Microsoft KB Archive/237214

= SideWinder USB: Game Controller Is Listed Twice in Device Manager =

Article ID: 237214

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 Pad Pro
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel
 * Microsoft SideWinder Strategic Commander
 * Microsoft SideWinder Plug & Play Game Pad
 * Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software 4.0

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This article was previously published under Q237214



SYMPTOMS
When you connect a Microsoft SideWinder game controller to the Universal Serial Bus (USB) port on your computer, two copies of the SideWinder game controller device are listed under the Sound, video, and game controllers branch in Device Manager.



STATUS
This behavior is by design.



MORE INFORMATION
Do not remove or disable either copy of the Microsoft SideWinder game controller device in Device Manager. If you do so, the game controller cannot function properly.

Additional query words: 1.00 side winder gaming device twice double

Keywords: kbenv kbfaq kbhardware kbinfo KB237214

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