Unable to Install a Joystick after Installing DirectX

ID: Q179241

The information in this article applies to:
  • Microsoft Windows 95

SYMPTOMS

When you try to install a joystick after you install DirectX, you may be unable to do so.


CAUSE

This issue can occur if you do not have a functional GamePort Joystick device under the Sound, Video And Game Controllers branch in Device Manager.


RESOLUTION

To resolve this issue, perform the troubleshooting steps listed in the following article in the Microsoft Knowledge Base:

Q141854 How to Troubleshoot a GamePort Joystick

Additional query words: game port

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


Last Reviewed: May 27, 1999
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