Game Port Not Detected with Sound Card Already Installed

• Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

If you remove a game port device in Device Manager, Microsoft Windows 95 may not detect the game port when you attempt to redetect it.

CAUSE

This behavior can occur if the game port is located on a sound card that Windows 95 has already detected. Windows 95 does not detect the game port unless the associated sound card drivers are first removed.

RESOLUTION

To redetect the game port, follow these steps:

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



2. Double-click System.



3. On the Device Manager tab, click the PLUS SIGN (+) next to Sound, Video And Game Controllers to expand the branch.



4. Click each device in the Sound, Video, And Game Controllers branch, and then click Remove. Continue until the branch is empty.



5. Click Close.



6. Double-click Add New Hardware, and then click Next.



7. When you are prompted if you want Windows to search for your new hardware, click Yes, click Next, and then click Next again.

STATUS

Microsoft has confirmed this to be a problem in Microsoft Windows 95.

Additional query words: gameport joystick win95x

Keywords : kbenv kbhw win95
Version : WINDOWS:95
Platform : WINDOWS
Issue type : kbbug