Microsoft Sidewinder joystick

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• Cannot install Microsoft Sidewinder Joystick Version 3.0.

  Original title: Sidewinder game pad problem.

  I have a joystick Microsoft Sidewinder Version 3.0 I tried to install and use many times with my Dell computer that has Windows XP installed software.  I would use this gamepad with many of my Microsoft flight simulators, but I don't know what to do to be able to install the software for the controller.  Whenever I tried to install it, I get a message that indicates that the joystick software is incompatible with XP software, any suggestions on how to solve this problem?  Thank you!!

  Hello

  I suggest you to contact Microsoft support Hardware support:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/support

  Hope the helps of information.

• How will I know what buttons do what on my Microsoft SideWinder Joystick game controller in flight simulator

  I use sidewinder on Flight Simulator.  It seems to work, but I can't figure out what that other buttons work, can't find a manual for it.

  Did you receive a manual of the product as well as the gamepad?

  If so, refer to the manual.

• 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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• Joystick Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 no load or not remains loaded.

  I have the Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 joystick.

  I am running Windows 7 (64-bit).

  The joystick is fine on Windows XP Home Edition. But, since the purchase of a new computer with Windows 7, the la manette controller game does not load half the time. When this happens, it stops during the Flight Simulator I followed all the steps you gave to another Member here who had problems with installing it and my problem persists.

  The manual says that if I meet this problem, I should: let the USB plug into the port, turn off the computer, put the USB plug into a different port, restart the computer. I do this and the joystick is fine in the case of game controllers, but, during a robbery of the SIM joystick suddenly stops working, (i.e. no entrance to the plane of sim) and does NOT appear in the game controllers folder. (Microsoft Sidewinder Central/Control Panel)

  What should I do now?

  Thank you

  Don Schaaf

  Nebraska, United.

  Ironically, I dragged my old 2 precision last night to see if it worked in Win7-64.

  Initially, he did not work at all. As it was long out of warranty, I opened it, gave the printed circuit, a brush to remove chips and checked the different connections. Reconnected to a hub external (just in case), and Win7 he picked up a fine. There are screws under each of the feet, which has just taken off.

  The intermittent problem that you described, it could be a similar problem. The ' stick is pretty bulletproof, but not completely free from dust and dirt penetration.

• Does anyone know how to get a sidewinder joystick to work with 98 microsoft Flight Simulator using windows XP

  I am trying to install a Flight Simulator microsoft 98 on my windows XP with a microsoft sidewinder broom handle.  I can get the aircraft to take off and climb the keyboard, but that's all it will do.  Any suggestions?  Thanks, Jim

  Hi, Jim Jackson,.

  The question you posted would be better suited to the community of Windows games. Please visit the link below to find a community that will provide the support you want.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/products/games/FSInsider/community/pages/default.aspx

• Microsoft sidewinder gamepad 2 does not work on the Combat Flight Simulator WW11 and Europe series

  Original title: I have the Combat Flight Simulator WW11 and Europe series. My microsoft sidewinder gamepad 2 does not work on my XP and my Windows 7 computer. The joystick works on CFS2 Pacific. Help, please.

  I have a HP Pavilion p6717c with a radion HD 6900 graphics card. With windows 7 home

  Hello

  1. don't you make changes to the computer until the problem occurred?

  2. you get any error message?

  I suggest you to see link below and check if it helps.

  You experience problems when you use a Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro joystick with Flight Simulator on a Windows 2000, Windows XP, or Windows Vista-based computer: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/294672

  How to fix game controllers in Microsoft games: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831361

  Items of Combat Flight Simulator: http://support.microsoft.com/combatflightsimfaq

  Also I suggest you to send your request in the below link.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/games/en-us/community/pages/forums.aspx

  Hope this information is useful.

• Microsoft sideWinder force feedback 2 game controllers driver for Windows 8

  Original title: Joystick Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 8 victory Flight

  I have recently upgraded to windows 8 and now need drivers for my MS sidewinder force joystick feedback 2 use my FSX flight sim. Anyone know where to find the drivers?

  I recently bought Microsoft Flight Sim X on stream. I've performed under a victory 8.1 HP laptop. I am lucky to have a Microsoft sidewinder force joystick feedback 2 which was a purchase of second hand many years ago.

  When I connect it via USB the software automatically recognized and installed the driver suitable for the start and reports in devices like a sidewinder Force Feedback 2 joystick.

  Initially using the properties and the calibration does not register any input the joystick game, but as the result of a reboot or run the program MS Flight Sim X everything works perfectly.

  Calibration running confirms all the buttons and wheel and look at a hat all them light up and work 100%!

  For reference, I am on windows 8.1 and have the auto update on.

