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733550 2008-12-29 21:33:00 want to use a microsoft wireless headset for xbox as a wireless headset for my laptop..
any ideas how to set it up..
thanks barb
hammer (1735)
733551 2008-12-29 22:50:00 Get one of these (www.dse.co.nz)

It'll let u use any wireless Xbox accessory. Ive got one here, I've used the wireless controller / headset, on this

All you have to do is, install the software for this, and then press the button on it / the headset / whatever, thats it

Then make sure the headset is the default device in windows.
Speedy Gonzales (78)
733552 2008-12-29 23:30:00 it actually came with one of these and i have tried all of the above but windows doesnt seem to pick it up anywhere.. hammer (1735)
733553 2008-12-29 23:37:00 Did you install the software for it?? (MS Xbox 360 accessories)??

You need to install this first, before you can use it.. Is there an entry in device manager for it (may say Xbox controller or something). Does it have an ? by it? if it does install the drivers/software

If youve plugged it into a hub, it may not work in a hub. Plug it into a USB port
Speedy Gonzales (78)
733554 2008-12-29 23:43:00 yeah i did install the software... it is in the device manager as just the microsoft reciever..
sorry didnt read your question properly... no yellow question mark beside xbox microsoft reciever for windows in device manager
hammer (1735)
733555 2008-12-29 23:47:00 is in usb port hammer (1735)
733556 2008-12-29 23:49:00 So is there an entry in device for XBox 360 peripherals, and under it it should say Xbox 350 wireless receiver for windows??

If this isnt there, the software isnt installed, or installed properly

If you did take it back, and replace it. Sounds like its faulty, or try another USB port

Are the ports on this laptop USB 2?

What version of windows is on it?

You need XP SP1 or later
Speedy Gonzales (78)
733557 2008-12-30 00:00:00 yep reciever in device manager
reasonably new laptop running vista home
yes usb 2
tis picking up something i am getting the odd beep in it when the computer looks for it
hammer (1735)
733558 2008-12-30 00:08:00 Did you press the button on the receiver then the button on the headset??

They need to sync so the receiver picks up the headset

Run MS 360 accessories status, if the receiver is picking it up it should be lit on one of the corners (quadrants) in this status program

Did you recharge the headset in a USB port?
Speedy Gonzales (78)
733559 2008-12-30 00:31:00 yep i did the reset thing .. and checked it again after turning off power to them both..

this one just seems to have one flashing light on the reciever...after you reset it to sync it the bar light flasshes until it finds the headset

headset can only be charged thru a household power plug
hammer (1735)
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