Latest Xbox One Wireless Controller Driver Windows 7

24,351 downloads·Added on: June 6, 2014·Manufacturer: MICROSOFT
This package contains the files needed for installing the USB drivers that will enable the Microsoft Xbox One controller to be used with any game that featured gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified

GUIDE: Whoever has issues getting the driver for new Xbox One Wireless Controller Adapter for Windows 10 This guide is for people that can't get Win10 to automatically find the correct driver for their Wireless Adapter.

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.

COMPATIBLE WITH:
Windows 7 64 bit
Windows 8 64 bit
Windows 8.1 64 bit
file size:
2.8 MB
CATEGORY:
Joystick, Gamepad & Wheels

Xbox One Wireless Controller Driver Windows 7 64 Bit

Introduction

If you purchased a Xbox Wireless Receiver for Windows and are wondering how to use it in Windows 7/8.x, this guide will show you how to install the drivers. Since Microsoft is pushing Windows 10 as hard as they need to (despite many users not wanting it or preferring to wait), problems like this will come up.

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Since Microsoft wants to make this as hard as possible on Windows 7/8.x users, this guide will show you how to manually install the driver and get it working.

Guide notes

  • In most cases, the receiver will pick up the driver correctly. However, I have included manual installation instructions for situations where this does not happen.
  • Windows 10 users: Refer to the Windows 10 guide.
    • Plug your Xbox Wireless Receiver into your PC and see if the driver gets picked up automatically. If it does not, you will need to install the driver manually.

    • Try this method first. Mircrosoft has pulled the driver from the public Update catalog.

    • While this method isn't the most reliable, it is still worth trying as it works in most scenarios.

    • Before opening Device Manager, give Windows an opportunity to pick up the driver automatically. If it does not work, the driver will need to be installed manually.

    • Open Device Manager. The best method to open Device Manager varies by OS.

    • Windows 7: To open Device Manager in Windows 7: Open the start menu and right click Computer. Select Manange and locate Device Manager.

    • Windows 8.x: Right click the Windows logo in the taskbar. Select Device Manager.

    • 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. If this does not work, the driver will need to be installed manually.

    • I do not have a Win7/8.1 x86 backup. Sorry :(.

    • If the automatic installation does not work, download the driver from this driver backup from Microsoft Update Catalog. The unzipped and compressed .cab file can be used, but needs to be unzipped 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.

Xbox One Wireless Adapter For Windows 7

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

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

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