Game Device Profiler Works for Only One Game at a Time

ID: Q156602


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0


SYMPTOMS

The Game Device Profiler for a game may not work properly when you start the game while another game is already running.


CAUSE

The Game Device Profiler works best when you run only one game at a time. If you run more than one game simultaneously, your profile for the second or third game you started may not work properly.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, quit all games that are running, and then restart the game you want to play.


MORE INFORMATION

For more information about solving problems related to SideWinder Game Controllers, use the SideWinder Game Controllers Troubleshooter located at the following Microsoft Web site:

http://support.microsoft.com/support/hardware/sidewinder/swtshoot/

Additional query words: side winder gamepad same time kbimu

Keywords : kbhw sidewinder kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb


Last Reviewed: April 1, 1999
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