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.
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.
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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. Before ging further into this guide, see if the driver installs automatically. If it does not, continue reading this guide.
- Try this method first. Mircrosoft has pulled the driver from the public Update catalog.
- While this method isn't as reliable, it is still worth trying.
- Before opening Device Manager, give Windows an opportunity to try and pick up the driver. If it does not work, the driver will need to be installed manually.
- Open Device Manager. The best method to open Device Manager does vary.
- 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 you get a Code 28 error. Click Update Driver and try Search automatically for updated driver software.
- Refer to the guide comments for WIndows 7/8.x 32-bit .cab files.
- If the automatic installation does not work, download the driver from a Microsoft Update Catalog backup. The file can be used as-is or 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.
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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.
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On Bluetooth-supported controllers, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the face of the controller. On controllers without Bluetooth, the plastic around the Xbox button is part of the top, where the bumpers are.
Notes
- Bluetooth requires a PC running the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update.
- For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.
- Bluetooth is supported on PCs, tablets, and laptops. It is not supported on mobile devices.
- Bluetooth does not support any attachments, such as headsets, chatpads, or the Xbox Stereo Adapter.
- We recommend connecting only one controller at a time using Bluetooth.
Download Xbox One Controller Driver
Follow these steps to pair your controller to your PC using Bluetooth:
Xbox One Drivers
- Make sure you have updated your PC to the Windows 10 Anniversary Update. See Windows Update: FAQ to learn how to get the latest Windows update.
- For best performance, update your controller. See How to update your Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.
- Turn on your Xbox Wireless Controller by pressing the Xbox button.
- Press the controller Connect button for three seconds and release.