How do I play games or use my Xbox 360 controller on my PC?

I have installed it to my vista pc and it shows up under the driver software but how do i play with it, i press buttons and nothing happensHow do I play games or use my Xbox 360 controller on my PC?
Wat xbox 360 controller is it?


If its wireless and Play and charge kit, it wont work, ull need to buy the wireless receiver.





If its wired, then it should be fine.


It only works in-game tho.


U have to change the controls in the game, and make sure to activate the joypad first.How do I play games or use my Xbox 360 controller on my PC?
make sure you have it selected in the game as your controller. it should be under an options menu