Connected Gamepad Controller Doesn't Allow the Game to Start (PC)

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Per the latest update, if my gamepad controller is connected when the game starts, the game will ask to verify my Microsoft ID. once I click "let's go," the start screen will only let me see the update splash image but won't load the game start menus. They will not show up even if I begin clicking & using the keyboard & mouse. If the gamepad controller isn't connected, the game will start fine but the gamepad will not register inputs. Before the update, switching between gamepad controller to keyboard & mouse & back worked fine. I have already verified & repaired the game.