An (unofficial and unapproved) unsigned driver for Windows 10 or 11 that actually works with the Logitech F710 wireless controller in XInput mode
Following a change to Windows back in May 2020, the XBox 360 driver for the Logitech F710 wireless controller (in XInput mode) can no longer be used with either Windows 10 or Windows 11. Although it can be installed, it does not survive a reboot with the error message "Device not migrated". To date, neither Microsoft or Logitech have offered a solution for either version of Windows.
I am not the author. This page simply collates information from here, here and a file hosted on Google Drive into a single zip file which will install a modified XBox 360 driver that'll work with Windows 10 or 11 and the Logitech F710. As soon as Microsoft or Logitech provide a solution for XInput mode that continues to work after a reboot then this content will be removed.
Warning
By following these instructions, you will be installing an unsigned driver which has been modified in unknown ways by an unknown third party. This driver is not approved or endorsed by Logitech. You should be extremely clear on the risks of doing this before you start.
Download the file from https://github.com/mrsilver76/Logitech-F710-Windows-driver/archive/main.zip and unzip it to somewhere easy to find
Ensure that the unifying receiver for the F710 is plugged into the computer, the F710 is on and the switch on the F710 is set to X (Xinput mode)
Verify that the device appears in Device Manager as Wireless Gamepad F710 under Other devices
Select the start icon, then power and click on reboot whilst holding down theShiftkey.
Select Troubleshoot
Select Advanced options
Select Startup Settings
Select Restart to restart the computer into the Startup Settings screen
Once the Startup Settings screen appears, select the option to disable driver signature enforcement
Allow Windows to boot normally and log in
Launch Device Manager
Right click on the F710 entry and select Update driver
Click on Browse my computer for drivers
Point Windows to the folder you created in step #1 and your drivers should start to be installed. If a warning appears about the unsigned driver then select Install this driver anyway
One the driver is installed, double-click on Install.reg and confirm that you want to modify the registry
Verify that the F710 is now listed under Xbox Peripherals and is correctly identified as the F710
Reboot Windows to re-enable driver signature enforcement
Launch Device Manager and verify that nothing has changed
Congratulations, you now have a working Logitech F710 wireless controller with Windows.
✒️ Think you can improve on these instuctions? Submit a pull request!
2024-10-29
Reformatted warning message to use Github "warning" icon
2024-07-04
Confirmed these instructions work for Windows 11 and updated description accordingly
Corrected instructions when accessing startup settings
Added additional instructions if a pop-up warning appears prior to driver installation
2021-06-07
Initial version
