Hi Tim,
Here's the instructions for both the USB and the Gameport models:
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.
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Cheers, Windows XP MVP Shell / User
Jimmy S.
http://mvp.support.microsoft.com
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| I have a new computer with XP home. I had transfered my
| Sidewinder Force Feedback Controller to it. But the
| install CD drivers 3.0 are incapatible with this version
| of windows. Any ideals how to fix this? It worked great
| on win 98se. Thanks Tim