Windows XP does not correctly detect a SideWinder Standard joystick (842957)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder
  • Microsoft Windows XP Home Edition
  • Microsoft Windows XP Professional

SYMPTOMS

When you plug a Microsoft SideWinder Standard joystick into the gameport on your Microsoft Windows XP-based computer, the Game Controllers tool in Control Panel does not detect the joystick correctly when you click Microsoft SideWinder (Auto Detect) to add a game controller. The SideWinder is listed as a Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro with a status of Not Connected.

CAUSE

This problem occurs because Microsoft Windows XP does not provide support for the SideWinder Standard joystick.

Note The original Microsoft SideWinder Standard joystick is no longer supported by Microsoft Product Support Services.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, use the Game Controllers tool to manually add a 2-axis, 4-button joystick. To do this, follow these steps:
  1. Click Start, and then click Control Panel.
  2. Double-click Game Controllers.
  3. Under Controller, click Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, and then click Remove.
  4. Click Add.
  5. Click 2-axis, 4-button joystick, and then click OK.
  6. Click OK to close the Game Controllers tool.
Modification Type:MajorLast Reviewed:7/16/2004
Keywords:kbHardware kbtshoot kbprb KB842957 kbAudEndUser
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