SideWinder: How to Install a Joystick Driver on Windows NT 4.0

ID: Q239601


The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0


SUMMARY

You can install either of the following joystick drivers on a Microsoft Windows NT 4.0-based computer:

  • Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick


  • Microsoft SideWinder Standard or another analog joystick


MORE INFORMATION

To install the driver for your joystick, use the appropriate method for your joystick.

Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick

To install the driver for the Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro joystick:

  1. Insert the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key to prevent the Windows NT CD-ROM from starting automatically.


  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  3. Double-click Multimedia.


  4. On the Devices tab, click Add.


  5. Click Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro Joystick, and then click OK.


  6. Close Control Panel, and then restart the computer.


Microsoft SideWinder Standard or Analog Joystick

To install the driver for the Microsoft SideWinder Standard or another analog joystick:

  1. Insert the Microsoft Windows NT 4.0 CD-ROM into your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Press and hold down the SHIFT key to prevent the Windows NT CD-ROM from starting automatically.


  2. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.


  3. Double-click Multimedia.


  4. On the Devices tab, click Add.


  5. Click Unlisted or Updated Driver, and then click OK.


  6. In the Install Driver box, type the following line, and then click OK
    drive:\drvlib\multimed\joystick\x86
    where drive is the drive letter of your CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive.


  7. Close Control Panel, and then restart the computer.


Additional query words: 1.00 side winder game controller drivers winnt

Keywords : kbenv kbhw kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:1.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbhowto


Last Reviewed: August 13, 1999
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