Use xbox 360 controller in windows 7

Last updated:. January 9, Release Notes Related Drivers 9. Here's other similar drivers that are different versions or releases for different operating systems: Microsoft Xbox Firmware 2. Microsoft Xbox Firmware 2. Microsoft Xbox Wireless Controller Driver 1. So it makes it useless to use to play games.

I added the site to the exception list but never can get it to even start at all. It always just denies it from running. There is Xpadder And based on this other software that doesnt work well, i would fear the paid ones is just as bad. It defeats the point of buying any software. There has to be a free driver somewhere as all you are doing is mapping the button to the keys or axis sticks.

I would suggest uninstall and reinstall it again to check the result. If the issue persists, right click on the 'Unspecified' device, properties, under "Hardware tab", what is shown under "device functions"? In addition, what is the model of your PC? Monday, January 4, AM. I tried all your options, and no dice. The Motionnjoy emulator, following the instructions from the official website do the official install, then the Motioninjoy install did not work.

Kept giving me an error. I think it is because I have a 32 bit system, instead of the 64 bit system they have been using for their testing. Tuesday, January 5, PM. Hi, What is the error when installing Motioninjoy? Did the XBOX work before installing windows 7? Was it an upgrade to windows7 or clean install? I would suggest go to device manager, right click on the unspecified device, remove it, restart the computer and install the latest driver again to check the result.

Friday, January 8, AM. I could post the entire error message, but in essence, it is not rewriting things like it should for the use of the controller. I have no idea why it won't. The laptop came with Windows 7 installed, so I assume a clean install.

The device manager does not show any errors. At the Xbox forums, it says that the plug and play adapter I was using is not valid for connection into a computer, and that is only for charging a controller, not for connecting to anything other than a So it won't show up connecting to a computer that way, which, to me, makes no sense.

They say I am going to need to buy the wireless dongle to use them. If that is the case, fine, but still, seems kinda cheap to me. Friday, January 8, PM. I am sorry to say that the plug-n-play kit doesn't allow the controller to connect to a PC. I have tried this numerous times and looked at numerous forums. You either need a wireless usb adapter to catch the wireless signal from the controller, or you need a wired controller. Saturday, January 16, PM.

All you need to do is get the driver and you will find it in this link.. Friday, January 22, PM. Proposed as answer by razzer87 Wednesday, January 19, PM. Wednesday, August 4, AM. Wednesday, May 18, PM.

Have you specified in game to use a controller? Thursday, May 19, AM. Sunday, June 5, PM. Hi, I think I have found a solution. Sunday, August 14, PM. You can only charge the controller while connecting to PC, not use it as a PC gamepad.

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