Re: Sidewinder Precision 2 to work on XP ?

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The Precision 2 should be a USB only device. You should just be able to plug
it in and have hte system detect it. If that isn't the case you should check
to see if there are updated drivers for your USB chipset.

Joshua Smith
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"Jimmy S." <nosp@xxxxx> wrote in message
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> Hi Tom,
>
> Since you've had it quite some time, it's most likely a gameport model
> To install a GamePort controller, Plug it in, click Start / Control Panel
> /
> Switch to Classic view if you haven't already / click Game Controllers
> Click Add... / Select Microsoft Sidewinder Auto Detect / OK / OK.
>
> --
> Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
> Jimmy S. http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>
> Game FAQs: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
> Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite: http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call /
> Contact
> MS Support at: http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
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> "Tom" <Tom@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:21F70270-C639-4480-A989-4095C09EE474@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> | Has anyone got their sidewinder precision 2 to work on XP? I had it
> working
> | on an earlier xp based computer but I'm having trouble installing it on
> my
> | laptop. I'm a novice with computers but realised the software given with
> the
> | stick on the cd wasn't working as it was for windows 98. I went to the
> add
> | hardware wizard after uninstalling the software and plugged the stick in
> and
> | was surprised to see that it was recognised and supposedly 'installed'.
> | However, clicking on properties reveals a warning box entitled: Internal
> | Error. Then underneath saying Necessary Support Files not found!
> |
> | I am confused on what to do now, and the only way of installing the
> stick
> | now is through device manager. What is wrong with the stick and will I
> be
> | able to use it on xp?
> |
> | Many Thanks for any help
> |
> | Tom
>
>


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