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

Question

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

Answer 1

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

Answer 2

Hi ,

Access this article for a step by steps guide on how to set up and use your Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows:

http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/kb.aspx?ID=933710&lcid=1033&category=hardware

Unable to connect an Xbox 360 wireless accessory to your Windows-based computer using the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows(Troubleshooting guide):

http://support.xbox.com/support/en/us/nxe/kb.aspx?ID=933709&lcid=1033&category=hardware

Follow these steps to connect an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to your personal computer:

To connect the controller to a computer that is running Windows XP SP2 or a later version of Windows, follow these steps:

1. Press and hold the Xbox Guide button until the controller turns on. The Xbox Guide button is the round button with the green "X" near the center

    of the controller.

2. Make sure that the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows is plugged in to your computer.

3. On the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows, press and release the small round Connect button.

4. On the controller, press and release the Connect button. The Connect button is the small button on the front edge of the controller, between the

     left bumper button and the charging port.

5. The Ring of Light on the controller spins and flashes one time, and the light on the Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows flashes. When the

     controller is connected, the Ring of Light on the controller remains lit and indicates the position in which the controller is connected.

Refer the KB articles mentioned below for more information:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906947 http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906347

If the problem persists, then please contact Xbox support for further assistance. Here’s the link:

http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/support/xbox360/

Regards, Afzal-Microsoft Support.

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Answer 3

this is not an answer. doenst look like there is a fix for this.

Answer 4

http://www.sevenforums.com/drivers/64905-xbox-360-pc-wireless-gaming-receiver.html

this is the fix

Answer 5

and where it says "windows common controller" its meant to say "microsoft common controller"