Windows 10: MIcrosoft Sidewinder calibration issue

Hi,


My "old" Sidewinder is being returned to service, and I wonder if the problem it has is something that can be resolved. It worked perfectly with Flight Sim, but I am now thinking of upgrading to Flight-X. The calibration in Flight-X gave this result, so I tried to check the calibration within Windows 10, and have the same problem.


When calibrating, the joystick itself calibrates perfectly, however the "throttle" lever, even though it makes full travel, only shows as half movement on the calibration screen. The bar moves across the screen all the time the lever is moving but only reaches half the distance - is there a way of changing the sensitivity?


Hope someone can help


Thanks,


Mel

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Microsoft Sidewinder x4 Keyboard "Macro Key Not Assigned" / Stuck on Auto

Hi Jamie,

For us to properly isolate the issue with your Microsoft Sidewinder x4 Keyboard, we would like to know the following:

• Were there any changes made on your computer prior to the issue (e.g. updates, software installation)?
• When did the issue begin?
• To make sure that we have not missed on anything, what troubleshooting steps have you done so far?

In the meantime, we suggest that you download the latest driver for your keyboard. Here is the
link.

We look forward to your response.

 

Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0

Hi Willard,

Welcome to Microsoft Community.

I suggest you to follow the below steps to download Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0

• Disconnect the game controller from your computer's universal serial bus (USB) port.
• Insert the Microsoft Sidewinder compact disc into your computer's CD-ROM or DVD-ROM drive. Hold down the SHIFT key to prevent installation from automatically starting.
• On your desktop, double-click My Computer, and then browse to the following file:
  CD-ROM drive:\Setup\Setup.exe
  
• Double-click Setup.exe to start the installation process.
• Restart your computer when prompted.
• Plug the SideWinder game controller into your computer's USB port, and then allow Microsoft Windows to detect and install it.
  
  Install the software update if the controller is the Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0
• Restart your computer.

Let us know the status.

Regards,

Guru Kiran

 

Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0

The only CD that I have is for Sidewinder Game Controller Software 2.0 and when I put it in the CD/DVD drive there was no
CD-ROM drive:\Setup\Setup.exe file. Can't I download 4.0 from Microsoft's site? Thanks.