Microsoft KB Archive/141980

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Using SideWinder 3D Pro with Mech Warrior 2 for MS-DOS

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ID: Q141980

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0
 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you play Mech Warrior 2 version 1.0 for MS-DOS by ActiVision in Windows 95, you may experience any of the following symptoms:


 * The SideWinder 3D Pro is not detected properly.
 * You cannot calibrate the SideWinder 3D Pro.
 * The game may stop responding while you are playing.
 * The game may stop responding when you quit.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, use one of the following methods:

Obtain the Mech Warrior 2 Version 1.1 for Windows 95 Update
For information about how to obtain this update, visit the following ActiVision Web site:

"http://www.activision.com/support/faq/312.html"

Run Mech Warrior 2 in MS-DOS Mode
To run Mech Warrior 2 in MS-DOS mode, either restart your computer in MS-DOS mode and then run Mech Warrior 2, or modify the Mech Warrior 2 shortcut to start the program in MS-DOS mode.

For additional information about how to configure a program to use MS-DOS mode, click the article number below to view the article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

"Q134400 General Tips for Using MS-DOS Mode" Additional query words: 1.00 joystick side winder

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbhw kbimu

Version : WINDOWS:1.0,95

Platform : WINDOWS

Issue type : kbprb

Technology :