Last night I installed the 360 controller made to run on Windows as per the installation instructions (install from the disc without the controller plugged in, finish successfully, then. Choose Xbox Wireless Controller or Xbox Elite Wireless Controller. Choose Add Bluetooth or other device, then select Everything else.
On your PC, press the Start button, then select Settings Devices. The Xbox button on the controller will flash more rapidly-this means your controller is searching for a PC. Windows XP SP2 or later (32-bit only) Xbox 360 Accessories Software 1.2. Here is the link for wireless receiver on amazon.
If you have a wired xbox 360 then skip this step. You will need the wireless receiver if you use a wireless xbox 360 controller.