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    T60 not detecting USB joystick

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by gatobava, Jan 27, 2009.

  1. gatobava

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    Hi All,

    My laptop isn't detecting my USB Joystick (CH Combatstick 568). I went into game controllers and the profile isn't there. I tried to add the profile manually and it gives me an error "Your Gameport or Gameport drivers are not properly configured. Please consult device manager."

    Some info to keep in mind:
    --The USB ports work (I verified w/mouse, USB drive etc.)
    --There is no manufacturers driver for this joystick as it should be supported by Windows.
    --The joystick is in perfect working order (it works on my custom build desktop which runs XP Pro)
    --I have a 2nd laptop, the exact same model that has Vista Home and it doesn't work on there either.

    Specs:
    Lenovo T60
    8743-CTO
    Windows XP Pro

    I read on a forum somewhere that sometimes manufacturers disable game controllers if the mobo has integrated audio. Not sure if this has anything to do with my problem.

    Anyone got any ideas on what's wrong and/or how I could fix?

    Any help greatly appreciated.
     
    gatobava, Jan 27, 2009
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