Xbox 360 Controller (Wired) Issues

[alphacow2]

Hi guys,

Bear with me, I'm not the most proficient with technology and such so technical jargon and the lot will just confuse me
NOTE: I have read other forums with similar problems but it doesn't seem to be working out for me (then again half the time I have no idea what they are saying -.-)

I have an Xbox360 controller (wired) which I want to connect to my Laptop to play games. Unfortunately it's not connecting, and I'm not sure what the problem is (Microsoft Accessories status doesn't pick up connection either).

So um, please and thanks

 

[boohbah]

have a look here and see if it helps
Software Downloads | Microsoft Hardware

 

[alphacow2]

Thank you for replying.

Yes I've downloaded this software driver, unfortunately the problem continues.

 

[alphacow2]

Ok um, I did something which im not quite sure anymore and stuff, but there have been new development (and new hope).

Now my laptop is aware that there is a usb device being plugged in, but it does not recognize it. saying its malfunction =( i dont want to buy a new one

any ideas? solutions?

thanks in advance