Microsoft KB Archive/179241

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Unable to Install a Joystick after Installing DirectX

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Q179241

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft Windows 95

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SYMPTOMS
When you try to install a joystick after you install DirectX, you may be unable to do so.

CAUSE
This issue can occur if you do not have a functional GamePort Joystick device under the Sound, Video And Game Controllers branch in Device Manager.

RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, perform the troubleshooting steps listed in the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

"Q141854 How to Troubleshoot a GamePort Joystick" Additional query words: game port

Keywords : kbenv kbhw win95

Issue type :

Technology : kbWin95search kbWin95