Sidewinder: Game Devices Are Not Detected with a USB DSL/Cable Modem Attached. (284988)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Joystick 1.0 (USB)
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Strategic Commander
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
  • Microsoft SideWinder Plug and Play game pad USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
This article was previously published under Q284988

SYMPTOMS

After you install any of the devices (or their related software) listed at the beginning of this article, you may experience one of the following symptoms:
  • The Microsoft Windows operating system does not detect that the device has been plugged in to the universal serial bus (USB) port.
  • The device does not work in a game.
  • The device may be incorrectly detected as a GamePad.

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CAUSE

This behavior can occur if your system has a Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) or cable modem sharing the same Universal Serial Bus (USB) port.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue either disconnect the USB DSL/Cable Modem or connect either your USB DSL/Cable modem to a NIC (Network Interface Card) on your computer.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:8/18/2005
Keywords:kbHardware kbprb KB284988
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