switch pro controller not detected by pc on a new install

Anonymous
2024-09-28T17:19:44+00:00

my pc (new install) doesnt detect my switch controller while wired, it doesnt make a noise when i connect it either, does anyone know why, usb port and cable are both fine as they worked before on my old install

Windows for home | Windows 11 | Devices and drivers

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  1. Solamillo Charity 20,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-09-28T20:53:02+00:00

    Yes, if you'd like to quickly revert all the changes, you may also do a restore point.

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  2. Anonymous
    2024-09-28T20:52:34+00:00

    the drivers that i could copy i over i did but to no avail... anything else that i could try (i could copy over most of the files sadly)

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  3. Anonymous
    2024-09-28T20:34:13+00:00

    how?

    i also restarted explorer so i dont think that'd work, cant i just restore from the restore point?

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  4. Solamillo Charity 20,295 Reputation points Independent Advisor
    2024-09-28T20:26:07+00:00

    Please try right clicking and tap on "undo copy"

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  5. Anonymous
    2024-09-28T20:23:03+00:00

    uh it just put copy after evry single driver, anyway to only delete the ones that have - copy behind them so i can try again

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