HOW-TO:Wireless Xbox 360 controller on Windows 7

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Download driver

Download the Xbox 360 controller driver for your version of Windows here:

https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-in/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows

Install the driver

Run the installer and accept the license agreement. Then complete the install.

Fix driver errors for 3rd-party wireless receivers

If you purchased a 3rd-party receiver, Windows might not recognize it and give the error "Device driver software was not successfully installed":

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To fix this, open the device manager by searching "Device Manager" in the start menu:

Device manager start menu.png


Right click on the unknown device and select "Update Driver Software":

Device manager unknown device.png


Select "Browse my computer for driver software":

Browse computer for driver software.png


Select "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer":

Let me pick from a list of device drivers.png


Select "Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class" or something similar:

Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class.png


Select "Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows":

Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows.png


At the prompt, select "Yes":

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Success!

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