Pointer Drifts Across Screen if SideWinder 3D Pro Connected

ID: Q183942

The information in this article applies to:

Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0

SYMPTOMS

When you use a program in the Davidson and Associates' MathBlaster series, the pointer may drift or slowly move across the screen if a Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro joystick is connected to the computer.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur because the MathBlaster series of programs is extremely sensitive to joytick movement.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, disconnect the SideWinder 3D Pro joystick from the computer.

MORE INFORMATION

You may also be able to resolve this issue by downloading and installing the latest version of the SideWinder game device software, which includes an autocalibration feature that may prevent this behavior from occurring.

You can obtain the latest version of the SideWinder game device software from the following Microsoft Web site:

http://www.microsoft.com/sidewinder

The third-party product discussed here is manufactured by a vendor independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding this product's performance or reliability.

Additional query words: side winder calibrate math blaster mouse cursor trackball

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbhw sidewinder kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb