[Solved] Xbox One Controller Driver Issue

If you failed to install driver for Microsoft Xbox One Controller through Windows, try methods below to install the driver again.

Method 1: Uninstall the Driver and Reconnect the Controller
Method 2 (Recommended): Update the Driver Using Driver Easy

Method 1: Uninstall the Driver and Reconnect the Controller

Follow these steps:

1. Open Device Manager.

2. Expand category “Microsoft Xbox One Controller” and right click on the device. Select Uninstall from the context menu.

3. You might be asked to confirm the uninstall. Check the checkbox next to “Delete the driver software for this device” if you see it. Click OK button then the driver will be uninstalled.

4. Unplug the controller.

5. Restart your PC.

6. Plug the controller again. Windows will install the driver automatically.

7. In Device Manager, right-click on the device and select Update Driver Software…

8. Select Search automatically for Updated driver software. Then Windows will install new driver automatically.

Note: To install the Microsoft Xbox One Controller driver successfully, ensure that you have installed the latest .net framework 4.5. DOWN LINK

Method 2: Update the Driver Using Driver Easy

If you still fail to install the driver manually, you can use Driver Easy to update the driver automatically. Driver Easy can scan your computer to detect all problem drivers in several seconds, then give you new drivers. It has Free version and Paid version. With Paid version, to update drivers, all you need to do is click your mouse 2 times.

1. Click Scan Now button. Then Driver Easy will scan your computer quickly and provide you with new drivers instantly.

2. Click Update All button. Then all drivers will be downloaded and installed automatically.

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