Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows

[dstruct2k]

Think you can PM me with the number if toll free from US? I already gave you my info over pm about mobo etc.. anything else you need let me know.

Will do, just getting the information together for everyone. Make sure to keep an eye on your PM boxes [here]

 

[dpp]

I just got mine from Dell.com (it was unbelievably cheap) and I'm having the exact same problem. Did anyone get to have it replaced? And did it work fine after that?

 

[sjg100]

sorry to revive this thread but Im assuming if no green light comes on when you plug it in, its irreparable?
thanks

 

[dstruct2k]

sorry to revive this thread but Im assuming if no green light comes on when you plug it in, its irreparable?
thanks

First, try connecting the device to multiple PCs or even your 360; If the light NEVER comes on, on any device, it's busted (firmware erased)

If you get the light to come on when it's plugged into other devices, but not your PC, then it's either a bad USB port or a driver conflict.

 

[sjg100]

ahh looks like I'm gonna have to get another one then altho no one seems to sell them in the UK any more, thanks for the info.

For the record will I be alright to just plug this one directly into the machine running seven first time?

 

[KRONie]

I thought i would let you guys know.
My receiver broke about a week (3 days after hawx demo was released) after i posted screenshots on 1st page.
It worked fine when i installed win7, but then one day it just wouldn't light up.
I didnt have warranty for it, so i found a "fix" on the internets, but it only worked for about 5 minutes.

 

[dstruct2k]

What was this supposed "fix"? I wouldn't mind trying to get my broken one going again.

For the record, my replacement unit is still working perfectly.

 

[KRONie]

What was this supposed "fix"? I wouldn't mind trying to get my broken one going again.

For the record, my replacement unit is still working perfectly.

the fix was to bypass some part on the circuit out(you will need soldering iron for this one). it worked for about 3 minutes until it turned hot.
Help Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver For Windows, help help - FixYa
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[thisizbrian]

ok, i can plug this in to my usb port on my DVR box and it will charge. if i plug it in to any usb port on my win 7 build it will blink a green light once and do nothing.

 

[thisizbrian]

any more info on this? my charge cable works on random usb ports on other electronics but not my pc with win 7 rtm.

 

[thisizbrian]

found a fix for this. you need to go to windows update and check to install updates for additional microsoft products and find the 360 receiver. it will insall and my charge light came on.

 

[Gilly]

ive had know problems with wireless 360 reciever with 2 editions of windows 7 (7229 and rtm) the only problem ive had with it is the 360 pad is it would keep flashing even though it was in use ..uninstalled from device manager rebooted and it was automaticly installed driver

 

[Arni]

found a fix for this. you need to go to windows update and check to install updates for additional microsoft products and find the 360 receiver. it will insall and my charge light came on.

I can't seem to find the option to install updates for additional MS products. I'm using Windows 7 Professional. Did this fix work for anyone else as I've got EXACTLY the same problem.

Much appreciated.

 

[thisizbrian]

its in windows update in control panel its a link that says allow to update other microsfot products etc.

 

[joshatl]

If you've tried the receiver on other computers without Windows recognizing it, I recommend the solution suggested by KRONie. He may have gotten his wires crossed, but it worked great for me:

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I opened it, and found that the problem was the F1 Fuse that is cutting the current. You have to open it and bypass (soldering) the two legs of the F1 Fuse.

This is how to open it: http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6896/openingoi6.jpg
and this is the circuit: http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/231/receivereb4.jpg​

 

[Germano]

After installing Windows 7 in my computer, having it plugged all the time during the installation, mine that up to that point worked perfectly stopped of working as well. It would not turn on the light when plugged nor windows would detect it as "new hardware" when I unplugged it and plugged it again. However, after installing the software that came with the CD, even being a version said for xp/vista, it started working again. It is Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories Software 1.1, you can find easily a link for download if you google for this. One additional note: although it wouldnt turn on the light when plugged before I made this installation, holding its button for some seconds made it start blinking.

 

[Xaraz]

Here's what worked for me. I needed to install them, then reboot, and the device was detected perfectly. On 64 bits Windows 7 Home premium even.

Here's a screengrab to show it's working: Grabout ? grab and share your screen shots fast & easy!

And here's the driver page over at Microsoft: Microsoft Hardware Support for Windows®

 

[mossflower]

How did you get it to work!!! windows won't recognize the drivers for the device, im running a win7 utlimate 64 bit system though..would this be why?

 

[nekoking]

Windows 7 Wireless Gaming Receiver Tutorial

Ok, guys heres a tutorial on how to get the wireless receiver to work properly with Windows 7.

Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver For Windows 7 Tutorial

Where I got my Receiver: Microsoft Xbox 360 Wireless Controller Adapter

Driver Download Link: Xbox 360 Wireless Gaming Receiver Drivers

Installation Directions: To use an Xbox wireless receiver on windows 7 operating systems, install the drivers from your disk, or update from the website. Once it’s done installing, then plug in your receiver. Windows will say there are no drivers found for the device. With it still plugged in, go into your start menu and choose “Devices and Printers.” Scroll to the bottom of the page and you will see an unknown device, under the unspecified tab. Right click the icon and choose properties. Click the hardware tab and in the box there should be one option, double click it. Under the drivers tab click “update driver”. A window should pop up saying that there are no drivers, click “Browse my computer from driver software.” Then click “Let me click from a list of drivers on my computer.” Scroll down to the bottom of the list to find “Microsoft Wireless Receiver for Windows Version: 2.1.0.1349 [Date]”. Click that option and then next. A warning will come up telling you that windows is not sure the are the right drivers. If you are sure you have the right ones click yes and you should be done. Your wireless receiver is now set up. Just link your controller to it and start playing some games.

 

[asbanoglou]

i do all the steps that you say guys but on my drivers list i dont have wireless reciever "driver version etc: only one choice i have with the name microsoft wireless reciver and no date or diver version a also the first time that i did your steps wokred but after somhours i turn on my gamepad and couldnt connect with the reciver.after unistal etc came up this problem.