Xbox Wireless Controllers are by far one of the best accessories you can buy for PC gaming. They take your gaming to the next level in specific genres like racing games (like Forza Horizon 5) and add vibration feedback that your average keyboard can’t achieve. And because they’re made by Microsoft, they work seamlessly with your Windows PC unless you run into a driver issue. This driver issue seems to come out of nowhere and there’s no easy fix that Microsoft immediately suggests. But there are a few tweaks you can make that will easily fix it and get your accessory up and running again in no time. So today, we’re going to take a look at how to fix the Xbox Wireless Controller driver error. So without further ado, let’s jump straight into the solution.

Here are some simple steps to fix the Xbox wireless controller error message:

This is the first thing you should do. Plugging in the driver will automatically detect the controller as an official Microsoft accessory instead of just another BlueTooth controller and force install the required driver with the current updated version. If you are having trouble dictating the Xbox wireless controller, try using other USB cables that you have. Some USB cables have a limited data rate and will not provide enough power to your controller. Therefore, it is recommended to use the highest speed USB that you have to isolate the issue with the device and find a solution.

If the issue persists, you can connect your Xbox wireless controller to the PC with a USB cable and follow the steps below: