


One last thing to check, ensure you are plugged into a USB 2.0 or USB 3.0 bus. The link also provides other troubleshooting tips. I have also read, although unable to provide a reference, having things like OpenNI or libfreenect may cause issues and should be uninstalled before installing the SDK. This is also implied by the msdn article setting up a kinect sensor. I have read that it is recommended that you do not have the sensor connected when installing the SDK. In Device Manager you should see if it has the following: It might be worth checking to see if the SDK has installed properly.

As Chris Ortner pointed out, the Kinect for Xbox sensor is compatible with Windows 7 for development purposes only - you need to have the SDK installed.
