How can I connect my wireless Xbox 360 controllers to Windows 10?

Question

I have two wireless Xbox 360 controllers and a wireless receiver, connected to a Windows 10 PC. All were previously working, and the receiver light is working normally.

However, the controllers and receiver don't seem to find each other any more. How can I resolve this?

Noodle · Answer

This seems to happen now and then after a Windows 10 update. The solution is to force your machine to recognize the device.

Open the Device Manager
Under "Other devices", locate "Unknown device"
Right-click and select "Update driver software..."
Select "Browse my computer"
Select "Let me pick"
Select " Xbox 360 peripherals"
From the driver list select "Xbox 360 wirelesss receiver 10.x" (not 2.x)
Click "Next"
Accept the warning

Your wireless receiver should now work again, and it should detect your controllers.

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How can I connect my wireless Xbox 360 controllers to Windows 10?

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