Afterglow Xbox 360 Controller Driver For Windows 7

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I tried the drivers for Windows 7 32 bit and 64 bit, and even attempted to install a Vista driver. Show more I just got a XBOX 360 controller to use for PC gaming. It's an Afterglow AX-1 controller (at $15, I couldn't argue!). Jan 26, 2019 - How to get the right Afterglow Xbox 360 controller drivers. Make sure that your controller is plugged in USB 2.0 port. Download the driver, here. Right-click on the installer and run it in the Compatibility mode. Reboot your PC.

Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8/8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista. Drivers Update Tool Information This utility contains the only official version for Afterglow Gamepad for Xbox 360 (Headset) Driver for Windows XP/7/Vista/8/8.1/10 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Dec 23, 2010  step by step guide on how to install Afterglow controler on ur windows based PC Microsoft hardware website http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/d/xbox-360. Jan 9, 2011 - Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories software works with both wired and wireless game controllers. The accessory status indicator shows the.

Regular Xbox 360 controllers seem to get picked up by Windows normally and work just fine, the drivers install and there's nothing that I need to configure in Steam or anywhere else, they 'just work'.

However, the 'Afterglow' controller doesn't work for some reason. This is a third-party branded controller but it is a fairly reputable brand. When I plug it in, the 'glow' colour flashes on briefly, but after that nothing happens. It does not appear in the 'Game Controllers' menu:

Nor does any game respond to any input whatsoever.

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I can see the device in Devices & Printers, however it shows up as an 'Unspecified Device':

Right-Clicking and selecting 'Troubleshoot' runs the troubleshooter, which attempts to install the drivers for the device, unfortunately this ultimately fails because no such driver exists for 'Afterglow Gamepad for Xbox 360':

What can I do? Is there any way I can get this controller to work like a regular Xbox 360 controller?

RobotnikRobotnik

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Firstly, you might need to install the Xbox 360 Controller software for Windows first. According to a few reports this has solved a few people's issues, however, this was not the case for me.

The problem is that the device is reporting itself as an 'Afterglow Gamepad for Xbox 360', instead of a regular 'Xbox 360 Controller', meaning that Windows isn't automatically picking up the correct driver. Luckily, we can select it manually.

  1. Hit 'Start', type 'Device Manager' and Enter
  2. Expand the 'Other Devices' dropdown and find your Afterglow controller
  3. Right-Click it and select 'Update Driver Software...'
  4. In the Window that appears, click 'Browse my computer for driver software'
  5. Select 'Let me pick from a list of drivers on this computer'
  6. Find the option 'Microsoft Common Controller for Windows class'
  7. As your Afterglow controller is wired, select the 'Xbox 360 Controller for Windows' option. You want the one with the latest date.
  8. You will receive a warning about the driver potentially being incompatible, because Microsoft can't verify that it will work for your device. You have to select 'Yes' at this point.
  9. Success! The driver was installed.

Now if you go back to Device Manager, you will note that your Afterglow device is now under the 'Common Controller for Windows' heading instead of the 'Other devices' heading.

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The controller should now appear in 'Game Controllers' and can be calibrated & used normally:

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Microsoft Xbox 360 Accessories software works with both wired and wireless game controllers. The accessory status indicator shows the battery status (for wireless devices) and the assigned quadrants of the connected controllers.
With this software and a compatible wireless receiver, you can use various Xbox 360 accessories such as wired and wireless game controllers, wired and wireless headsets, and wireless wheels for gaming on your computer. If you followed the setup instructions on the installation CD, you should be ready to use your device.
When you connect a controller to your computer, it is assigned a specific quadrant that glows green to indicate the controller's number and position. Each subsequent controller (up to four) connected to your computer is assigned an additional quadrant.
To view your controller quadrant and battery status on the screen, press the Xbox Guide button.
Important: Always install the software using the Setup program instead of installing the drivers directly.
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