Monster Truck Madness 2: Game Controller Not Detected with Game (317645)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad
  • Microsoft SideWinder Joystick 1.0 (USB)
  • Microsoft SideWinder Plug and Play game pad USB
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel
  • Microsoft SideWinder Strategic Commander
  • Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
  • Microsoft Monster Truck Madness 2 2.0
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows XP
This article was previously published under Q317645

SYMPTOMS

When you run an early version of a game on Windows XP, your Microsoft Sidewinder device may not appear to be selectable in the game.

CAUSE

This issue can occur when any of the following conditions are true on a Windows XP-based computer:
  • You have two SideWinder devices, one connected to the game port and the other connected to the universal serial bus (USB) port.
  • You have multiple gaming devices installed on the computer.
  • The device is not selected as the preferred device.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the appropriate method.

Devices on Game Port and USB Port

For additional information about the conflict between devices on a game port and devices on a USB port , click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

260175 SideWinder: USB Game Controller No Longer Functions When You Connect Another Game Controller to the Game Port

Select Device as Preferred

Follow these steps to select the device that you want to use as the preferred device:
  1. Quit the game.
  2. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  3. Do one of the following:
    • If you are prompted to pick a category, click Printers and Other Hardware, and then click Game Controllers. -or-

    • If you have the classic view in your Control Panel, double-click Game Controller.
  4. Click Advanced.
  5. In the Preferred device box, point to the arrow, and then click the controller that you want to use.
  6. Click OK twice.
  7. Start the game, and then select the controller.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbprb KB317645
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