Game pad Err Msg: Your Gaming Device Is Not Connected Correctly

ID: Q165032

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SideWinder game pad, version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you attempt to use your SideWinder game pad, you may receive the following error message:

Your gaming device is not connected correctly. Ensure that it is plugged into your computer.

You may receive this error message even when the SideWinder game pad is connected to your computer and the green light is on.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this problem, install the Microsoft SideWinder Gaming Devices software version 1.5. For information about how to obtain the SideWinder Gaming Devices software version 1.5, see the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q162548 Availability of SideWinder Gaming Devices Software Update

Additional query words: side winder

Keywords : kberrmsg gamepad joystick
Version : 1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type :