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"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"
*Credit goes to someone random off windows help*
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This is NOT a certified Microsoft device. As Microsoft no longer produces a receiver of this type this is probably your best bet. The price is right (especially if you are a Prime member).I'm running Win7 (x64) and there were a few hoops to jump through to get the receiver recognized, but if you follow the instructions provided by 'Win-7 64-bit' here in the reviews (which was cribbed from an answers.mircosoft post) it's a painless process.
If the disc that came with your receiver doesn't have the x64 folder (my disc was lacking it) you'd be well served to download and install the driver/software pack from Microsoft. Since links are blocked here simply search for "Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows" and click-on the page titled "Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows | Microsoft Hardware", select your system, download and install.
After installing the driver/software pack, you then need to follow the other set of instructions;
"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
Update Driver Warning
Click Yes"
(from cyberfoxx at answers.microsoft)
Overall this a cheap way to get an existing XBox 360 controller recognized and operating on a windows system. And for Win7 (x64) users this is the process that you have to do regardless of manufacturer of the receiver. So given the reality that Microsoft abandoned products of this type, this is next best thing and quite affordable to boot.
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Alright, sure its not "genuine" or made by microsoft but for 13$... I can now play black ops on my pc like I did on the xbox.Another thing, if your on windows 7 64bit, You have to point to go in the disc itself, and copy the "USB Driver" folder over from the disc, onto your desktop for ease. Now go into windows and install the drivers manually. Point it to C:\users\$USER\Desktop\USB DRIVER\Driver_64\win7
It should install successfully. Now if your on 32bit w7, then point it to the same but instead Driver_32. Hope this helps.
Sure it might be 3rd party and doesn't say "microsoft" but who cares.. it works fine.
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I've seen reviews for other "knock-off" products saying it would not work. When the device failed to auto install, I let Windows search for a solution. It took me to the Microsoft site where I downloaded the software for the "genuine" device, which works fine with this product.Once that was loaded the controller would not connect. I opened the start menu, went to devices and printers, and clicked on the "unknown device". On the Hardware tab I hit Properties, and then clicked Change Settings in the window that popped up. In the Driver tab I hit update driver, and then "Browse My Computer for Driver Software". Then I hit Browse, and clicked on my DVD drive that had the driver disc in it. I hit next and a dialog popped up warning me the software was not from a verified source and could be harmful. I chose to install the driver anyway, and now everything connects and works properly.
Great price for a product that saves me from having to purchase a whole new controller that has a wireless receiver in it. I bought this to play Skyrim on PC since the updates will come faster and more often.
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I could not get this device to install using the provided driver disc. However, it is now working perfectly on Win 7 64-bit after going through these steps:-Go to Device Manager
-Right click on the Unidentified Device
-Click Properties
-Go to the Driver tab
-Click on "Update Driver"
-Click "Browse my computer for driver software"
-Click "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"
-Choose "Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class"
-Select "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows"
-Update driver warning will pop up
-Click Yes and the driver will install successfully
I've been using this receiver for about two months now with no problems. My computer is attached to a TV in the living room and I'm sitting on the sofa about 12 feet away with Xbox 360 controller in hand.
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