This guide will let you know how to easily fix your Xbox Controller driver errors in Windows 11. There are multiple fixes to resolve the driver errors in Windows 11.
Turn on Bluetooth
In this section, we will take you through the steps to turn on Bluetooth on your Windows computer, allowing you to connect and use Bluetooth-enabled devices such as an Xbox controller.
- You first need to locate the Windows button at the bottom left corner of your screen and click on it.
- From the menu that appears, select “Settings“.
It will take you to the settings window. - After that, navigate to the Bluetooth & Devices tab on the left side and click on “Bluetooth” to access the Bluetooth settings.
- To enable Bluetooth, toggle the switch next to the Bluetooth option to the “On” position.
- After that, click on the Add Device button.
A list of available device options will appear. - Look for and select the “Bluetooth” option from the list.
- You need to select your Xbox controller, hit the Done button and close the settings window.
Now you can enjoy playing with your Xbox controller.
Update Window 11
This section describes how to update Windows 11, the latest version of the Windows operating system. By following the steps below, users can keep their Windows 11 system up-to-date and potentially resolve any issues they may encounter.
- Press the Windows button located at the bottom left corner of your screen to open the Start menu.
- From the Start menu, click on the “Settings” option.
It will open up the settings window. - In the settings window, click on the “Windows Update” option at the bottom left side.
On the Windows Update settings page, you will see an option labelled “Check for updates.” - Click on this button to initiate the process of checking for available updates for your PC.
Windows will now connect to the Microsoft servers and search for any available updates for your computer. If there are any updates available, Windows will start downloading and installing them automatically. - Once the updates are complete, restart your computer and check if the issue is resolved.
Update Xbox controller
This section will take you through the steps to update an Xbox controller on a Windows computer. It outlines the steps to access the Device Manager, which allows users to manage and update device drivers.
- Locate the Windows button at the bottom left corner of your screen. Right-click on it to open a pop-up menu.
- In the pop-up menu, click on the option labelled “Device Manager.”
Within the Device Manager window, you will see a list of various device categories. - Click on the “Bluetooth” category if your Xbox controller is connected via Bluetooth.
- After that, right-click on the Xbox Wireless Controller and tap on Update Driver.
A new window will open up.
- You have to choose the “Scan automatically for drivers” option.
Now Windows will find the best drivers for your computer.
- If you are using a wired controller, scroll down within the Device Manager window and double-click on the category labelled “Sound, video and game controllers.”
- Within the expanded category, locate the Xbox controller from the list of devices and then right-click on it.
It will open up a drop-down menu. - From the contextual menu, select the option labelled “Update Driver.”
A new window will open up.
- You have to choose the “Scan automatically for drivers” option.
Windows will find the best drivers for your computer.
Uninstall Xbox controller drivers
In this section, we will take you through the steps to uninstall Xbox controller drivers on a Windows computer. If the problem persists, the content suggests uninstalling the device by selecting the “Uninstall Device” button.
- Open the Device Manager on your computer and look for the category labelled “Bluetooth” if your Xbox controller is connected via Bluetooth.
- Expand the “Bluetooth” category by clicking on the arrow next to it.
- Right-click on the Xbox Wireless Controller and select the “Properties” option.
This will open the Properties window for the Xbox Wireless Controller. - In the Properties window, navigate to the “Driver” tab. If you recently updated the driver and the device is no longer functioning properly, click on the “Roll Back Driver” button.
This will revert the driver to the previous version that was working correctly. - If rolling back the driver does not resolve the issue, you can try uninstalling the device by clicking on the “Uninstall Device” button.
- After that, restart your computer.
Windows will automatically install the drivers.
By following these steps, users can effectively uninstall Xbox controller drivers and potentially resolve any driver-related issues they may be experiencing.