Following these instructions from Microsoft my aftermarket Xbox 360 controller is not working on Windows 7. Pimp c long live the pimp download. Any suggestions?
Run5kTurn on your Xbox 360 Wireless Controller. Press the button on the wireless receiver and it will begin flashing. While the wireless receiver is flashing, press the 'Sync' button on the front. If you have a solid LED light in the upper left-hand corner indicating player 1. Driver for Xbox 360 Wireless Controller on Windows 7(64) not appearing in device manager after installation. Nor is there anything in the 'Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories' folder in the start menu. After installing ' Xbox 360 Accessories Software 1.2 64-bit for Windows 7 ', the reboot takes approx. 5 minutes which is unusually long. Download Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver v1.2 for Windows XP. Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller Driver v1.2 for Windows XP. With this software and a compatible wireless receiver, you can.
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Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Driver Windows 7 X64
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You can often use the available drivers after telling Windows which drivers to use:
- Download and install the driver software for your windows version
- Plug in the Xbox 360 Controller
- Open the Device Manager ( + R, then type
devmgmt.msc
) - Find the icon for the controller, likely under other devices
- Double-click the controller icon and select the driver tab
- Select the 'Update Driver' button
- Select 'Browse my computer'
- Select 'Let me pick from a list'
- Select 'Microsoft Common Controller For Windows Class' on Windows 7, or 'Xbox 360 Peripherals' on Windows 8+, and press next
- Select the appropriate driver and press next
- Select 'Yes' you really do want to use this driver
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