USB Joystick with Windows XP Mode

[PeterBouM]

How to install an USB game controller in Windows XP Mode under Windows 7 64 Professional ?

 

[damian86]

i would normally download the drivers and select on its properties-compatibility for windows xp service pack 2 or 3.

 

[PeterBouM]

Sorry, I do not catch what you have done. In the Windows XP Mode window, the only USB peripherals I see with the USB Button are the printer and the camera. I never succeed to get the game controller, which is correctly installed under Windows 7.

 

[Herr_Koos]

Remember that XP mode is NOT built for gaming. Thus it may not be possible to enable the game peripherals. (Not sure, i haven't tried it yet)

I assume you're doing this to play an old title that doesn't work in Windows 7. What game is it, pray tell? Have you tried the Compatibility wizard yet?

 

[PeterBouM]

Yes, it is for Combat Flight Simulator which I did not succeed to install under Windows 7 but can be under the Virtual PC XP Mode. It looks like working with keyboard, but there is no fun ...

 

[Herr_Koos]

Go to the Windows 7 Action Centre, and launch the Windows Program Compatibility Troubleshooter. This will check if the program is compatible with Win7, and will automatically pick the right settings to get it working.