I'm trying to use the 360 controller with windows but the drivers aren't working.

 I have the wireless one hooked up through the usb charger cord and have installed the 360 accessories and the 360 controller drivers. Add Hardware can't install it though.

My only thought of what could be wrong is I can't install microsoft common controller drivers. For whatever reason, the installation always fails.

Any Ideas? 

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Its the Xbox 360 gamepad. its not logitech or anything. its microsoft.

http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/gaming/ProductDetails.aspx?pid=090 

Thats what i ment be "standard driver". I have the one from microsoft installed, 360 Accessories thing.

 Add Hardware doesn't recongize these as drivers for some reason.

I have the wireless 360 controller hooked up through the usb charger to my pc. Windows doesn't know what to do with it, despite having the standard driver installed and the XBCD drivers installed. Add hardware, even when told what folder to look in, can't find the drivers.

I tried to install the "Microsoft Common Controller" drivers which claim they will allow input from the 360 controller, but  the installation always fails.

Right now the ring of lights is just flashing like it would when it can't connect to the xbox.

Any Ideas?