XBOX 360 wireless receiver won't connect to controller with Windows 7 64bit

Anonymous
2010-02-23T03:37:19+00:00

Hello, im having a problem with a xbox 360 wireless receiver on my windows 7 64bit, i installed the software that came with the receiver and it installed fine but when i went to connect the controller with the receiver it doesnt work, i've tried it dozens of times and i have rang microsoft for help but they werent too sure. Its a official controller which came with an xbox360 and the receiver isnt microsoft but i was told from the microsoft people that some receivers are made outside of microsoft but are still fine. I'm wondering if there is a specific windows 7 receiver driver for it?

thanks

james

Windows for home | Previous Windows versions | Gaming

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Anonymous
2010-03-02T12:27:51+00:00

hey thanks i got it to work! so relieved. heres how you do it:

Right click on Computer

Go to Properties

Click on Device Manager

Right click on the Unidentified Device

Go to Properties

Go to the Drive tab

Click on Update Driver…

Browse my computer for driver software

Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer

Microsoft Common Controller for Window Class

Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 2.1.0.1349 [8/13/2009]

Update Driver Warning

Click Yes

i cant believe it was that simple, you dont need to download any seperate driver or anything, just follow the steps.

thanks

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  1. Anonymous
    2011-10-03T15:57:40+00:00

    i've been messing about for about 45mins trying to get it working before finding this reply

    you sire, are a superstar

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  2. Anonymous
    2011-10-07T04:54:35+00:00

    Using these steps i connected my wireless controller fine.

    After gaming for 3 - 5 minutes the controller stops responding.  The solid green lights on both ends indicate that its still connected, but the controller does nothing and my keyboard/mouse (wired) becomes active.  I cannot make the controller work again until i restart my comp.

    Please help i utterly hate using keyboard/mouse for most games :/

    Thank you for your time

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  3. Anonymous
    2011-10-07T21:04:25+00:00

    Actually following these steps - works like a charm, green lite all the way, bravo DaneM.. Bravo !!

    and stuff you microsoft

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  4. Anonymous
    2011-10-15T11:26:32+00:00

    I **** LOVE YOU!!!!

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