Q179241: Unable to Install a Joystick after Installing DirectX

Article: Q179241
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:95
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbenv kbhw win95 kbHardware
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Windows 95 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you try to install a joystick after you install DirectX, you may be unable
to do so.

CAUSE
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This issue can occur if you do not have a functional GamePort Joystick device
under the Sound, Video And Game Controllers branch in Device Manager.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, perform the troubleshooting steps listed in the following
article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

  Q141854 How to Troubleshoot a GamePort Joystick


Additional query words: game port

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Keywords          : kbenv kbhw win95 kbHardware 
Technology        : kbWin95search kbZNotKeyword3
Version           : WINDOWS:95

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