After you connect your Xbox One Controller to your Windows 10 PC, you find that you can’t play games using the controller. You may assume the driver is not installed. But it’s expected that Windows automatically downloads and installs the driver for the controller. What happen then?

You’re right that Windows 10 automatically installs the driver as soon as you connect it to the computer. But it’s still possible that Windows doesn’t install the driver. In this case, you need to update the driver on your own. There are two ways to install and update the driver. Just choose the way that’s easier for you.

Way 1: Update the Driver via Device Manager
Way 2: Update the Driver Using Driver Easy

Way 1: Update the Driver via Device Manager

Locate and expand Microsoft Xbox One Controller. Right-click the expanded Microsoft Xbox One Controller and select Update Driver Software. Select Search Automatically for Updated Software. With Xbox Wireless or USB connections, you can connect 4 Xbox Wireless Controllers at the same time. Microsoft Xbox One Controller USB Driver is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system without restrictions. It is in drivers hardware category and is available to all software users as a free download. Microsoft Xbox One Controller USB Driver is licensed as freeware for PC or laptop with Windows 32 bit and 64 bit operating system without restrictions. It is in drivers hardware category and is available to all software users as a free download. This package contains the files needed for installing the USB drivers that will enable the Microsoft Xbox One controller to be used with any game that featured gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller.

If Windows doesn’t install the driver automatically, you can update the driver manually via Device Manager. Follow these steps:

1) On your keyboard, press Win+R (Windows logo key and R key) at the same time to invoke the run box.

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2) Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter on your keyboard.

3) Expand the branch Microsoft Xbox One Controller.

4) Right-click on the expanded Microsoft Xbox One Controller and select Update driver (On lower Windows 10 versions, select Update Driver Software).

Microsoft Xbox One Controller Pc

5) Click Search automatically for updated driver software. Then Windows will install the new driver for the device.

6) Check to see if you can use the Xbox One Controller properly.

Way 2: Update the Driver Using Driver Easy

If you don’t have the time, patience or computer skills to update the driver manually, you can do it automatically with Driver Easy.

Driver Easy will automatically recognize your system and find the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to know exactly what system your computer is running, you don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver, and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.

You can update your drivers automatically with either the FREE or the Pro version of Driver Easy. But with the Pro version it takes just 2 clicks (and you get full support and a 30-day money back guarantee):

1)Downloadand install Driver Easy.

2) Run Driver Easy and clickScan Now. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.

Microsoft Xbox One Controller Setup

3) Click theUpdate button next to a flagged Xbox Controller driver to automatically download and install the correct version of this driver (you can do this with the FREE version).

Or clickUpdate All to automatically download and install the correct version ofallthe drivers that are missing or out of date on your system (this requires the Pro version – you’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All).

Just use one of two ways here to update the driver for your Microsoft Xbox One Controller on Windows 10.

Hope the tips help you update Xbox One Controller driver on Windows 10 easily. If you have any questions, please leave your comments below. We’d love to hear of any ideas and suggestions.

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This package contains the files needed for installing the USB drivers that will enable the Microsoft Xbox One controller to be used with any game that featured gamepad support for the Xbox 360 controller. If it has been installed, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix problems, add new functions, or expand existing ones. Even though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified

It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available.
Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver. Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.

COMPATIBLE WITH:
Windows 7
Windows 8
Windows 8.1
file size:
2.3 MB
CATEGORY:
Joystick, Gamepad & Wheels