  So in summary, you should find that you need not track down the drivers and plug and play works, simply because of my experience.

  Happy flying!

  D. Sandison

• Microsoft Sidewinder Precision wheel xbox 360 games does

  Can I use my Microsoft Sidewinder Precision wheel xbox 360 games? This article says it is possible, but it is not the exact name of the adapter. I don't know what adapter to look for on ebay. http://www.ehow.com/how_7725924_convert-PC-wheel-Xbox-360.html

  Hello

  Please see the following article on how to connect a game controller.

  http://support.Xbox.com/en-us/Xbox-360/accessories/connecting-game-controllers

  You can ask your question under Xbox support forum.

  http://forums.Xbox.com/xbox_forums/xbox_support/default.aspx

  See also http://support.xbox.com/en-US/contact-us

• Microsoft Sidewinder X 8 inch top of page mouse button does not work?

  I bought a Microsoft Sidewinder X 8 mouse and my upper thumb button will not work. Is it a hardware problem or a software problem? I have reinstalled the software.

  Hi Crimson7789,

  1. this happens when you try it on any game in particular?

  This seems to be a hardware problem. You can see the following link for the hardware support:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/support/default.mspx

  Hope this information is useful.

• I'm trying to install Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Pro on a Vista platform

  MS sidewinder controller sw 3.0

  Windows Vista Home edition

  Hello
   
  
  1. what happens when you install this software?
  2. do you experience the error message?
  3. where did you download this software?
  
  Software updates for Microsoft SideWinder and IntelliMouse Explorer 3.0 products games are now available for the 32-bit editions and 64-bit Windows® 7. Please use the drop down lists below to get the appropriate download.
  Here is the link to download.
  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/download/download.aspx?category=gaming
   
  If you encounter an error message/code give us the same thing to solve this problem.
   
  I hope this helps.

  Thank you, and in what concerns:
  Shekhar S - Microsoft technical support.

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• Drivers for Microsoft sidewinder precision wheel

  Original title: flying Microsoft sidewinder precision

  How can I download the driver for driving microsoft sidewinder precision for windows xp / Vista

  Hey Abdul Kareem Puthiyaveettil,

  It seems that Microsoft Sidewinder Precision Racing Wheel is not compatible with Windows Vista.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/Windows/compatibility/Windows-Vista/search.aspx?s=Microsoft%20sidewinder%20precision%20racing%20wheel&type=hardware&OS=32-bit

  You can download the drivers from the link:

  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/gaming

• Cannot find drivers for Microsoft sidewinder 3d pro

  Original title: Microsoft 3d pro Sidewinder

  A tried conecting a Microsoft sidewinder 3d pro using a USB port adapter.  Look for the pilot gave no results.  (OS is Vista Home Premium)  Cannot find driver on the internet.

  Any help much appreciated

  Hello

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• Microsoft Sidewinder x 4 keyboard and program Microsoft Keyboard in Vista

  I just connected a Microsoft Sidewinder x 4 keyboard in Vista after installing Intellitype 7.1.  The Microsoft Keyboard program continues to show an old "Wireless Desktop Elite Keyboard' as a default. I changed the Sidewinder keyboard, but as soon as I click OK in the Microsoft Keyboard window, it restores the old wireless keyboard (is no longer attached) when I opened the window. I uninstalled all the keyboards in the Device Manager and rebooted Vista.  I have also uninstalled and reinstalled Intellitype with no luck. Can someone help? Thank you.

  Yep, a clean install would do :-)

  A test, I plugged my X 4 my laptop Win7. He found as a "composite input device", but the bank lights do not come, so I guess that it relies on the software to make them work. I didn't install Intellitype, so I still think there is a problem with the installation of the software on your computer. You can download and install Revo Uninstaller, I have mentioned earlier, it allows to eliminate all traces of Intellitype, reboot, and reinstall. I think that even without the software installed, there will be always an HID input device listed in Device Manager, but not two. If I had the PC here, I would like to try it, but I'm in no hurry for the time or anything since I am retired :-)

  SC Tom

• Problems Microsoft Sidewinder X 8

  I bought a microsoft sidewinder X 8 Christmas mouse, but now it is starting to have problems.

  • It will not load
  • "Back" button no longer works
  • Buttons on the fly DPI switch randomly sometimes

  Right now I have a regular in my sidewinder X 8 AA battery because the normal battery is dead.  The problem is not the battery, it is the cord or rope to the mouse port.  I know because the normal AA battery won't take a charge and when I take it out, the cord itself will not feed the mouse.

  http://www.Microsoft.com/hardware/warranties.mspx

  http://support.Microsoft.com/kb/326246

  Read the infoat the links above.

  See you soon.

  Mick Murphy - Microsoft partner