Microsoft KB Archive/906348

= Xbox 360: How to configure the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows as the preferred device on a computer =

Article ID: 906348

Article Last Modified on 4/25/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft XBox 360 Video Game System
 * Microsoft Xbox 360 Controller for Windows
 * Microsoft Xbox

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SUMMARY
This article describes how to configure the Xbox 360 Controller for Microsoft Windows as the preferred device on a computer.

Note When you configure the controller as the preferred device, it helps many older games establish a connection with the controller.



MORE INFORMATION
To configure the Xbox 360 Controller for Windows as the preferred device on a computer, follow these steps:
 * 1) Click Start, click Run, type joy.cpl, and then click OK.
 * 2) In the Game Controllers window, click Advanced.
 * 3) Under Preferred device, select XNA Gamepad.
 * 4) Click OK two times.

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