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    Microsoft sidewinder and Flight Sim 2002 problem

    One of my mates has got a forcefeedback Sidewinder joystick, and it refuses to work with Flight Sim 2002. When you go into the controller options, there is a blank space where it looks like it should be. Using Windows XP home. Any ideas?

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    has he installed the drivers?
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    Yeah, it works fine in all the other games he's got. Just seems to be Flight Sim. Help?!


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    is it compatable?
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    Yes. Its an almost brand new Microsoft game, designed to run with Microsoft peripherals. But being Microsoft, that doesn't guarentee anything!


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    Maybe it needs degaussing?
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    yes its a common problem witht hose TFT LCD Sidewinders... a simple Degause should solve all your woes
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    What?!


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