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Q261083: MCM2: Cannot Switch Game Controller During Game Play

Article: Q261083
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbhw kbimu kbHardware
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, version 2.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you play Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, you may experience one of the
following symptoms if you switch game controllers during game play:

- The game stops responding (hangs).

- The new game controller is not detected correctly.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur because Motocross Madness 2 requires you to install the
primary game controller before you start the game.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, quit Motocross Madness 2, install the game controller
that you want to use, and then restart Motocross Madness 2 again.

Additional query words: 2.00 mcm msgame joystick usb unplug replug gamepad lock crash freeze disconnect

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Keywords          : kbhw kbimu kbHardware 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMotocrossSearch kbMotocrossM2
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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