MechWarrior 4: SHIFT+Button Does Not Work Correctly (280436)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Mercenaries
  • Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance 4.0
This article was previously published under Q280436

SYMPTOMS

When you press SHIFT plus a button on a Gravis game controller, MechWarrior 4 responds as though you pressed SHIFT+1.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the Gravis Controller Software is installed on your computer.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, remove the Gravis Controller Software:
  1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Game Controllers.
  3. Click the Gravis controller, and then click Remove.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Click to select a joystick that has similar characteristics as your game controller from the list of devices, and then click OK. For example, click 3 axis 2 button if you use a joystick that has three axis and two buttons.

MORE INFORMATION

The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:12/5/2002
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbenv kbHardware kbprb KB280436
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