Microsoft KB Archive/277464

= SideWinder Force Feedback 2: Buttons in the Game Controllers Tool Do Not Light Up =

Article ID: 277464

Article Last Modified on 7/4/2007

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APPLIES TO


 * Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2

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This article was previously published under Q277464



SYMPTOMS
When you attempt to test the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 game controller in the Game Controllers tool or the Gaming Options tool in Control Panel, the buttons in the Game Controllers tool may not light up.

In addition, when you attempt to test the forces on the Forces tab, you may not feel any force feedback effects.

NOTE: The game controller centers itself when you place your hand around the joystick, but no forces are applied when you press the buttons.



CAUSE
This behavior can occur if the SideWinder Force Feedback 2 game controller is connected to a VIA Universal Serial Bus (USB) Host Controller that is installed in your computer.



RESOLUTION
To resolve this issue, download and install the VIA USB Host Controller software update from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/downloads/details.aspx?FamilyID=97d044f9-6f55-4804-9cf0-f97c5d5f891b

NOTE: You cannot install this software update if a VIA USB Host Controller is not installed in your computer.

This software update is supported on the following operating systems:
 * Microsoft Windows 98
 * Microsoft Windows 98 Second Edition
 * Microsoft Windows Millennium Edition
 * Microsoft Windows 2000

This software update is supported in the following languages:
 * English
 * French
 * German
 * Japanese



MORE INFORMATION
The third-party products that are discussed in this article are manufactured by companies that are independent of Microsoft. Microsoft makes no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding the performance or reliability of these products.

Additional query words: side winder swff illuminate patch

Keywords: kb3rdparty kbhardware kbprb KB277464

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