SideWinder 4.0: Unable to View Game Controller Properties (237218)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software 4.0
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel

This article was previously published under Q237218

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to view the properties for one of the game controllers listed at the beginning of this article in the Game Controllers tool in Control Panel, you may be unable to do so.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:

  • An Asus V-2740 video adapter is installed in your computer.

  • Your computer is configured to use a 24-bit color palette at a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download and install the latest video driver available for your Asus V-2740 video adapter from the following Asus Web site:

MORE INFORMATION

Microsoft provides third-party contact information to help you find technical support. This contact information may change without notice. Microsoft does not guarantee the accuracy of this third-party contact 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:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbenv kbHardware kbprb KB237218