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November 15, 2013 8:10:23 AM

I have downloaded the driver from microsoft for wired xbox360 controller, and it won't register. no lights nothing it's as if it isn't there. HELP PLEASE. win 7 ultimate x64

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November 15, 2013 8:18:20 AM

Have you confirmed the controller you are using works correctly on an xbox? Want to make sure it's not busted, after that make sure the USB port you are using is working correctly, may need to use a different one. Sometimes certain USB ports don't want to supply the necessary power.
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November 15, 2013 8:18:39 AM

Have you confirmed the controller you are using works correctly on an xbox? Want to make sure it's not busted, after that make sure the USB port you are using is working correctly, may need to use a different one. Sometimes certain USB ports don't want to supply the necessary power.
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November 15, 2013 8:32:30 AM

burdenbound said:
Have you confirmed the controller you are using works correctly on an xbox? Want to make sure it's not busted, after that make sure the USB port you are using is working correctly, may need to use a different one. Sometimes certain USB ports don't want to supply the necessary power.


Ok so I checked the usb port with a logitech f310 controller it works fine. the xbox controller works on the xbox. i have uninstalled the driver and the xbox accessories software version 1.2 still nothing. What gives?
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November 15, 2013 8:54:48 AM

frmerj said:
burdenbound said:
Have you confirmed the controller you are using works correctly on an xbox? Want to make sure it's not busted, after that make sure the USB port you are using is working correctly, may need to use a different one. Sometimes certain USB ports don't want to supply the necessary power.


Ok so I checked the usb port with a logitech f310 controller it works fine. the xbox controller works on the xbox. i have uninstalled the driver and the xbox accessories software version 1.2 still nothing. What gives?


Not sure, I use the wireless adapter and connect my controllers to that on my PC so I don't have first hand experience with a wired controller on PC. I have never downloaded drivers directly from microsoft I just plug the adapter in and let windows grab it, so you might want to try that, but seeing as to how your not getting any power I don't think that will work.

Did you try all the USB ports on your computer? Might as well give it a shot, try all the ones at the back of the motherboard and the ones on the front of your case.
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November 15, 2013 9:46:15 AM

burdenbound said:
frmerj said:
burdenbound said:
Have you confirmed the controller you are using works correctly on an xbox? Want to make sure it's not busted, after that make sure the USB port you are using is working correctly, may need to use a different one. Sometimes certain USB ports don't want to supply the necessary power.


Ok so I checked the usb port with a logitech f310 controller it works fine. the xbox controller works on the xbox. i have uninstalled the driver and the xbox accessories software version 1.2 still nothing. What gives?


Not sure, I use the wireless adapter and connect my controllers to that on my PC so I don't have first hand experience with a wired controller on PC. I have never downloaded drivers directly from microsoft I just plug the adapter in and let windows grab it, so you might want to try that, but seeing as to how your not getting any power I don't think that will work.

Did you try all the USB ports on your computer? Might as well give it a shot, try all the ones at the back of the motherboard and the ones on the front of your case.


well i will try to find another controller and try it. i will update once i get one. thanks
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January 8, 2014 8:19:26 AM

frmerj said:
I have downloaded the driver from microsoft for wired xbox360 controller, and it won't register. no lights nothing it's as if it isn't there. HELP PLEASE. win 7 ultimate x64


If you already have the software installed, go to programs and features and uninstall Microsoft XBOX 360 Accessories 1.2.

1) Download the drivers from http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.asp...

2) Choose Gaming > Xbox 360 Controller for Windows > Windows 7 64 bit > English.Don't run the drivers. Save them to a folder. (Or Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows depending on your controller)

3) Right click the Xbox360_64Eng file in the folder you downloaded to and click "create shortcut"

4) Right click the shortcut you created. Select properties.

5) On the compatibility tab in properties, click "Run this program in compatibility mode" ChooseWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 as the compatibility mode. Apply setting and click ok.

6) Right Click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator"

7) With your controller plugged in go to Device Manager. You should see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class. It located under Mice and other pointing if you do, you have arrived. If you don't, try this.

