Xbox One Controller successfully connected to PC via bluetooth does not work with Windows apps.

The controller successfully connects and shows up in my devices as an Xbox controller but it does not function in games or bring up the game bar using the controller shortcut. With regards to the game bar, I have made sure the shortcut options are enabled in the game bar itself and in the windows game bar settings. However, the controller works in all games launched from Steam when using bluetooth. The controller also works perfectly fine when using a wired connection. I'm not sure if this is relevant or not but it also works fine when connected to an actual Xbox, wired or wireless. It can also connect to my phone with bluetooth and control it just fine. But when I tested it on another computer it was having the same issues as when connected to my computer. It's fine when wired but limited functionality over bluetooth. When I go to Devices and Printers>Xbox Wireless Controller>Game Controller Settings>Properties and go to the Test tab, I can see that all buttons and sticks are working and the computer is receiving inputs. I also noticed something when playing Forza 4. When using m&k I can see the pointer on the screen. When I push a button on the controller when connected via bluetooth the pointer disappears. The pointer reappears when I start using m&k again. This is further evidence that the windows apps are detecting inputs form the controller but failing to do anything with them. Things I have tried:

• resetting my computer
  
• complete shutdown, removing power, and rebooting
  
• uninstalling and reinstalling device
  
• updating drivers
  
• updating windows
  
• updating bluetooth drivers
  
• updating controller
  
• clean boot in Windows
  
• uninstalling and reinstalling gaming services
  
• checking time and region accuracy
  
• reset windows store app
  
• reinstalled xbox app
  
• reset game bar
  
• reset router
  
• signing out and deleting Steam
  
• using a recharge kit battery pack
  
• using rechargeable AA batteries
  
• using basic AA batteries
  
• Anything from these links or the basic troubleshooting page
  
  • https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-a-wireless-controller
    
  • https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/wireless-controller-solution
    
  • https://support.xbox.com/en-US/help/hardware-network/controller/connect-xbox-wireless-controller-to-pc
    

I had no issues with the controller for the longest and I don't know what caused it to start having this issue. I have not tried using another Xbox controller because I only have 1 with bluetooth functionality. I also want to avoid a Windows reinstall if possible if that wasn't evident by my attempts at a fix. So to recap, my controller will only function in Steam when using bluetooth. Other apps detect inputs but do nothing with them. The controller works perfectly in all apps when using a wired connection.

Moved from: Windows / Windows 10 / Devices and drivers

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