Turn on your PC
Turn on the Xbox controller
Connect the controller to the PC with a USB cable
Or press the controller’s Pair button
Open Bluetooth settings on the PC
Turn on Bluetooth if needed
Select Add device or Bluetooth device
Choose Xbox Wireless Controller from the list
Wait for the connection to complete
Or use an Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows
Plug the adapter into a USB port
Press the Pair button on the adapter
Press the Pair button on the controller
Wait for the controller light to stay on
Test the controller in a game or controller settings