Microsoft KB Archive/248108

SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh: "No Joystick Found" Error Message

ID: Q248108

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The information in this article applies to:

• Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro for Macintosh, version 1.0

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SYMPTOMS

When you double-click the Microsoft SideWinder Game Device Editor icon on the Macintosh desktop, you may receive the following error message:

No Joystick Found.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the SideWinder 3D Pro extension is not enabled.

RESOLUTION

To enable the SideWinder 3D Pro extension:

1. On the Apple menu, click Control Panels.
2. Click Extensions Manager.
3. Under Extensions, click to select the check box next to SideWinder 3D Pro Extension.
4. On the Special menu, click Restart.
5. On the desktop, double-click the SideWinder Game Device Editor icon.
6. On the File menu, click Open.
7. Click to select the game profile that you want to use.

MORE INFORMATION

The latest version of the SideWinder 3D Pro for the Macintosh software is available as a free download from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/products/hardware/sidewinder/3dpro/default.htm

Additional query words: 1.00 3dpromac joystick gaming controller

Keywords : kbhw kbimu
Version : MACINTOSH:1.0
Platform : MACINTOSH
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