Windows 10: Which version of Win10 did MS started blocking Xbox 360 controllers?

I can't reply to this thread. https://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/all/xbox-360-controller-not-detected-since-last/7d56abd5-d35e-4b8b-803c-b22513fc958f#The OP in that thread mentioned he had to downgrade to a previous version of Win10 to get the Xbox 360 controller to work. I need to know which version of Win10 the blocking code was added. Thanks.

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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.

 

Drivers for Xbox 360 controllers for window 10

XBOX 360 type (what brand), or genuine MS XBOX 360 ? I would have thought the wired MS controller would be plug and play,

but maybe it needs the same trick as 3rd party XBOX controllers, which are....

(may not be necessary. You can try the next step below first if you want) ... Download and install this...

https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-au/d/xbox-360-controller-for-windows

Reboot.

Open Device Manager (R/click on the Start button) and you should find
XBOX 360 Peripherals > XBOX 360 Controller for Windows

at the bottom of the list.

R/click on XBOX 360 Controller for Windows and select Update driver

Select the Browser My Computer option.

Then click on the Let me pick... option.

Select a driver from the list that pops up (or more if you have more than one with the same date) and click install.

Reboot...

(Optional... Cross fingers and do a jig)

 

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.