To reinstall Xbox 360 Controller driver on Windows 10, make sure your Controller. Check the box with the statement 'Delete the driver software for this. Xbox 360 Controller Driver for Windows 7 (64 Bit) Download Info 64 Bit Windows 7 Driver Package for the Xbox 360 Controller. If you own a Xbox 360 Controller, that is compatible with your Windows PC, you will need this Driver Package to use it. I have an Xbox 360 wired gamepad plugged in via USB into my PC, with a 2.5mm Xbox 360 wired microphone. I have upgraded from Windows 7 Home Edition to the beta that is the Windows 10 free upgrade.
Following these instructions from Microsoft my aftermarket Xbox 360 controller is not working on Windows 7. Any suggestions?
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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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