Thank you Vinodh_Kumar V
I will go ahead and check the guide you posted. Pci simple communications controller driver for gateway ne56r. EDIT: That's just basic Windows driver 101 tips..I already described in my first post that I did all of that. I will describe it again (not the order in which I did those things):
On your Windows 10 PC, make sure to update the drivers of your Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows. Just check if there is an update pending. If yes, update it, and restart your PC. For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10. Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button. Press the controller Connect button for three seconds and release. If you’re using wireless Xbox 360 controller, set up install your Xbox 360 wired controller on Windows 10. But, you should update the drivers for wireless receiver timely, or may be your Xbox 360 controller will not work on windows 10.
1.Cleaned registry & and tried getting the wireless dongle to work
2.Uninstalled/reinstalled the Xbox One Controller driver & and tried getting the wireless dongle to work
Find out how to connect your Xbox Wireless Controller to a Windows PC. Or in a bundle with an Xbox Wireless Controller. The Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows may not be available in all markets. Right-click the expanded Microsoft Xbox One Controller and select Update Driver Software. Home > Windows 10 Drivers > [Fixed] Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Not Working/Recognized in Windows 10 Xbox 360 wireless controller is one of the most popular gamepads. If you have an Xbox one, playing the game with Xbox 360 wireless controller will be a nice choice.
3.Installing the driver through device manager automatically & and tried getting the wireless dongle to work
4.Installing the driver through device manager manually by either choosing the Xbox One Controller driver file or using a preinstalled set of Network adapter / USB / Xbox drivers & and tried getting the wireless dongle to work
5.Switched the receiver to 7 different USB ports (both 2.0 and 3.0) & and tried getting the wireless dongle to work
Download a video from google photos. 6. EXCHANGED THE THING AT THE RETAILER WHICH DIDN'T WORK AS WELL!
->Nothing worked, the device always showed up under 'Other devices' menu in device manager with a yellow exclamation mark next to it and was named 'XBOX ACC'. And don't even get me started on those 100s of restarts I had to make!
Please notice that I am, BY FAR, not the only one having this problem. Here is just a small selection of links with people that have my exact same issue:
http://forums.xbox.com/xbox_support/xbox_on_windows_support/f/5412.aspx (this forum is full of complaints)
https://www.reddit.com/r/pcgaming/comments/3pe1kk/did_anyones_xbox_one_wireless_adapter_for_windows/ (that's my topic but many other people report the issue in the comments)
Xbox One Wireless Adapter Driver
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QLv0GGIM_cQ (many people report the same driver issue in comments)
Find Xbox Wireless Controller Driver On Windows 10 Windows 10
Hi Gexud. I'm Greg, an installation specialist and 8 year Windows MVP, here to help you.
Run the Bluetooth and Hardware troubleshooters at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
Did the controller work on this new PC and was stable before? Check if you received Updates (especially drivers) before that at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Installed Update History. If so you can try uninstalling any that were received about that time there.
You can also try to System Restore to a point when it worked: http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-t..
Then hide the Update(s) using the Hide Updates tool: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent..
Update your drivers from the PC's Support Downloads web page. Compare the latest drivers with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.
If any drivers were received or installed just before this happened, try rolling them back in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Click on the device, then Driver tab, then roll back. If no roll back, try Uninstall, restart PC to reinstall.
Another thing you can do do if you haven't yet is manually install Fall Creator Version 1709 by installing Media Creation Tool and choosing to Upgrade Now. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m..
This the most stable method to upgrade to the new version (which you need anyway) and will bring you fully up to date with reinstalled Windows that often will solve any other problems you have.
You can use the same tool to download the ISO or create bootable media so you only need to do it once, and have the bootable media for repairs or possible Clean Install.
If there are any hurdles during the Upgrade see these steps to optimize the install as this is evidence it's corrupted: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki..
But remember that a factory or Upgrade install are inferior installs that most enthusiasts would never run in the first place because they'd expect endless issues. Most prefer to do the gold standard Clean install from this link which has had no reported issues: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki..
There is also an automated Refresh that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-..
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I'll keep working with you until this is resolved.
Run the Bluetooth and Hardware troubleshooters at Settings > Update & Security > Troubleshoot.
Did the controller work on this new PC and was stable before? Check if you received Updates (especially drivers) before that at Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update > Installed Update History. If so you can try uninstalling any that were received about that time there.
You can also try to System Restore to a point when it worked: http://home.bt.com/tech-gadgets/computing/how-t..
Then hide the Update(s) using the Hide Updates tool: https://www.howtogeek.com/224471/how-to-prevent..
Update your drivers from the PC's Support Downloads web page. Compare the latest drivers with the ones presently installed in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Make sure you have the latest BIOS, Chipset, Display (Video), Sound, USB3, Bluetooth, Network and all other drivers, or else download and install the latest now.
If any drivers were received or installed just before this happened, try rolling them back in Device Manager reached by right clicking the Start Menu. Click on the device, then Driver tab, then roll back. If no roll back, try Uninstall, restart PC to reinstall.
Another thing you can do do if you haven't yet is manually install Fall Creator Version 1709 by installing Media Creation Tool and choosing to Upgrade Now. http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-10/m..
This the most stable method to upgrade to the new version (which you need anyway) and will bring you fully up to date with reinstalled Windows that often will solve any other problems you have.
You can use the same tool to download the ISO or create bootable media so you only need to do it once, and have the bootable media for repairs or possible Clean Install.
If there are any hurdles during the Upgrade see these steps to optimize the install as this is evidence it's corrupted: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki..
But remember that a factory or Upgrade install are inferior installs that most enthusiasts would never run in the first place because they'd expect endless issues. Most prefer to do the gold standard Clean install from this link which has had no reported issues: http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/wiki..
There is also an automated Refresh that reinstalls WIndows while shedding corrupting factory bloatware, saves your files, but doesn't clear the drive to get it cleanest: https://www.howtogeek.com/265054/how-to-easily-..
I hope this helps. Feel free to ask back any questions and let us know how it goes. I'll keep working with you until this is resolved.