Xbox wireless adapter doesn't show up in device manager on Windows 10.

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  1. issavgg
    issavgg Guest

    Xbox wireless adapter doesn't show up in device manager on Windows 10.


    I recently bought an Xbox wireless adapter. all of the buttons work in the Xbox Accessories app, but not in games. Also neither the controller, nor the wireless adapter show up in windows device manager.

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    issavgg, Mar 18, 2023
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  2. Georges C. Win User

    Xbox wireless adapter doesn't show up in device manager on Windows 10.

    Hello, first it's a pleasure to be able to help you today.

    My name is welcome to the community.

    Hello Issavgg, have you checked if you have the latest version of Windows installed, at 22H2?

    See which version of Windows 10 you have

    https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/see...

    Updates are often seen as optional.

    If you haven't updated yet, click the link below, update, and make all subsequent security updates.

    Download Windows 10

    https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/software-downlo...

    Also, make sure all Xbox Apps are up to date in the store, and make sure you have the Xbox Companion App installed, it works with the Xbox App.
  3. DrifterX22 Win User

    xbox one wireless adapter for windows 10

    xbox wireless adapter troubleshooting

    The adapter didn't auto-install

    Because the drivers for the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows are embedded within the Windows 10 operating system, the adapter should auto-install. If it doesn't, try the following solutions:

    • Make sure your Windows 10 device is connected to the Internet.
    • Make sure your Windows 10 device is up to date by going to Windows Update on your device and checking for available updates.
    • Reboot your device and try again.
    • Ensure your USB ports are not disabled in your Device Manager.
    • Try another USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
    • Try reinstalling the drivers in case they have partially installed. To do so, you need to uninstall the drivers. Follow these steps to complete this process:
      1. Go to your Device Manager.
      2. Locate Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows in the Network adapters section.
      3. Click Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows to bring up the Properties window.
      4. Click on the Driver tab.
      5. On the Driver tab, click the Uninstall button.
      6. On the confirmation window, check Delete the driver software for this device.
      7. Unplug the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and reboot your Windows 10 device. Once the device is back on, plug in the adapter.
      8. If the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows still does not install, follow all of the above steps thoroughly one more time. If this doesn't work, your adapter needs to be replaced. See How to get service for

        your Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
        .
  4. XBF Diego M Win User

    joystick xbox one adapter (error xbox acc)

    Hi Diego,

    Because the drivers for the
    Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
    are embedded within the Windows 10 operating system, the adapter should auto-install. If it doesn't, try the following solutions:

    • Make sure your Windows 10 device is connected to the Internet.
    • Make sure your Windows 10 device is up to date by going to Windows Update on your device and checking for available updates.
    • Reboot your device and try again.
    • Ensure your USB ports are not disabled in your Device Manager.
    • Try another USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
    • Try reinstalling the drivers in case they have partially installed. To do so, you need to uninstall the drivers. Follow these steps to complete this process:
      1. Go to your Device Manager.
      2. Locate Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows in the Network adapters section.
      3. Click Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows to bring up the Properties window.
      4. Click on the Driver tab.
      5. On the Driver tab, click the Uninstall button.
      6. On the confirmation window, check Delete the driver software for this device.
      7. Unplug the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and reboot your Windows 10 device. Once the device is back on, plug in the adapter.
      8. If the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows still does not install, follow all of the above steps thoroughly one more time. If this doesn't work, your adapter needs to be replaced. See How to get service for

        your Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
        .
  5. Ricardo Lechuga Win User

    Xbox Wireless Adapter

    That's because the driver is not correctly installed,

    Because the drivers for the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows are embedded within the Windows 10/11 operating system, the adapter should auto-install. If it doesn't, try the following solutions:

    Make sure your Windows device is connected to the internet.

    Make sure Windows is up to date by going to Windows Update on your device and checking for available updates.

    Reboot your device and try again.

    Ensure your USB ports are not disabled in Device Manager.

    Try another USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.

    Try reinstalling the drivers in case they have partially installed. To do so, you need to uninstall the drivers. Follow these steps to complete this process:

    Go to Device Manager.

    Locate Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows in the Network adapters section.

    Select Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows to bring up the Properties window.

    Select the Driver tab.

    On the Driver tab, select Uninstall or Uninstall Device (depending on your version of Windows).

    On the confirmation window, check the Delete the driver software for this device box.

    Unplug the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and reboot your Windows device. Once the device is back on, plug in the adapter.

    If the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows still does not install, follow all of the above steps thoroughly one more time. If this doesn't work, your adapter might need to be replaced.
  6. XBF Chris J Win User

    Pilote introuvable Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 [Edit - Translation] - Driver Not Found Wireless Adapter for Windows 10

    Hello Alexis,

    Thank you for posting here on the Xbox forums. Check out these troubleshooting steps from this link : Troubleshoot
    the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows


    The adapter didn't auto-install

    Because the drivers for the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows are embedded within the Windows 10 operating system, the adapter should auto-install. If it doesn't, try the following solutions:

    • Make sure your Windows 10 device is connected to the Internet.
    • Make sure your Windows 10 device is up to date by going to Windows Update on your device and checking for available updates.
    • Reboot your device and try again.
    • Ensure your USB ports are not disabled in your Device Manager.
    • Try another USB 2.0 or 3.0 port.
    • Try reinstalling the drivers in case they have partially installed. To do so, you need to uninstall the drivers. Follow these steps to complete this process:
      1. Go to your Device Manager.
      2. Locate Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows in the Network adapters section.
      3. Click Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows to bring up the Properties window.
      4. Click on the Driver tab.
      5. On the Driver tab, click the Uninstall button.
      6. On the confirmation window, check Delete the driver software for this device.
      7. Unplug the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows and reboot your Windows 10 device. Once the device is back on, plug in the adapter.
      8. If the Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows still does not install, follow all of the above steps thoroughly one more time. If this doesn't work, your adapter needs to be replaced. See How to get service for

        your Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows

    Hope this helps!
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