xbox 360 remote on pc

Menthis · 24 Dec 2011 at 15:08

Okay so i have used a 360 remote on my computer before worked just plug and play.
but now i cant seem to get it to work. I plug it in and get nothing what so ever no lights on the remote it wont even power up?...
Ive read about and sometimes USB ports might not give enough power to power it'?
Any help please. Thanks

ThePengu1n · 24 Dec 2011 at 16:10

Try using a different usb port

Menthis · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:12

ThePengu1n said:
Try using a different usb port

This all that everyones got? lol
Did try that no luck....

Reaper 392 · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:17

have you tried it on the xbox to see if it works since its stopped working for the PC?

if its working on the xbox and not the PC then my only suggestion is to reinstall the drivers for it

Menthis · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:42

Reaper 392 said:
have you tried it on the xbox to see if it works since its stopped working for the PC?

if its working on the xbox and not the PC then my only suggestion is to reinstall the drivers for it

It works on the xbox and works on my downstairs pc. which runs xp.
I have windows 7 installed drivers etc. and it doesnt even power on or recognise the device on the computer itself.

ThePengu1n · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:49

Can you manually download and install the drivers for it, then plug it in. If it works elsewhere it suggests a problem with either your usb ports or some drivers. Do other things (mouse, usb stick etc) work in the usb ports?

Menthis · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:52

ThePengu1n said:
Can you manually download and install the drivers for it, then plug it in. If it works elsewhere it suggests a problem with either your usb ports or some drivers. Do other things (mouse, usb stick etc) work in the usb ports?

I have manualy installed drives and nothing and yes mouse, usb stick external hard drives all work? :/ im lost.

Menthis · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:53

It doesnt even make the budum sound when you plug the USB in surely it should make that sound even if there are no drivers

ThePengu1n · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:59

Certainly sounds like a driver issue then if the ports and controllor work with other things. Sorry I can't be more helpful.

ThePengu1n · 24 Dec 2011 at 22:59

Just had a thought, can you update your motherboard usb drivers? It's just possible that might do the trick

Menthis · 24 Dec 2011 at 23:49

ThePengu1n said:
Just had a thought, can you update your motherboard usb drivers? It's just possible that might do the trick

I have actualy never done that, and not got a clue how tbh.

pso · 25 Dec 2011 at 00:03

Plug it in then go to device manager right click then scan for hardware changes probably won't work but thats all i can think lol

ThePengu1n · 25 Dec 2011 at 01:11

Menthis said:
I have actualy never done that, and not got a clue how tbh.

Go to the motherboard manufacturer's website, find your motherboard and look for driver downloads, one will be for the usb ports. I doubt it will work, but you never know.

On another note entirely, Happy Xmas

Menthis · 26 Dec 2011 at 11:46

pso said:
Plug it in then go to device manager right click then scan for hardware changes probably won't work but thats all i can think lol

It doesnt even show up in device manager mate, its like the controller isnt getting power. but i know it works as i use it on another pc...