A "clean" reinstallation of the drivers can often resolve conflicts left over from previous installations.

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Locate the controller (it may be under with a yellow exclamation mark or under Human Interface Devices ). Right-click the device and select Update driver .

From there, you can work your way through the software fixes, from using built-in Windows tools like the troubleshooter and Device Manager to more advanced techniques like disabling driver signature enforcement or performing a clean boot. If you're not comfortable with manual methods, a reliable driver updater tool can offer a convenient, automated solution.

If your N1 uses Bluetooth, it may have multiple pairing modes that affect driver recognition: Gamepad driver error - Microsoft Q&A

or “The best drivers for your device are already installed” (but the controller still won’t work). or simply “Unknown USB Device (Device Descriptor Request Failed).”

The Windows notification sound chimed. A small bubble appeared in the bottom right corner: Device connected.