How to Add a Game Device to Windows XP

Make sure your controller will install to your computer., Install the driver.

2 Steps 1 min read Easy

Step-by-Step Guide

  1. Step 1: Make sure your controller will install to your computer.

    Be sure that you have the bus to suit the controller.

    If you're using a fairly recent computer and are trying to install an early model serial port joystick, you may not be successful.
  2. Step 2: Install the driver.

    If your controller came with a disk, insert the disk and install it.

    If you did not receive a disk, plug in the device and install it from the control panel or allow Windows to install the controller itself.

Detailed Guide

Be sure that you have the bus to suit the controller.

If you're using a fairly recent computer and are trying to install an early model serial port joystick, you may not be successful.

If your controller came with a disk, insert the disk and install it.

If you did not receive a disk, plug in the device and install it from the control panel or allow Windows to install the controller itself.

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