Sidewinder strategic commander

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Hi, I have a sidewinder strategic commander, how do I get
this thing to work under windows xp pro, it is detected but
thats all, drivers are installed but how do I program the
thing? and use it in Age of Empires II

 

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Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
South africa this hardware is not cheap.

 

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I'd be interested in knowing where you saw that this device isn't supported
in Windows XP. This device wasn't specifically made for Windows XP, but in
the test lab it has always functioned just fine. Can you give me some idea
of the hardware you have in your system? At very least the USB chipset you
are connecting to. Also what steps are you taking to install the device? Did
you install the accompanying software? If you discover that you have a USB
controller that uses a VIA chipset you most likely need to update your USB
drivers. Let me know I'd be glad to help.

Joshua Smith
DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
Microsoft
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<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:46a001c4c6f2$86ae9470$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
> windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
> till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
> it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
> devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
> then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
> South africa this hardware is not cheap.

 

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Hi Craig,

Did you install the software from the driver CD that came with the
device? This device is classified as a "Device" in DirectInput so it won't
show up in the Gaming Options Control Panel like a joystick, and most games
don't recognize "Devices" so you have to use the accompanying software. If
you misplaced your software you can follow this link to request a new CD.

Hardware and Software replacement
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246

Joshua Smith
DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
Microsoft
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"Craig Sutherland" <craigsut@webmail.co.za> wrote in message
news:51c801c4c61a$65fcc450$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> Hi, I have a sidewinder strategic commander, how do I get
> this thing to work under windows xp pro, it is detected but
> thats all, drivers are installed but how do I program the
> thing? and use it in Age of Empires II

 

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Thank you Joshua, I have lost the disk, I downloaded a file
from the ms web site but that did not want to install. I
have since followed the link that you have posted.

The support personel in South Africa told me that the
device will be picked up in XP but that it is not supported
and wont work.

again thank you for a decent response unlike the local one
that I got.

 

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They are incorrect. Feel free to pass them on to me if they have any
questions. Also, let me know if you have any problems getting a replacement
disk.

Joshua Smith
DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
Microsoft
-----

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This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights

<anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:53e901c4c7b0$b2dd8510$a601280a@phx.gbl...
> Thank you Joshua, I have lost the disk, I downloaded a file
> from the ms web site but that did not want to install. I
> have since followed the link that you have posted.
>
> The support personel in South Africa told me that the
> device will be picked up in XP but that it is not supported
> and wont work.
>
> again thank you for a decent response unlike the local one
> that I got.

 

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When i try to install the sidewinder game pad software it tell me "can't find
file,gamecard is not there or not install properly.

"Joshua Smith [MSFT]" wrote:

> I'd be interested in knowing where you saw that this device isn't supported
> in Windows XP. This device wasn't specifically made for Windows XP, but in
> the test lab it has always functioned just fine. Can you give me some idea
> of the hardware you have in your system? At very least the USB chipset you
> are connecting to. Also what steps are you taking to install the device? Did
> you install the accompanying software? If you discover that you have a USB
> controller that uses a VIA chipset you most likely need to update your USB
> drivers. Let me know I'd be glad to help.
>
> Joshua Smith
> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
> Microsoft
> -----
>
> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>
> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:46a001c4c6f2$86ae9470$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
> > windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
> > till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
> > it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
> > devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
> > then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
> > South africa this hardware is not cheap.
>
>
>

 

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Part#90873 Serial #03546670 for window 95-98
can i install on windows xp?
"Joshua Smith [MSFT]" wrote:

> I'd be interested in knowing where you saw that this device isn't supported
> in Windows XP. This device wasn't specifically made for Windows XP, but in
> the test lab it has always functioned just fine. Can you give me some idea
> of the hardware you have in your system? At very least the USB chipset you
> are connecting to. Also what steps are you taking to install the device? Did
> you install the accompanying software? If you discover that you have a USB
> controller that uses a VIA chipset you most likely need to update your USB
> drivers. Let me know I'd be glad to help.
>
> Joshua Smith
> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
> Microsoft
> -----
>
> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>
> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:46a001c4c6f2$86ae9470$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
> > windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
> > till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
> > it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
> > devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
> > then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
> > South africa this hardware is not cheap.
>
>
>

 

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How do i know i have a game card?
I can't install the software for sidewinder game pad.

