Windows 10: My xbox 360 receiver is not listed in the device manager

My xbox 360 receiver is not listed in the device manager. Its not listed even as an unknown device. When I plug it in there is no voice or there is no change when I check the connected devices in device manager. My receiver's light is working when I plug it in but my pc doesn't recognize it.

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Xbox 360 for Windows does not work

Hi,

To address your concern, we suggest that you uninstall and reinstall the Xbox 360 controller driver. To do that, follow these steps:

• Go to the Device Manager.
• In Device Manager locate Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows
  and right click it.
• Choose Uninstall.
  
• After the driver has been uninstalled, restart your computer. When your computer restarts, Windows 10 will automatically install the missing driver.
  

Let us know if you need further assistance.

 

Xbox 360 wireless receiver does not recognized by pc

Hello spirosSD,

To better assist you with your concern, I'd like to know the following:

• Confirm which build is currently installed on your device. To check, follow the steps below:

1. Press Windows key + R, then type in winver.
2. Click OK.

• Are you getting any error codes in the Device Manager and check if it's under Unknown devices? To find the error, check the steps below:

1. Launch Device Manager, double-click the device type that has the problem.
2. Right-click the device that has the problem, and then click Properties. This opens the device's Properties dialog box. You can see the error code in the
   Device status area of this dialog box.

• Were there any recent changes made prior to this issue?

Meanwhile, I'd recommend checking this article
to troubleshoot your Xbox 360 controller connection issue.

Looking forward to your response.

Regards.

 

Xbox 360 Adapter Unknown USB Device

Looking at the information I have please follow these steps to see if it solves the issue:

With the adapter plugged:

1- Right click the windows icon on the task bar and click device manager.

2- Look for the device that should appear as unknown like you said.

3- Right click the device and click properties. Go to the driver tab.

4- Click update driver, then click "browse my computer for driver software".

5- Click the option "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"

6- Go to the bottom of the list you should see xbox 360...click on it.

7- Click the xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows.

8- After installation is done test by turning on the receiver, and finish by turning the xbox controller on.

Hope that solves your issue.