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Q294740: MM2: Game Stops Responding (Hangs) w/SideWinder Force Feedback 2

Article: Q294740
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 2.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kbimu
Last Modified: 17-OCT-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft Motocross Madness 2, version 2.0, used with:
   - Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 
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SYMPTOMS
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When starting Microsoft Motocross Madness 2 or starting a race in the program,
the program stops responding (hangs).

CAUSE
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This behavior may occur if you are using a Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2
joystick, and move the handle during the startup sequence of the program or the
race. The movement of the handle conflicts with the startup sequence of the game
or race.


RESOLUTION
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Wait for the game or race to finish loading before moving the joystick's handle.

Additional query words: msgame

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Keywords          : kbimu 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMotocrossSearch
Version           : :2.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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