SideWinder 3.0: Computer Hangs When You Start Game Device Profiler

• Microsoft SideWinder Game Controller software version 3.0

SYMPTOMS

When you start the Microsoft SideWinder Game Device Profiler, your computer may stop responding (hang).

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if any of the following conditions are true:

• A Creative Labs 3D Blaster Savage4 video adapter is installed in your computer.



• The video driver installed on your computer is outdated.

RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, download and install the latest video driver for the Creative Labs 3D Blaster Savage4 video adapter from the following Creative Labs Web site:

http://support.soundblaster.com/files/download.asp

MORE INFORMATION

Older video drivers for the Creative Labs 3D Blaster Savage4 video adapter are unable to display the SideWinder Profiler screen, and may cause your computer to stop responding.

The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding these products' performance or reliability.

Additional query words: 3.00 side winder sw profile lock freeze crash

Keywords : kb3rdparty kbdisplay kbhw joystick kbimu
Version : WINDOWS:3.0
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbprb