On the new list I personally use the one listed as 'Xbox 360 Wireless Receiver for Windows Version 10.0.15063.0 [3/17/2017]'. Left Click this option and click Next button. - The Warning Box that will pop up is warning that the driver might now work for the device selected. (it will say cannot find driver but below will say search driver myself from list!) 3. Click search from list of drivers, scroll down to Microsoft wireless controller! Highlight The microsoft controller and click next, a list of microsoft gaming accessories will appear! Click on Microsoft wireless receiver and then next! Windows 10 won't allow me to install Xbox 360 wireless controller drivers (self.techsupport) submitted 3 years ago by Dukefriend I have the wireless adapter, and the xbox 360 controller, I go to device manager, update the drivers after downloading them off of the microsoft website, and I try to sync my controller.
Note The USB ports on the front of your computer are probably not powered USB 2.0 or 3.0 ports. Try using a USB port on the back of the computer.
A green light on the receiver indicates that the unit is working.
Step 2: Install the Wireless Gaming Receiver software
Note Before you can use wireless accessories with your computer, you might need to install some software on your computer.
To install the software from disc
Step 3: Connect an Xbox 360 wireless accessory to your computer