Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 3ft Range?

None of this applies. I'm talking about an Xbox usb wireless adapter. You should read the problem before copy/pasting a bunch of stuff that has anything to do with wireless.

If anyone else that actually knows what I'm asking about please respond. If you don't know what the wireless adapter for Xbox controllers are then please don't waste other's time/effort. Thanks.

Hi Greg & SpacePants,

I am having issues with the Xbox wireless adapter for Windows as well. Set-up issues (device cannot be started), connection issues to my controller with random drops or hangs up and won't shut off. I had the old style adapter and gave up trying after months of uninstalling in the device manager (delete driver software for this device) restarting my PC and trying again. I got the new slim style and am having the same problems. There are many, many people having issues with this.

Greg, I have tried every troubleshooting step on the MS/Xbox support pages. Links in your reply aren't necessary. I've tried them all...LOL I'm at the point of pulling my hair out because the adapter works for a day or week and then quits.  It does seem that the ungodly amount of cumulative updates that have come out cause instability with the device (just my opinion). My thought is that something in Windows code/registry is the problem for this many people to have similar problems. I appreciate that you don't give up on considerate people (you deserve a good beer LOL).

Here is a snip of my event viewer:

I have replied on another thread

https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/xbox-wireless-adapter-for-windows-error-code-10/e14f316d-9ce3-4df9-b125-7530d3da8954

If you can also escalate this to the powers that be, maybe something will get fixed. If enough moderators and advisors like yourself raise the issue internally, my hope is a serious fix will come of it. If you can think of or research a solution, I look forward to hearing back for you. I'm a gamer that has an injury and rely on a game controller to play. You can say this is an accessibility problem for me. Thanks again for your help in the community!!

Sean - A.K.A. (Fudge Knuckles) :)

"You should read the problem before copy/pasting a bunch of stuff that has anything to do with wireless. "

"Hi im having an issue with wireless adapter"

Hi SP. I'm Greg, an installation specialist, 10 year Windows MVP, and Volunteer Guardian Moderator here to help you.

I'll give you everything that works to fix Wifi so that at least something will work:

For Wifi won't connect after Version 1903:

https://windows101tricks.com/fix-wifi-keeps-dis...

https://www.techrepublic.com/article/wi-fi-and-...

https://pureinfotech.com/fix-wifi-problems-wind...

Enable IPv6 in the network adapter settings: https://www.tenforums.com/tutorials/90033-enabl...

Run the fixit from https://support.microsoft.com/help/929852 (Re-enable IPv6 on all nontunnel interfaces) and reboot.

Right click the network icon in System Tray at bottom right end of task bar to Troubleshoot Problems.

Try all of these steps: https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/help/10741/...

https://www.kapilarya.com/how-to-reset-network-...

Update your network adapter drivers from the PC maker's Support Downloads web page using the full model number, HP Serial Number or Dell Service Tag on sticker. Compare the latest drivers available for download with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS or UEFI firmware, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.

If you have the latest network driver then try on it's Driver tab also to Roll Back, or Uninstall and then restart PC to reinstall the driver. Try also all older drivers from Update Driver > Browse > Let Me Pick list working backwards.

Go to Settings > Network & Internet > WIfi > Manage Known Networks, highlight and remove the network having problems, restart PC to see if it shows up again.

Try plugging in by ethernet cable to the router to compare, then plug the ethernet cable into the modem (if separate) to see if this might be an issue with the router.

Try powering off modem, router and PC and then restarting in that order with 1 minute in between each. You may need to reset your router or even optimize it following these steps:

https://www.lifewire.com/resetting-a-home-netwo...

http://www.maximumpc.com/article/features/ultim...

Your router manual is always available from the manufacturer's website for your exact model.

You also are entitled to Support from your internet provider to get online on all devices. This is always included in the monthly bill. If your router is less than a year old they will also Support getting it connected and optimized.

Another option is you could replace the wireless adapter with an inexpensive USB nano adapter like this one: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-wireless-network...

You can also add an extender. The best one I've found is $17 at Amazon, configures itself, and so good I'd never use any other: https://www.amazon.com/TP-Link-Extender-Externa...

If this was caused by Windows Updates then you can check which were installed at Settings>Update & Security>Windows Update under Installed Updates, then uninstall them from the link there, and hide with the Hide Updates tool downloaded from here: http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/2/f2...

You can also use System Restore to get before the problem began, then check for Updates with the Hide Update tool and hide them: http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-t...

If this was caused by Version update then you can roll it back in Settings>Update & Security>Recovery and then hide it until it matures using the Hide Updates Tool downloaded from here: http://download.microsoft.com/download/f/2/2/f2...

I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I will keep working with you until it's resolved.

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