SideWinder: Cannot Use Keyboard Commands to Edit a Profile in the Game Action Area (268952)



The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software 4.0
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Strategic Commander
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
  • Microsoft SideWinder Plug and Play game pad USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Joystick 1.0 (USB)
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Game Voice
  • Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel

This article was previously published under Q268952

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to create or edit a profile in the Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software, you cannot use the keyboard commands that are listed in the following table in the Game Action area.
CommandKey Combination
CopyCTRL+C
CutCTRL+X
PasteCTRL+V

CAUSE

This behavior occurs because the keyboard shortcuts listed in the table are not supported in the SideWinder Game Controller software.

RESOLUTION

To work around this issue, press SHIFT+F10 to open the menu or right-click your text selection, and then click the command that you want to use.

Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbfix kbHardware kbprb KB268952