Kinect 1 not connecting or recognized by pc.

Hello Ron,

We understand that you're attempting to use your Kinect along with your Windows PC, but the Kinect is not being recognized properly as a device or rather not being detected at all.

Have you attempted to review the information found on our setting up Kinect for Windows support article for
direct assistance with setting up the device to your computer.

Try this and let us know if this works.

Best wishes!

There are two versions of the Kinect the newer model requires an adapter as it has what looks like a USB but draws more power.

Found these requirements you may want to review.

Requirements to use Kinect with windows PC

I am afraid nothing happened. One interesting thing is that the kinect files show up on my software in the control panel. They do not show in my program files at all. Supposedly these should show up in the device manager. You get a tone when the kinect
is plugged into a usb 3 port. Nothing shows in explorer. I have tried kinect 1.6, 1.7 and 1.8. Thinking I need to get another computer, which I cannot do.

I am going through cancer radiation at this time and the Kinect just adds more aggravation.

I do appreciate your input.

Kindest regards,

Ron

Hi there, it may be you need to reset the Kinect sensor connection, to do so give this a try.

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1.Power off the console by pressing the Xbox button on the front of the console for 10 seconds, until it shuts down completely.

2.Unplug the console’s power.

3.Unplug the Kinect sensor from the Xbox One console.

4.Plug the console power back in.

5.Press the Xbox button on your console to power up the Xbox One.

6.Press the Menu button on your controller.

7.Select Settings, and then select Kinect.

8.Plug the Kinect sensor into the back of the console and wait up to two minutes for it to be recognized.

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support.xbox.com/.../kinect-sensor-not-recognized-by-console

Hi Wolverine,

Thanks for coming to the forums. We recommend to reset your Kinect sensors connection.

Reset your Kinect sensor’s connection

1. Turn off the console by pressing the Xbox button
    on the front of the console for 10 seconds.
2. Unplug the console's power, and then unplug the Kinect sensor from the console.
3. Plug the console power back in, and then press the
   Xbox button  on your console to turn it on.
4. Plug the Kinect sensor into the back of the console and wait up to 2 minutes for it to be recognized.

Thanks,

Brad