Microsoft KB Archive/157457

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Temporary Folder Not Deleted Until After First Restart

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ID: Q157457

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0

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SYMPTOMS
After you install the SideWinder game pad software, a folder named ~ms_gam~.tmp is left on your hard disk.

CAUSE
SideWinder game pad Setup creates a temporary folder in the root folder of drive C that contains the following six files:


 * _setup.exe
 * Setup.cfg
 * Setup.inf
 * Setup.lst
 * Setuplng.eng
 * Stpbmps.dll

This folder is not removed until you restart your computer.

RESOLUTION
To remove this folder, restart your computer after Setup is finished.

MORE INFORMATION
NOTE: You do not need to restart your computer to run the SideWinder game pad software after you install it.

Additional query words: side winder

Keywords : kbhw kbsetup gamepad joystick

Version : 1.00

Platform : WINDOWS

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