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Q161362: Windows NT 4.0 Driver for SideWinder Now Available

Article: Q161362
Product(s): Microsoft Windows NT
Version(s): 1.0,4.0 SP2
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbsetup kbHardware
Last Modified: 08-AUG-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows NT Workstation version 4.0 SP2 
- Microsoft Windows NT Server version 4.0 SP2 
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SUMMARY
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The CD-ROM version of Windows NT 4.0 Service Pack 2 contains an updated driver
for the Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro joystick. This driver is available in the
Drvlib\Joystick\Sidewind folder on the CD-ROM and is an update to the driver
included with Windows NT 4.0.

Note that this driver is not for use with other SideWinder joysticks such as the
Force Feedback.

MORE INFORMATION
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Perform the following steps to install the SideWinder driver:

1. Log on as Administrator.

2. Click the Start button, point to Settings, click Control Panel, and then
  double-click Multimedia.

3. Click the Devices tab and then click Add.

4. Click Unlisted or Updated Driver and then click OK.

5. Insert the path to install the SideWinder driver. For example, for
  Intel-based computers, the path is:

  <Drive Letter>:\Drvlib\Joystick\Sidewind\I386

6. Click OK, click Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick, and then click OK.

7. Click OK to close the Microsoft SideWinder Joystick Configuration dialog box.

8. Restart your computer.

Additional query words: prodnt gamepad alpha i386 ppc

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Keywords          : kbhw kbsetup kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWinNTsearch kbWinNTWsearch kbWinNTW400search kbWinNT400search kbWinNTW400sp2 kbWinNTSsearch kbWinNTS400sp2 kbWinNTS400search
Version           : :1.0,4.0 SP2
Hardware          : ALPHA PPC x86
Issue type        : kbinfo

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