Still, we did notice quite a few complaints on Microsoft's own forums while investigating the issue. Truth be told, that particular XP machine has quite a few issues, so the fault is likely attributable to the PC more than the wireless receiver. We did find an updated version of the software on Microsoft's Web site (version 1.10.120.0, versus the version 1.00.81.0 that ships on the CD), but the problem persisted after installing that version as well.
It was recognized, but Windows kept asking us for a compatible driver-which we could neither locate on the disc nor download. On the second XP PC, we were unable to get the wireless headset working. Not content with a single PC, we also tried the wireless receiver on a second XP machine and a brand-new Vista box as well. It reveals how many controllers are connected (up to four will work, but we only tried two), as well as the battery status and any other relevant info. Once synced, tapping the Xbox 360 Guide button will show a small status icon on the computer screen, similar to the Xbox Live pop-ups on a 360. Thankfully, hitting the wireless sync button on the receiver and the devices-that little key with the three wavy lines-got them talking to one another. Lesson learned-after unplugging the 360 (leaving the PC as the only compatible device in the area), we tried again, but the green lights just spun on and on. At first they didn't connect-but then we heard our Xbox 360 power up in the next room over. We tried syncing the two wireless controllers and a headset by pressing the Xbox 360 Guide button on the former and the power button on the latter. After installing the software from the included CD, just plug in the dongle. We loaded the software package from the included CD and then plugged the Wireless Gaming Receiver into our Windows XP machine. Ideally, that means you won't have to spend the first 15 minutes after your game's installation customizing a litany of mouse and keyboard commands. And as more PC games adopt the 360 control schemes (most games with the Games for Windows label on the box should work), developers and players get a standardized game environment. The idea is great: being able to use peripherals interchangeably between the PC and the 360 means you don't have to buy PC-specific controllers. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.The Wireless Gaming Receiver is a tiny USB dongle. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver.
It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Also constantly check with our website to stay up to speed with latest releases. That being said, click the download button, and apply the present software on your product.
However, due to the large number of devices out there and the various ways for applying these packages, it would be best if you refer to the installation manual first, to be sure of a successful update. When it comes to installing the package, the steps should not be much of a hassle because each manufacturer tries to make them as easy as possible usually, you must make check for compatibility, get the package, run the available setup, and follow the instructions displayed on-screen. Doing so might cause the installation to crash, which could even render the device unusable. Please note that, even though other operating systems might also be compatible, we do not recommend you apply any software on platforms other than the specified ones.
If you install this package, your device will be properly recognized by compatible systems, and might even benefit from new features or various bug fixes.
Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver and click Ok About Receiver Driver:
If you already have the driver installed and want to update to a newer version got to "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"ħ.
Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you extracted the driverĥ. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver SoftwareĤ. Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Managerģ. In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones.
If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version. The package provides the installation files for Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver Driver version 2.