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Introduction |
***READ: I have confirmed these same steps apply to Windows 10 and Windows 11 with no process changes. However, this guide was authored in 2018 so Windows 10 was used at the time. As such, there are two multiple "end of life" dates will apply:*** | | | ***Windows 10:*** | | | * ***End of on-guide support for Windows 10: 1/1/2024*** | | * ***Author support ends for Windows 10: 1/1/2025 (Microsoft EOL: 10/14/25)*** | | ***Windows 11: TBD, no EOL set by Microsoft at this time.*** | | | If you purchased an original Xbox Wireless Receiver for Windows and are having issues using it in Win10/Win11, this guide will show you how to install the driver manually if it is not automatically picked up. While these older adapters generally do not have issues in Windows 10 as often (it happens, but far less often), Windows 11 may require some manual assistance as I have observed a few instances where it was not as "plug and play" as the receiver is when using Windows 10. | | | == 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 improvement is the result of Microsoft considering Xbox accessory compatibility in Windows 10/11 and not retroactively adding it as was the case in 7/8.x (which was the cause of most of the older driver install problems).''*** | | * ***''Windows 11 can sometimes struggle with this adapter without some help from Windows Update for the driver. This is likely due to its age and the focus on the "slim" adapter (as well as BT support in 10/11) either making this adapter less of a focus or negating the need for it on computers with Windows 10/11 with Bluetooth. Other than this it has no other issues I can immediately spot.''*** | * ***''Windows 7/8.x users: Refer to the [guide|102955|Windows 7/8.x specific guide (no longer supported or updated due to being past EOL, kept upposted as-is)|new_window=true].''*** ***The steps are split between these two guides as the steps in 10/11 and 7/8.x are different enough that it was split into a 2nd guide. This guide is for Windows 10/11.*** | | ** ***''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.''*** |
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