Connect the controller with a USB cable
Press the Xbox button to turn on the controller
Wait for Windows to install the drivers automatically
Connect the controller via Bluetooth if your PC supports it
Turn on Bluetooth on your PC
Press and hold the Xbox button on the controller
Press and hold the Pair button on the controller until the Xbox logo flashes
Open Bluetooth settings on your PC
Select Add device
Choose Bluetooth
Select Xbox Wireless Controller from the list
Connect the controller with an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
Plug the adapter into a USB port on your PC
Press the Pair button on the adapter
Press and hold the Pair button on the controller until it connects
Check the controller in Windows Settings or Xbox Accessories app
Update the controller firmware if needed using the Xbox Accessories app