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You're welcome Alex!
🙂
Cheers,
Jimmy.
<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message news:367f01c4aea1$a72d2d60$a601280a@phx.gbl...
>
>>-----Original Message-----
>>Hi Alex,
>>
>>"Alex" <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in
> message news:2f7d01c4ae71$1598f620$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>>>I have Sidewinder Gamepad for windows 95, and now that I
>>> have a new computer with XP Home Edition, I can no longer
>>> us it. Does anyone know where I can find a driver for my
>>> sidewinder?
>>
>>Here's the instructions for both the USB and the Gameport
> models:
>>
>>The version 4 software for USB Sidewinders is XP compatible.
>>It gives you a warning, you can click OK and continue
> installing it.
>>I've had the same experiences with USB cam's & other devices.
>>
>>The version 3 software, isn't compatible. It uses XP's
> drivers instead.
>>USB devices just plug and play. GamePort devices need
> some work:
>>
>>To install a GamePort controller, Plug it in, click Start
> / Control Panel /
>>Switch to Classic view if you haven't already / click Game
> Controllers
>>Click Add... / Select Microsoft Sidewinder Auto Detect /
> OK / OK.
>>
>>--
>>Cheers, Windows XP MVP
> Shell / User
>>Jimmy S.
>
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
>>
>>Game FAQs:
>
;gms]http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=FH;[LN];gms
>>Visit my Zone.com / Gaming Helpsite:
>
http://nibblesnbits.tk or Call / Contact
>>MS Support at:
>
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=sz;en-us;top
>>My advice is donated "AS IS" without warranty; nor do I
> confer any rights.
>>_________________________________________________________
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>>
>>
>>.
>>wow, that was really simple. I really appreciate your help.
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