As recommended by others above, unplug everything not required for a cold boot of your PC. That means only your mouse and keyboard. No USB hub, nothing!
Plug in the joystick. Test, unplug the joystick.
Plug in next controller... rinse and repeat.
Oh, two more things. Try the controller(s) in different sockets as some may have better power than others.
Secondly, I predict you'll need to replace that '10 yr old' (probably original USB 1.0) powered hub with a new 3.0...
I hesitate to say it as my memory may be playing tricks on me, and I wasn't able to find the thread, but I recall Skuzzy saying we didn't need the CH software and AH would run better without it. That's how I always ran 3 of my CH controllers at the same time, no CH software, but yes, a working powered hub as he recommended. Windows 7 through Windows 10.
I never had issues with any controllers until I got into VR, but that's for another post.
Now then, get those controllers working lol.