You may try uninstalling and reinstalling the drivers for controller and check if this helps.
Steps to uninstall and reinstall the sound card driver:
1. Click on start button.
2. In the search box type devmgmt.msc and then press enter.
3. Select the Xbox controller device and right click on it
4. Now select properties.
5. In the properties window, under Driver tab, click on Uninstall button.
6. After the uninstalling the drivers restart the computer. This should automatically install proper drivers for it.
You may also download and install the latest driver for it from manufacturer’s website.
For more information visit http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly
You need not buy any controller specific for window 7. You need to Xbox controller software for windows 7.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/windows7/support.mspx
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=090&active_tab=systemRequirements#selectedOS
Similar issue: http://social.technet.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/w7itprohardware/thread/75692f2f-7361-4bb2-bf03-9de528937ac6/
How to connect your Xbox 360 Controller for Windows to your computer
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906347
How to connect an Xbox 360 Wireless Controller to your Xbox 360 console or Windows PC
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/906947
If the problem persists, then please contact Xbox support for further assistance. Here’s the link:
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/support/xbox360/
Hope this information is helpful.
Umesh P - Microsoft Support
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Hi,
Thank you for posting your query in Microsoft Community.
As per the description, it looks like you are having difficulty in connecting PowerA Pro EX Mini Xbox 360 Wired Controller to Windows 7 64-bit Toshiba laptop.
To help you suggest steps to resolve the issue, I would appreciate if you could answer the following question:
What happens when you try to connect PowerA Mini Pro EX Wired Controller Xbox 360 to PC, any message?
It looks like Windows is failing to install the correct drivers automatically for your device.
Let’s follow these methods to fix the issue:
Method 1: I would suggest you to run Hardware and Devices Troubleshooter to diagnose and fix the exact issue.
Refer to the link “Open the Hardware and Devices troubleshooter” to run the troubleshooter.
Method 2: If the above method does not help the refer to the link “Install a USB device” to know more about installing USB devices.
Refer to the link “Update drivers: recommended links” to know how to install the drivers automatically in Windows 7.
You may also contact PowerA for further assistance on the issue:
PowerA – Contact Us
Switch Powera Controller Pc
Powera Xbox Controller Driver Windows 10
I hope this helps you fixing the issue. If the issue continues, post in Microsoft Community. We would be happy to help you further.