Windows 10: cant connect an Xbox 360 controller to PC windows 10 via cable

I failed to connect my Xbox 360 controller to my PC via cablethe controller is an original Microsoft Xbox 360 controller from 2013.the PC is running windows 10.after connecting the controller to the PC it was recognized in the device manager under the "Xbox 360 peripherals" category.the controller doesn't show up in "Game controllers" as a different controller i used was shown.the controller doesn't work in games and other aplications.I tried updating the driver, uninstalling and reinstalling, updating windows - didn't help.I tried reading almost any online post i found on Microsoft support,

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Xbox 360 controller won't connect

Hi,

You can connect an Xbox 360 controller wirelessly to your computer by using an Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver only. For the instructions on how to connect your controller wirelessly using your Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver, you can follow the steps
provided on this
link.

If the issue persists, we recommend that you connect the controller to the computer using a USB cable to test if there is an issue with the controller itself.

Keep us updated with the results after performing the suggested solutions above.

 

XBOX 360 wireless controller and wireless gaming receiver.

Hi,

Issues with connecting your Xbox 360 Controller to your Windows 10 PC may occur if the drivers are not successfully installed. To properly isolate your concern, please clarify the following information:

• What is exactly happening when you tried to connect the controller?
• Are there any error messages when you tried to connect the controller?
• Have you tried connecting the controller using a USB cable to the PC?

In the meantime, you may visit
How to set up an Xbox 360 Controller for Windows for the step by step instructions.

 

Xbox One controller being recognized as a 360 Controller

Hi Stephan,

There are several reasons why your Xbox One controller is detected as an Xbox 360 controller by your PC. It is possible that the controller is not updated or if you previously used an Xbox 360 controller on the PC, it is still detecting its drivers instead
of the Xbox One controller drivers. To properly isolate your concern, please clarify the following information:

• Have you used an Xbox 360 controller on the same computer before?
• Does the error message occur on all of the games that you play?
• Have you tried to update the controller?
• Are you using an Xbox One Elite controller?

In the meantime, we suggest that you update the controller by following the steps on this

link.