Microsoft KB Archive/237218

= SideWinder 4.0: Unable to View Game Controller Properties =

Article ID: 237218

Article Last Modified on 1/24/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SideWinder Dual Strike
 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel
 * Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software 4.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Game Pad Pro
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel

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This article was previously published under Q237218



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to view the properties for one of the game controllers listed at the beginning of this article in the Game Controllers tool in Control Panel, you may be unable to do so.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the following conditions are true:


 * An Asus V-2740 video adapter is installed in your computer.


 * Your computer is configured to use a 24-bit color palette at a screen resolution of 1280 x 1024 pixels.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, download and install the latest video driver available for your Asus V-2740 video adapter from the following Asus Web site:

http://www.asus.com/



MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

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