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Article #2136Re: MS Sidewinder 3d Pro "Not Connected" --> Here is solution
From: Kurt Mayer (Intuitive Technology...
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:00
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:00
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Installed 3.02 from Microsoft and the sw3dpro.vxd patch file. Switch on the bottom does not control digital/analog mode. Still doesn't work. GP <guyp@nospam.qc.ca> wrote in message news:8t4s6d$r9i$1@news.creativelabs.com... > Probably you need the latest software updates from Microsoft to get > Sidewinder 3D Pro connect. At least in Windows98 - Windows98SE. > Install the latest gaming software updates and you should regain Sidewinder > 3D Pro connected in digital mode like it should. > > You need to install the following two updates from Microsoft hardware > downloads page: > Game Controller Software Version 3.02 THEN Sidewinder 3D Pro Patch. > Also make sure the switch under base is set to the one-dot (digital mode) > position. > > You will find everything you need plus detailed instructions there: > http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/sidewinder/downloads/default.htm > > Have fun ... finally > Let us know how it went ! > GP > -------------------------------------------------------------------------- -- > ---- > "Kurt Mayer (Intuitive Technology)" <kmayer@aglance.com> wrote in message > news:8t4dtr$gkn$1@news.creativelabs.com... > > > <CUT> > > also installed the Soundblaster Live! Value card. The operating system is > > WindowsME and I've verified that all drivers are current for all the > devices > > installed. > > > > This all works fine together until I try to use my MS Sidewinder 3d Pro > > joystick. It shows up as "Not Connected" in the > ControlPanel.GamingOptions > > tool. > > > <CUT> > > > > Kurt > > >
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