a few ills with things. You'll also want to ensure that your controller is updated and this may be done in the Xbox Accessories app while the controller is connected
to the PC on a wired connection (cannot be done via Bluetooth or other wireless connection). How to update your Xbox
One Controller on Windows 10

Give the troubleshooting a try and please let us know the results.

I hope that this helps you out!