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Introduction |
***READ: I have confirmed these same steps apply to Windows 10 and Windows 11 with nowithout process changes. However, this guide was authored in 2018, so Windows 10 was used at the timewhen it was authored. As such, multiple "end of life" dates will apply:*** | | | ***Windows 10:*** | | | * ***On-guide support ends (Windows 10): 1/1/2024*** | | * ***Author support ends (Windows 10): 1/1/2025 (Microsoft EOL: 10/14/25)*** | ***Windows 11: TBD, no; No Win11 EOL set bydate to reference from Microsoft at this time. Suspected to be in ~2030.*** | | | 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". IfManual installation may be required if it does not automatically pick up and install the driver, manual installation may be required. ***''This improvement is the result ofresults from Microsoft considering Xbox accessory compatibility in Windows 10/11 and not retroactively adding it as, which was the case in 7a problem with Win7/8.x being retrofitted to support these accessories (which was the cause of mostcausing all of the older driver install problemsearly issues).''*** | * ***''Windows 11 can sometimes struggle with the automatic installation process, needing help from Windows Update. This is likely due to time and focus on the "slim" adapter (as well as BT support in 10/11), resulting in less need to use this adapter when Bluetooth has been supported for several generations, somewhat negating theits need for it. I found no other issues when testing in 11 at that time.''*** | * ***''[guide|102955|If you use Windows 7/8.x, refer to the guide made for these OSes specifically (NOTE: no longer supported or updated by the guide author due to Windows 7THIS GUIDE IS NO LONGER SUPPORTED BUT WAS KEPT UP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY, Win7/8.x beingis EOL, this guide remains available "as-is")|new_window=true].''*** ***The process is split into two guides due to driver and process changes unique to 7/8.x systems.*** | ** ***''NOTE: I did not get an initial install prompt, and do not know how to re-trigger it again. As I used this laptop to test my steps priorbefore writing the guide, it will not be visible, but it may show for you. I do not know how to trigger the initial installation window manually.''*** |
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