Version 20H2 causes failure with the Xbox wireless adapter.
Version 20H2 causes failure with the Xbox wireless adapter.
After the 20H2 update, both my official Xbox Wireless Adapters stopped working on all three devices—new desktop, older clean-install system, and updated laptop. I tried installing drivers from guides and newer versions, but they didn’t help. It seems something about network device handling changed, possibly affecting the older desktop too. I’m not sure if there’s a solution or if I’m stuck with wired controllers. Anyone have any ideas or fixes?
The tutorial didn't fully suit my needs, though it helped deepen my grasp of PIDs. I'll discuss more in my upcoming solution post.
Reviewing the PID in Device Manager and then querying the Microsoft Update Catalog produced some outcomes. The previous failure likely stemmed from multiple versions of the Xbox Wireless Adapter, even beyond the two I already had. By combining name, operating system, and architecture, the search became more precise. Locating the exact PID, selecting the appropriate driver type and architecture helped narrow it down. After manually downloading the driver and placing it in the Downloads folder, Device Manager recognized it automatically. Since these were official Microsoft devices, no file modifications were needed and integrity checks weren’t required. This approach also resolved the Bluetooth adapter issue. The drivers might not be current, but I’m confident Microsoft will fix this in the next update.