Xbox 360 Controller to PC Troubleshooting (Windows 7)

[2021 UPDATE: It appears this video may now be obsolete.  According to the Microsoft site, they no longer support Xbox 360 (it also seems they mainly support wireless controllers).  They're also winding down Windows 7 support, especially with Windows 11 around the corner.  I will leave this up for now and update a link if I can find something for those who may still need help.  If not, I'll likely be removing this video in the near future.

[2018 UPDATE: Thanks again to everyone for stopping by.  I will leave this video up at least until Microsoft no longer supports Windows 7 because I assume most will have at least moved on to Windows 8 by then (if not Windows 10).  I personally no longer have a Windows 7 PC, so I am unable to test things, but I will try to help as much as I can!]  Update Video: UPDATE: Xbox 360 Controller to PC Tro...

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I meant to upload this months ago, but I never got around to it:  Sometimes when you try to connect an Xbox 360 Controller to your PC there will be an issue with the PC not installing it.  This should help solve the problem.

Link to Downloads (not sure if region matters): - links now outdated
US: https://www.microsoft.com/accessories...
GB: https://www.microsoft.com/accessories...

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