SideWinder Force Feedback Pro, SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel Are Not Detected (299031)


The information in this article applies to:

  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad
  • Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro
  • Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Pro
  • the operating system: Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
This article was previously published under Q299031

SYMPTOMS

After you install a SideWinder Force Feedback Pro or SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel on a computer with Windows Millennium Edition, the controller may not be detected in the Gaming Options or Game Controllers control panel.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur when an incorrect input/output (I/O) range is assigned for the game controller driver. The correct range for the game controller driver is 0200-0207.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, follow these steps to correct the I/O range:
  1. Click Start, and then click Shut Down.
  2. Click Restart, click OK, and then press and hold the CTRL key until the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu appears.

    On some computers, you can use the F8 key instead of CTRL to bring up the Microsoft Windows Startup Menu.
  3. Enter the number for Safe mode, and then press ENTER.
  4. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.
  5. Double-click System.
  6. On the Device Manager tab, click the plus sign (+) next to Sound, video and game controllers, and then double-click the game controller.
  7. On the Resources tab, click to clear the Use automatic settings check box.
  8. Under Resource type, click Input/Output Range, and then click Change Setting.
  9. In the Value box, type 0200-0207, and then click OK.
  10. Click OK twice.
  11. Click Start, and then click Shut Down.
  12. Click Restart, and then click OK.
Modification Type:MinorLast Reviewed:1/7/2006
Keywords:kbHardware kbpending kbprb KB299031
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