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Issue - Windows doesn't load Wooting driver (yellow triangle in device manager)

First, make sure your Xinput is not disabled. It should look like this:





Still having driver issues? Follow these steps:



Open Device Manager. You can access Device Manager by pressing Windows Key + X and choosing Device Manager from the list.



When Device Manager opens, make sure that your receiver is connected to your PC. Navigate to Other Devices section and expand it. Right click the Unknown device and choose Update Driver Software from the menu.

If you don't see an "Unknown Device", try looking for "WootingOne" and follow the further instructions.



Click Browse my computer for driver software.



Now click on "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer".

You should see a list of device drivers. Select Xbox 360 peripherals and click Next.

Choose the latest Wireless Receiver driver (that's the one the Wooting one uses for its Xbox control) that’s on the list and click Next. If you get a warning message, just click OK and wait for the driver to install.

I can't find "Xbox 360 peripherals" on Windows 7:



In some cases, for Windows 7 the drivers are named differently, you can find the correct drivers under “Microsoft Common Controller for Window Class” when installing, then proceed to install the latest wireless receiver driver as explained above.

If these drivers are not showing up which in most cases will happen, download the official Xbox 360 drivers.

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Credits: MrPleasant_exe

Updated on: 19/01/2022

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