Continue only if you don't see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class in Device Manager

8) Right click the unknown device that shows a problem.

9) Update Driver Software > Browse My computer for Driver Software > Let Me Pick from a List of Drivers

10) Choose Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class > XBOX 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows

Ignore the warning.

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February 2, 2014 11:42:33 PM

I will suggest this as a possible solution if you're like me, and have tried everything above to no avail...

On microsoft's help section for this topic, it is mentioned that the front USB ports of a PC may not draw sufficient power for a game controller. Still getting Code 10 in device manager with no solution in sight, I decided to give it a try, with little faith that it would work. I had, after all, tried different USB ports on the front of my PC already....What do you know, all it took was plugging it into a USB port in the back of my computer INSTEAD of the front.

The device was located, the blinking green light then turned solid (my gamepad is a madcatz 360 controller, by the way) and worked instantly. I have tried it in a few games and everything seems to be okay, for the first time.
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May 31, 2014 6:15:28 PM

rracey1 said:
frmerj said:
I have downloaded the driver from microsoft for wired xbox360 controller, and it won't register. no lights nothing it's as if it isn't there. HELP PLEASE. win 7 ultimate x64


If you already have the software installed, go to programs and features and uninstall Microsoft XBOX 360 Accessories 1.2.

1) Download the drivers from http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.asp...

2) Choose Gaming > Xbox 360 Controller for Windows > Windows 7 64 bit > English.Don't run the drivers. Save them to a folder. (Or Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows depending on your controller)

3) Right click the Xbox360_64Eng file in the folder you downloaded to and click "create shortcut"

4) Right click the shortcut you created. Select properties.

5) On the compatibility tab in properties, click "Run this program in compatibility mode" ChooseWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 as the compatibility mode. Apply setting and click ok.

6) Right Click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator"

7) With your controller plugged in go to Device Manager. You should see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class. It located under Mice and other pointing if you do, you have arrived. If you don't, try this.

Continue only if you don't see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class in Device Manager

8) Right click the unknown device that shows a problem.

9) Update Driver Software > Browse My computer for Driver Software > Let Me Pick from a List of Drivers

10) Choose Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class > XBOX 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows

Ignore the warning.



Thank you,this worked for me. I was having a tough time since some of the non-standard Xbox controllers (like the Battlefield 4 edition) don't want to install properly. Setting it as a wireless receiver fixed it.
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June 21, 2014 2:50:28 PM


What do you do if your os is windows 8 and doesn't list windows server 2008 in the compatibility mode?

I tried XP and 7 compatibility: no luck.



Knightfall22 said:
rracey1 said:
frmerj said:
I have downloaded the driver from microsoft for wired xbox360 controller, and it won't register. no lights nothing it's as if it isn't there. HELP PLEASE. win 7 ultimate x64


If you already have the software installed, go to programs and features and uninstall Microsoft XBOX 360 Accessories 1.2.

1) Download the drivers from http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.asp...

2) Choose Gaming > Xbox 360 Controller for Windows > Windows 7 64 bit > English.Don't run the drivers. Save them to a folder. (Or Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows depending on your controller)

3) Right click the Xbox360_64Eng file in the folder you downloaded to and click "create shortcut"

4) Right click the shortcut you created. Select properties.

5) On the compatibility tab in properties, click "Run this program in compatibility mode" ChooseWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 as the compatibility mode. Apply setting and click ok.

6) Right Click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator"

7) With your controller plugged in go to Device Manager. You should see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class. It located under Mice and other pointing if you do, you have arrived. If you don't, try this.

Continue only if you don't see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class in Device Manager

8) Right click the unknown device that shows a problem.

9) Update Driver Software > Browse My computer for Driver Software > Let Me Pick from a List of Drivers

10) Choose Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class > XBOX 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows

Ignore the warning.



Thank you,this worked for me. I was having a tough time since some of the non-standard Xbox controllers (like the Battlefield 4 edition) don't want to install properly. Setting it as a wireless receiver fixed it.


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