Windows NT 4.0 Driver for SideWinder Now Available (161362)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft Windows NT Workstation 4.0 SP2
  • Microsoft Windows NT Server 4.0 SP2
This article was previously published under Q161362

SUMMARY

The CD-ROM version of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2 contains an updated driver for the Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro joystick. This driver is available in the Drvlib\Joystick\Sidewind folder on the CD-ROM and is an update to the driver included with Windows NT 4.0.

Note that this driver is not for use with other SideWinder joysticks such as the Force Feedback.

MORE INFORMATION

Perform the following steps to install the SideWinder driver:
  1. Log on as Administrator.
  2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then double-click Multimedia.
  3. Click the Devices tab and then click Add.
  4. Click Unlisted or Updated Driver and then click OK.
  5. Insert the path to install the SideWinder driver. For example, for Intel-based computers, the path is:

    <Drive Letter>:\Drvlib\Joystick\Sidewind\I386
  6. Click OK, click Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick, and then click OK.
  7. Click OK to close the Microsoft SideWinder Joystick Configuration dialog box.
  8. Restart your computer.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:5/14/2003
Keywords:kbHardware kbinfo kbsetup KB161362
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