Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows how to download and install the driver

Xbox 360 Controller for Windows is a Xna Composite hardware device. This Windows driver was developed by Microsoft. In order to make sure you are downloading the exact right driver the hardware id is USB/Vid_045E&Pid_028E.

1. Manually install Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows driver

1. Download the driver setup file for Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows driver from the location below. This download link is for the driver version 6.3.9600.16384 released on 2013-08-21.
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3. Run the driver installation file from a Windows account with the highest privileges (rights). If your User Access Control (UAC) is enabled then you will have to confirm the installation of the driver and run the setup with administrative rights.
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5. Go through the driver installation wizard, which should be pretty easy to follow. The driver installation wizard will scan your PC for compatible devices and will install the driver.
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7. Shutdown and restart your PC and enjoy the new driver, it is as simple as that.
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2. Installing the Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows driver using DriverMax: the easy way

The most important advantage of using DriverMax is that it will setup the driver for you in just a few seconds and it will keep each driver up to date. How can you install a driver with DriverMax? Let's take a look!

1. Start DriverMax and press on the yellow button that says ~SCAN FOR DRIVER UPDATES NOW~. Wait for DriverMax to analyze each driver on your computer.
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3. Take a look at the list of detected driver updates. Scroll the list down until you locate the Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows driver. Click on Update.
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5. Finished installing the driver!
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