Quick and Effective Guide to Fix xbox one controller disconnects frequently in Windows 10

This issue can occur when the controller is too old to be a Microsoft Xbox One Wireless Controller.
To be more specific, the wireless controller must be the Series 1. Some users report that this issue doesn’t occur or is less frequent when they use wired controllers.
Also, many users reported that this issue occurs more frequently on Windows 10.

  • Many users have reported experiencing frequent Xbox One controller disconnects, and it can happen for a variety of reasons.
  • A quick fix is to update your drivers, but make sure to use a specialized tool.
  • If the controller disconnects frequently, you can also manually update your system.
  • Another solution you can try is to update your Xbox controller’s firmware.

Uninstall and reinstall Xbox controller driver

  1. Go to Device Manager.
  2. Expand the list of devices.
    Expand the list of devices.
  3. Right-click Xbox controller driver and select Uninstall device.
  4. Repeat step 1 and 2 to uninstall the Xbox controller.
  5. Download the latest driver from the manufacturer’s website.
  6. Navigate to the Downloads folder.
    Navigate to the Downloads folder.
  7. Right-click the driver’s setup file and select Run as administrator.
  8. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the process.

Update the driver manually

  1. To update the driver manually, go to Device Manager.
  2. Expand the category “Human Interface Devices”.
    Expand the category "Human Interface Devices".
  3. Right-click on the device and select Update driver.
  4. Follow the instructions on the screen to update the driver.

Uninstall and Reinstall the Xbox Controller App

  1. To uninstall the Xbox controller app, press the Xbox button on your controller.
  2. Select Settings, and choose the System option.
  3. Then, select Apps & games from the System menu.
    Then, select Apps & games from the System menu.
  4. Select your controller app, and press the Uninstall button.
  5. Then, press the Xbox button again, and select Settings again.
  6. Select the System tab, and press the Select button.
  7. Press the A button on your controller, and select the Xbox app from the list that appears.
    Press the A button on your controller, and select the Xbox app from the list that appears.
  8. Press the A button again, and press the Yes button to confirm.
  9. After installing the Xbox app, press the Xbox button on your controller.
  10. Select Settings, and choose the System option.
  11. Then, select Apps & games from the System menu.
    Then, select Apps & games from the System menu.
  12. Select your Xbox app, and press the Install button.
  13. Press the Xbox button again, and select Settings again.
  14. Select the System tab, and press the Select button.
  15. Press the A button on your controller, and select the Xbox app from the list that appears.
    Press the A button on your controller, and select the Xbox app from the list that appears.
  16. Press the A button again to confirm.
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