How to install the Microsoft Sidewinder Gamepad on a Windows 7 computer?

Need help to install a joystick microsoft sidewinder on my computer with a Windows 7 operating system. I have a gamepad adapter to connect via USB. Can you please help me with this.

Hi Bhottinger,

Microsoft has dropped support for this product. As such there is no driver available for this product.

However, according to the Compatibility Center Windows 7, Microsoft Sidewinder joystick is compatible with Windows 7. You can see the report here.

http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-7/en-us/search.aspx?l=en-us&type=hardware&s=SideWinder%20joystick

Therefore, using control of pilot integrated Windows if you manage to get the device works. If you have the old drivers CD, you can try changing the compatibility of the driver settings to make it work.

Method 1:

Usually, Windows will find and automatically install the necessary drivers when you plug your game controller into your computer.

(a) connect the joystick to the USB port via the adapter.

(b) see if it is detected.

(c) Windows should recognize the new hardware and set in place to work properly.

 

Method 2:

Install the old driver that comes with the product by changing its compatibility settings.

Reference:

 

Make older programs in this version of Windows

http://Windows.Microsoft.com/en-us/Windows7/make-older-programs-run-in-this-version-of-Windows

After the installation, check if the device works.

You can also view the threads below for more information.

How to install MS Sidewinder Precision Pro Joystick on Win7 computer?

Microsoft Sidewinder joystick

I want to use my joystick microsoft SideWinder 2 with windows 7

Kind regards

Shinmila H - Microsoft Support

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