Very Strange Problem With Input/Gamepad

[Swirlybro]

My gamepad will work in-game for a while, but something weird has been happening. Occasionally, the game will freeze for a split-second and my mouse will appear onscreen. Then my gamepad will stop working and I have to select "Detect gamepad changes" from the input menu in order to get it working again. It happens every 5-10 minutes.

[BearOso]

Windows is losing the connection to the game pad and redetecting it as a new device. Likely the cord is faulty or has a weak spot that gets tussled during motion.