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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:

1. Download and install the driver software for your windows version
2. Plug in the Xbox 360 Controller
3. Open the Device Manager ( + R, then type devmgmt.msc)
4. Find the icon for the controller, likely under other devices

5. Double-click the controller icon and select the driver tab
6. Select the 'Update Driver' button
7. Select 'Browse my computer'
8. Select 'Let me pick from a list'
9. Select 'Microsoft Common Controller For Windows Class' on Windows 7, or 'Xbox 360 Peripherals' on Windows 8+, and press next
10. Select the appropriate driver and press next

11. Select 'Yes' you really do want to use this driver

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Following these instructions from Microsoft my aftermarket Xbox 360 controller is not working on Windows 7. Any suggestions?

1 Answer

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You can often use the available drivers after telling Windows which drivers to use:

1. Download and install the driver software for your windows version
2. Plug in the Xbox 360 Controller
3. Open the Device Manager ( + R, then type devmgmt.msc)
4. Find the icon for the controller, likely under other devices

5. Double-click the controller icon and select the driver tab
6. Select the 'Update Driver' button
7. Select 'Browse my computer'
8. Select 'Let me pick from a list'
9. Select 'Microsoft Common Controller For Windows Class' on Windows 7, or 'Xbox 360 Peripherals' on Windows 8+, and press next
10. Select the appropriate driver and press next

11. Select 'Yes' you really do want to use this driver

(Source)

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