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Introduction |
***READ: I have confirmed these steps apply to Windows 10 and 11 without process changes. However, this guide was authored in 2018, so Windows 10 was used when 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 Win11 EOL date to reference from Microsoft. SuspectedIt is suspected to beoccur 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 oftenfrequently), 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 willtends to “just work". Manual installation may be required if it does not automatically pick up and install the driver. ***''This improvement results from Microsoft considering Xbox accessory compatibility in Windows 10/11 and not retroactively adding it, which. This was a known problem with Win7/8.x being retrofitted to support these accessories (causing all of the early 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 its need. 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 specifically for these OSes specifically (NOTE: THIS GUIDE IS NO LONGERNOT AUTHOR SUPPORTED BUT WAS KEPT UP FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY, Win7/AS BOTH 7 AND 8.x ARE EOL; this is EOLkept up for the public as a community benefit as there are no major bugs that warrant taking the guide down)|new_window=true].''*** ***TheThese guides are split as the process is split into two guides due to driver and process changes unique to 7/8.x systemsdifferent enough this was needed.*** | | ** ***''NOTE: I did not get an initial install prompt and do not know how to trigger it again. As I used this laptop to test my steps before 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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