Windows 10: "Unknown device" remains unknown after installing the correct drivers

Discus and support "Unknown device" remains unknown after installing the correct drivers in Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware to solve the problem; I've got an Xbox 360 wireless controller receiver. It stopped working with what seems to be driver issues. When it's first plugged in, device manager... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Drivers and Hardware' started by CameronKluza, May 7, 2020.

  1. "Unknown device" remains unknown after installing the correct drivers


    I've got an Xbox 360 wireless controller receiver. It stopped working with what seems to be driver issues. When it's first plugged in, device manager sees it as an "Unknown Device" with status:


    The drivers for this device are not installed. Code 28

    There are no compatible drivers for this device.


    To find a driver for this device, click Update Driver.


    Once the driver is installed chosen from the list of drivers: Xbox 360 Peripherals > Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows [4/17/2020] the status changes to:


    No drivers are installed for this device.


    It remains an "Unknown device" in device manager, and the events for the device are "Device configured null". Note that for years, installing the driver like this has always worked for this device. I've also found and tried an older driver from 8/13/2009 which also doesn't work.


    So it seems even after explicitly installing the driver, Windows does not find a driver for it somehow? Any ideas on how to fix this?

    :)
     
    CameronKluza, May 7, 2020
    #1

  2. X800 GTO2 = Unknown Device

    I flashed the BIOS on my X800 GTO2 last night and it is listed in the Device Manager as an Unknown Device. Is this normal?
     
    blsnelling, May 23, 2020
    #2
  3. unknown "other devices"

    Hi,

    Unknown devices usually show up in the Device Manager when Windows is unable to identify a piece of hardware and attempts to provide a driver for it. An unknown device isn’t just unknown — it’s not functioning until you install the right driver. Most of
    the time Windows is able to identify and download drivers automatically. In cases where it is unable to do so, you'll have to identify and look for the driver yourself.

    Follow these steps to locate the Unknown Device:

    1. Press Windows Key + X and select Device Manager.

    2. You’ll find unknown devices and other non-functioning devices under Other devices. Each device with a problem has a little yellow exclamation mark over its icon.

    To check the Hardware ID of a device, follow these steps:

    1. Open the Device Manager.

    2. In the Device Manager, right-click the device, and choose Properties in the popup menu.

    3. Tap the Details tab.

    4. Select the Hardware IDs in the drop-down list.

    5. Search the web for the Hardware ID using your browser. You should be able to get the name of the piece of hardware associated with the unknown device.

    6. Get the driver for the device and install it normally.

    Let us know if you require further assistance.

    Regards.
     
    Rolando Vil, May 23, 2020
    #3
  4. Sasqui Win User

    "Unknown device" remains unknown after installing the correct drivers

    Unknown Device?

    Shit, I left the drivers in when I installed my HD 2900 XT, I get a 'file already or driver already exists' error in CAT 7.9 and unknown device when I rebooted:


    "Unknown device" remains unknown after installing the correct drivers [​IMG]


    ATI removal, drivercleaner pro. Tried two times.

    How did you fix?
     
    Sasqui, May 23, 2020
    #4
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