Microsoft KB Archive/176580

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Additional Game Pads Listed in SideWinder Profile Activator

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ID: Q176580

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The information in this article applies to:


 * Microsoft SideWinder Game Device software version 2.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0
 * Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro, version 1.0

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SYMPTOMS
When you start SideWinder Profile Activator, more game pads may be displayed in the Devices column than are connected to the computer.

CAUSE
Possible causes for this behavior include:


 * Pressing the SideWinder game pad's mode button on and off while SideWinder Profile Activator is running.
 * Plugging two SideWinder game pads together in a chain, and then connecting them to the computer without turning the computer off.
 * Connecting a SideWinder Precision Pro joystick to the computer without turning the computer off.

RESOLUTION
To permanently remove these extra devices, remove and reinstall the SideWinder Game Device software. To remove the SideWinder Game Device software click Start, point to Programs, point to Microsoft Hardware, point to SideWinder Game Devices, and then click Uninstall SideWinder Game Devices. To reinstall the software, insert the SideWinder Game Device software CD-ROM, and then follow the Setup instructions.

MORE INFORMATION
The extra devices displayed in SideWinder Profile Activator do not affect your ability to use your gaming devices, or to add additional devices at a later time.

Before you attach or disconnect any gaming device, you should turn off the computer.

Additional query words: multiple additional

Keywords : kbenv sidewinder gamepad joystick

Version : WINDOWS:1.0,2.0

Platform : WINDOWS

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