"Joshua Smith [MSFT]" wrote:

> Hi Craig,
>
> Did you install the software from the driver CD that came with the
> device? This device is classified as a "Device" in DirectInput so it won't
> show up in the Gaming Options Control Panel like a joystick, and most games
> don't recognize "Devices" so you have to use the accompanying software. If
> you misplaced your software you can follow this link to request a new CD.
>
> Hardware and Software replacement
> http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;326246
>
> Joshua Smith
> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
> Microsoft
> -----
>
> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>
> "Craig Sutherland" <craigsut@webmail.co.za> wrote in message
> news:51c801c4c61a$65fcc450$a301280a@phx.gbl...
> > Hi, I have a sidewinder strategic commander, how do I get
> > this thing to work under windows xp pro, it is detected but
> > thats all, drivers are installed but how do I program the
> > thing? and use it in Age of Empires II
>
>
>

 

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Hi,

I've replied to the latest of your several posts.

Cheers,
Jimmy.

"sidewinder game pad" <sidewindergamepad@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:450AEC91-08B4-47E7-8C2C-F3D33F6863CC@microsoft.com...
> Part#90873 Serial #03546670 for window 95-98
> can i install on windows xp?
> "Joshua Smith [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>> I'd be interested in knowing where you saw that this device isn't supported
>> in Windows XP. This device wasn't specifically made for Windows XP, but in
>> the test lab it has always functioned just fine. Can you give me some idea
>> of the hardware you have in your system? At very least the USB chipset you
>> are connecting to. Also what steps are you taking to install the device? Did
>> you install the accompanying software? If you discover that you have a USB
>> controller that uses a VIA chipset you most likely need to update your USB
>> drivers. Let me know I'd be glad to help.
>>
>> Joshua Smith
>> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
>> Microsoft
>> -----
>>
>> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>>
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>>
>> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:46a001c4c6f2$86ae9470$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>> > Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
>> > windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
>> > till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
>> > it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
>> > devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
>> > then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
>> > South africa this hardware is not cheap.
>>
>>
>>

 

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Hi,

I've replied to the latest of your several posts.

Cheers,
Jimmy.

"sidewinder game pad" <sidewinder game pad@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:73F78219-F0B3-437D-BD43-3E950D7A44D2@microsoft.com...
> When i try to install the sidewinder game pad software it tell me "can't find
> file,gamecard is not there or not install properly.
>
> "Joshua Smith [MSFT]" wrote:
>
>> I'd be interested in knowing where you saw that this device isn't supported
>> in Windows XP. This device wasn't specifically made for Windows XP, but in
>> the test lab it has always functioned just fine. Can you give me some idea
>> of the hardware you have in your system? At very least the USB chipset you
>> are connecting to. Also what steps are you taking to install the device? Did
>> you install the accompanying software? If you discover that you have a USB
>> controller that uses a VIA chipset you most likely need to update your USB
>> drivers. Let me know I'd be glad to help.
>>
>> Joshua Smith
>> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
>> Microsoft
>> -----
>>
>> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>>
>> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>>
>> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
>> news:46a001c4c6f2$86ae9470$a401280a@phx.gbl...
>> > Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
>> > windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
>> > till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
>> > it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
>> > devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
>> > then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
>> > South africa this hardware is not cheap.
>>
>>
>>

 

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Hello,
I am long time using MS Strategic Commander. And I love it!
But I tried install it to my new notebook Acer Aspire 1812WSmi with P4
3,2GHz and when I installed it ,
so my WinXP Home CZ (Czech Edition) SP2 Show
message: „criticall error – some files were replaced! Please insert original
Windows CD“…

I have driver version 4.0 – is newer ?

I know that many many people using Strategic Commander ….
I think, new recompile of old drivers can help.
I need no new functions, only functionality with new system….

Please update driver!

Execuse please my simple English.

Thanks a lot !!

Michal Polak
Czech Republic


"Joshua Smith [MSFT]" wrote:

> I'd be interested in knowing where you saw that this device isn't supported
> in Windows XP. This device wasn't specifically made for Windows XP, but in
> the test lab it has always functioned just fine. Can you give me some idea
> of the hardware you have in your system? At very least the USB chipset you
> are connecting to. Also what steps are you taking to install the device? Did
> you install the accompanying software? If you discover that you have a USB
> controller that uses a VIA chipset you most likely need to update your USB
> drivers. Let me know I'd be glad to help.
>
> Joshua Smith
> DirectInput and OpenGL Test Labs
> Microsoft
> -----
>
> Get Secure! www.microsoft.com/security
>
> This posting is provided "AS IS" with no warranties, and confers no rights
>
> <anonymous@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
> news:46a001c4c6f2$86ae9470$a401280a@phx.gbl...
> > Microsoft tell me that this device does not work under
> > windows xp, the support on this device is supposed to be
> > till 2006. MS does not have software for windows xp for
> > it.I will in the future not ever buy any microsoft gaming
> > devices. Because if MS decides you need to upgrade your OS
> > then don't support any hardware you may have purchased. In
> > South africa this hardware is not cheap.
>
>
>