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Hopefully someone out there can answer this one for me.
I am trying to sync a 360 wireless controller and 360 wireless headset to the Wireless Gaming Receiver for Windows. However, when you press the button to start the sysc at both ends, the lights start flashing, which i guess to be normal based on the 360, then the light on the receiver turns solid indicating a successful pair. The 360 controller flashes a completed circle and doesn't change to a single quadrant solid light light. This in turn suggests an unsuccessful pairing.
I guess the only thing i should mention is im using the Microsoft Wireless Media Desktop 7000.
Many thanks in advance.
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Well, I have no information for you, other then that it works fine for me. If the controller doesn't pair, I'd try to use it on another system (the x-box) to see if it works there...
It pairs fine to my 360, i just can't get vista 64bit to pair with the controller or the headset. I was looking through the system, and there is an error report which was sent to MSFT for the wireless receiver. I wonder if it is a driver issue?
OK, i've downloaded the latest driver, with the same effect. Im now wordering if its and issue with Vista 64 bit. Any thoughts. Do you perhaps know someone i can contact who might be able to shed some light?
Mattman, thanks for the tip, worked like a charm. Uninstall re-install.... now i normally think of that... must have slipped my mind on this one.... other issues with vista getting the better of me i guess. Thanks again
I have uninstalled and reinstalled once or twice (or thrice ) with Vista. I will keep trying if there does not seem to be a readily available fix.
MS will start getting a database of problems in Vista as problems arise. Uninstall/reinstall, my first port of call. If you miss the boat, you may be stuck
I un-installed the app then installed it again. I am pressing the button on the receiver until it blinks then I am pressing the button on my controller until it blinks in a rotating pattern. But when both devises stop blinking the controller still has four blinking lights, not the rotating pattern when it tries to connect. What is going on???? Is their something wring with one of the devises?
mathewpb sent me PM to have a look at this, but as I explained I don't have an Xbox
I found instructions at the Xbox website:
Quote:
Connect a Wireless Controller to Your Console
Before you can use the Xbox 360™ Wireless Controller with your Xbox 360 console, you need to insert batteries into the controller and introduce the controller to the console by wirelessly connecting the two.
Insert Batteries
The wireless controller uses only the AA battery pack (provided) with either disposable AA batteries (not included) or the Xbox 360 Rechargeable Battery Pack
To insert batteries into the wireless controller:
1. Press the tab on the top of the AA battery pack and pull down to detach it from the controller.
2. Insert two new AA (LR6) batteries with their positive (+) and negative (–) ends positioned as shown on the underside of the battery pack. For best performance, AA rechargeable batteries are not recommended.
3. Slide the AA battery pack back into place on the controller and push in to lock.
Important
Before boarding any aircraft or packing the wireless controller in luggage that will be checked, remove any batteries from the wireless controller. The wireless controller can transmit radio frequency (RF) energy, much like a cellular telephone, whenever batteries are installed.
Connect Your Controller
Up to four controllers, wired and wireless, can be actively connected to an Xbox 360 console at one time. Each connected controller is assigned a quadrant on the Ring of Light. Before you can connect a wireless controller, at least one quadrant must be free (unlit).
To disconnect a wireless controller, press and hold the Xbox Guide button for three seconds, and then turn the controller off.
To connect your wireless controller to your console:
1. Press and hold down the Xbox Guide button or the Start button until the controller turns on.
2. If your console is not on, press the power button to turn on the console.
3. Press and release the connect button on the console.
4. Press and release the connect button on the controller.
5. After the Ring of Light on the controller and console spin and flash once, the controller is connected. The quadrant that remains lit indicates the controller's position.
Notes
* When you turn off your console, your controller will still be connected the next time you turn it on.
* Your controller is connected to only one console at a time. You can connect to a new console at any time, but your connection to the previously connected console will be lost.
* The Xbox 360 Wireless Controller works only within 30 feet (nine meters) of the console. Objects between the controller and the console can reduce this range.
I have exactly the same problem as the other guys have and ive got Vista 32-bit. I think its absoloutly ridiculous for microsoft to make an in-house product that isnt fully supported with vista yet MONTHS after its release. ITS MADE BY MICROSOFT! I find that in order to get the bloody thing to work after it doesnt recognize the controller you have to uninstall it from programs, then go to device manager and manually uninstall the reciever, and the recognized controller (last entry under HCI componant). After doing this you have to unplug the reciever from the USB port, restart, then install the drivers again, THEN plugin the reciever and turn on the controller and it works. You better enjoy it whilst it lasts though, because as soon as that controller goes off the signal is lost between the reciever and the controller and you have to repeat the reinstall all over again. Great job on supporting vista microsoft!
although my first step would be a complete uninstall and reinstall.
) with Vista. I will keep trying if there does not seem to be a readily available fix.
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