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Vista Won't Recognize Xbox Wireless Gaming Receiver Drivers

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After finally finding a controller adapter with which to use my wireless Xbox 360 controller on my PC, I can't get Windows Vista 32bit to recognize it.

When I plug the USB dongle it comes up as an unknown device that a wizard tries and fails to find drivers for. I downloaded the latest driver software for this device straight from Microsoft and I still can't get it to work, even when I tell the wizard to look in the specific folder for the drivers it can't find them.

One thing to note: the Microsoft download is an application that is to be installed - not actual driver files like you might get elsewhere.
 
#4 ·
Nothing stands out here.
I'd try:

Multiple errors with your Norton, please do the following:
Anti-Virus Removal:
Please do the following:
- download a free antivirus for testing purposes: http://www.carrona.org/freeav.html
- uninstall the Norton from your system (you can reinstall it, if so desired, when we're done troubleshooting)
- remove any remnants of Norton using this free tool: http://service1.symantec.com/Support/tsgeninfo.nsf/docid/2005033108162039
- IMMEDIATELY install and update the free antivirus
- check to see if this fixes the BSOD's
Then perform a complete system scan with the new antivirus to ensure that you're not infected. If unable to install the new antivirus, please post back.

There are also multiple issues with the Bonjour service. Please uninstall it from Control Panel...Programs...Uninstall a program. More info on the Bonjour service: http://www.apple.com/support/bonjour/

If that doesn't fix things, then I'd recommend a repair install of Vista: http://www.vistax64.com/tutorials/88236-repair-install-vista.html

If that doesn't work, then I'd suggest backing up your stuff, wiping your hard drive and reinstalling Windows.
 
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