Microsoft KB Archive/189600

= SideWinder: Erratic Game Controller Behavior with Monster Sound =

PSS ID Number: 189600

Article Last Modified on 10/10/2003

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder FreeStyle Pro
 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Pro
 * Microsoft SideWinder game pad 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel
 * Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software 3.02
 * Microsoft SideWinder game pad
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro

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This article was previously published under Q189600



SYMPTOMS
When you use one of the products that are listed at the beginning of this article to play certain games, you may experience uncontrolled motion or random firing.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if you connect the SideWinder game controller to a Diamond Monster Sound card.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, reduce the acceleration of the sound card. To do this, follow these steps:


 * 1) Click Start, point to Programs, point to Monster Sound, and then click Monster Sound.
 * 2) Click the Preferences tab.
 * 3) Move the Acceleration slider to the Min (Minimum) value.
 * 4) Click OK.



MORE INFORMATION
Since Diamond went out of business, there are no longer new drivers available for this device. For more information about using the Diamond Monster Sound card with Microsoft SideWinder game controllers, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

175309 Game Controller Reports SideWinder Status "Not Connected"

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