Microsoft KB Archive/189500

Zone: Force Feedback Effects Are Lost When Power Is Interrupted

PSS ID Number: Q189500 Article last modified on 05-24-1999

WINDOWS:1.5

WINDOWS

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The information in this article applies to:

 == Microsoft Fighter Ace version 1.5 for MSN Gaming Zone == 

= SYMPTOMS =

If the power to the SideWinder Force Feedback Pro joystick is disconnected or interrupted when you are playing Fighter Ace, the force feedback effects are turned off and are not turned back on automatically after the power is restored.

= RESOLUTION =

To restore the force feedback effects, use one of the following methods:

Method 1
To restore the force feedback effects, follow these steps:


 * 1) Restore power to the joystick.
 * 2) Quit your flying session.
 * 3) On the Fighter Ace startup screen, click Options.
 * 4) Click Peripherals.
 * 5) Click the Force Feedback Effects check box to select it, and then click OK.
 * 6) Enter a flying session.

Method 2
To restore the force feedback effects, follow these steps:


 * 1) Quit Fighter Ace.
 * 2) Restore power to the joystick.
 * 3) Restart Fighter Ace.

Additional query words: 1.50 fa fighterace igz z4 forces forcefeedback

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========================================================= Keywords : kbhw igz kbimu msgame z4 Version : WINDOWS:1.5 Platform : WINDOWS Issue type : kbprb ============================================================================= Copyright Microsoft Corporation 1999.