Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Driver Windows 10 Dongle

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Introduction

If you purchased an original Xbox Wireless Receiver for Windows and are wondering how to use it in Windows 10, this guide will show you how to install the driver manually if it is not picked up automatically.

In this video I will show you how to properly install drivers for your third party Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver so that you can connect an Xbox 360 controller to your Windows 10 computer. Amazon.com: xbox controller wireless adapter for windows 10. Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows. By Microsoft. 4.5 out of 5 stars 2,796.

While these issues are less common in Windows 10 then 7/8.x, it is still known to happen.

Guide notes

  • In most cases, Windows 10 will not have these problems. When it does, manual intervention is required. This improved support comes from native Xbox compatibility being a major feature for Windows 10.
  • Windows 7/8.x users: Refer to the Windows 7/8.x guide. These steps are intended for Windows 10.
  • I do not know how to trigger the initial installation window manually. This is not shown since this laptop was used for testing after I uninstalled the driver before making the guide.

    • If you are using the Model 1790 (Slim) Xbox One wireless receiver, you must use the following driver: Xbox - Net - 7/11/2017 12:00:00 AM - 1.0.46.1.

    • Plug your Xbox Wireless Receiver into your PC. If the installation works, no work is needed. If it fails, proceed to Step 2.

    • Open Device Manager. The best way to do this on Windows 10 is to right click the Start Menu and select Device Manager.

    • Locate the Other Devices section. Without a driver installed, the receiver will be found here.

    • Double click XBOX ACC and verify your error code is Code 28. Click Update Driver and you will see a window with two options.

    • Before manually installing the driver, try selecting Search automatically for updated driver software. Install the driver manually if this fails.

    • Note: If this link does not work, search Xbox Wireless. Go to the Microsoft Update Catalog website to download the driver. Select the following driver: Microsoft driver update for Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows (18.31.1.34) and download it. Unzip the .cab folder with 7Zip.

    • Select Browse my computer for driver software.

    • Locate the folder where the driver is downloaded, and select Copy address as text. Paste this location into the box under Search for drivers in this lcoation:.

    • Click Next and install the driver.

    • To verify the driver was installed correctly, check if the receiver shows up under Network Adapters. If the driver was installed correctly, this is where the receiver will be found.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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2,139 downloads·Added on: October 31, 2016·Manufacturer: Microsoft
360The package provides the installation files for Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller USB Driver version 2.1.0.1011.
If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones.
In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):
1. Extract the .cab file to a folder of your choice
2. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Manager
3. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver Software
4. Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you extracted the driver
Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Driver Windows 10 DongleXbox 360 Wireless Controller Driver Windows 10 Dongle5. If you already have the driver installed and want to update to a newer version got to 'Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer'
6. Click 'Have Disk'
7. Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver and click Ok

About Joystick / Gamepad / Wheels Driver:

Installing the controller’s drivers and utilities allows the system to properly recognize the connected device (either wired or wireless products), as well as to use all of the unit’s features, such as force feedback, custom vibrations, and others.
In addition to that, applying the appropriate files lets users configure the controller’s functions and buttons, and might even add support for various accessories compatible with the device.
As for applying this release, the steps are very easy: make sure your operating system is supported by this software, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation.
Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified. In addition to that, after installing the software, we suggest performing a system restart to make sure that the changes take effect properly.
That being said, click the download button, get and install the controller’s software, and enjoy all its available features. Moreover, don’t forget to check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to date with the latest releases.

COMPATIBLE WITH:
Windows XP
Windows Vista
Windows XP 64 bit
Windows Vista 64 bit
Windows 7
Windows 7 64 bit
Windows 8
Windows 8 64 bit
Windows 8.1
Windows 8.1 64 bit
file size:
4.8 MB
filename:
2060_8edb3031ef495d4e4247e51dcb11bef24d2c4da7.cab

Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Driver Win 10

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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Driver Windows 10 Dongle Download

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver.
Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.