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Re: MS Sidewinder 3d Pro "Not Connected" --> Here is solution

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From: Kurt Mayer (Intuitive Technology...
Date: Wed, 25 Oct 2000 00:00
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Rich <imrich.NOSPAM@mediaone.net> wrote in message
news:8t5u4e$j48$1@news.creativelabs.com...
> I've applied both of these updates to my system and my 3D pro still is
> 'undetected'.
>
> "GP" <guyp@nospam.qc.ca> wrote in message
> news:8t4s6d$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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From: "Kurt Mayer (Intuitive Technology)" <kmayer@aglance.com>
Subject: Re: MS Sidewinder 3d Pro "Not Connected" --> Here is solution
Date: 2000/10/25
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