I have not tested my controller on my new computer I got at the beginning of this year. (I had it built and had windows 10 installed. I do not know if these steps are required going forward) 8/5/17



I 'm using a wired Gamestop Xbox 360 controller and I got mine to work using these steps. Hope this helps! It was frustrating looking through Microsoft forums..

If you already have the software installed, go to programs and features and uninstall Microsoft XBOX 360 Accessories 1.2.
1) Download the drivers from https://www.microsoft.com/accessories/en-us/downloads
For me, because it was a 360 wired controller
https://www.microsoft.com/accessorie...dows/52a-00004

2) Choose Gaming > Xbox 360 Controller for Windows > Windows 7 64 bit > English.Don’t run the drivers. Save them to a folder. (Or Xbox 360 Wireless Controller for Windows depending on your controller)

3) Right click the Xbox360_64Eng file in the folder you downloaded to and click "create shortcut"

4) Right click the shortcut you created. Select properties.

5) On the compatibility tab in properties, click "Run this program in compatibility mode" ChooseWindows Server 2008 Service Pack 1 as the compatibility mode. Apply setting and click ok.

6) Right Click on the shortcut and select "Run as administrator"

7) With your controller plugged in go to Device Manager. You should see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class. It located under Mice and other pointing if you do, you have arrived. If you don't, try this.
Continue only if you don’t see Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class in Device Manager

8) Right click the unknown device that shows a problem.

9) Update Driver Software > Browse My computer for Driver Software > Let Me Pick from a List of Drivers

10) Choose Microsoft Common Controller for Windows Class > XBOX 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows

Ignore the warning.
Should work now.

I was getting the triple beep error when I installed the driver normally. Hopefully this helps others!