| If you purchased an original Xbox Wireless Receiver for Windows and are having issues using it in Win10, this guide will show you how to install the driver manually if it is not automatically picked up. |
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| While the need for this method is less frequent in Win10, it still happens from time to time. |
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| PLANNED EOL DATE: On 1/1/2023, this guide will be progressively phased out. On 1/1/2024, I will no longer support users with driver install issues, but will correct major mistakes. On 10/1/2025, I will consider this guide “Obsolete” (Win10 EOL: 10/14/2025). |
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| ***NOTE: While this guide will be obsolete on 10/1/2025, I will keep it up as long as I reasonably can but will consider it unsupported. If there are major issues that cause major breakdowns, I may pull the guide at this point.*** |
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| == Guide notes == |
| * In most cases, Windows 10 will “just work". If it does not automatically pick up and install the driver, manual installation may be required. ***''This improved compatibility is a result of Microsoft considering Xbox accessory compatibility in Windows 10.''*** |
| * ***''IMPORTANT: NO LONGER SUPPORTED AS OF 1/1/23, KEPT UP AS-IS. Windows 7/8.x users: Refer to the [guide|102955|Windows 7/8.x specific guide].''*** ***These are split, as 10 required specific changes. As a result, this guide is tailored around Windows 10.*** |
| ** ***''NOTE: I did not get an initial install prompt, and do not know how to re-trigger it. As I used this laptop as a test it will not be visible but may show for you. I do not know how to trigger the initial installation window manually.''*** |
| * ***READ!!!: I HAVE NOT TESTED THIS ADAPTER IN WINDOWS 11 YET. IT MAY OR MAY NOT WORK.*** |