x64 - Gameport and joystick

[suspekt]

Hello MSFN forum

This is my first post here, and I hope I don't break any rules here now but I searched the forum for this and didn't find any information regarding my problem.

I used nLite a while back and created my Windows XP Professional x64 Edition install CD. I removed anything that wasn't needed (foreing languages, exotic drivers), but also I removed gameport and joystick support.

I have a fully functional system, and everything is exactly the way I wanted/imagined it to be. Except now... I have found a use for my old Saitek Wheel.

If it is possible, I would like to enable this support again in Windows, and maybe also get the default driver back? I have a Saitek R4 Force Wheel (running on gameport) that I want to use. Doesn't matter if I get force feedback to work but just so I can use the pedals and wheel.

Thanks in advance, hope there is someone who knows how to do it.

[Stead]

I'm sure this should be in the nlite forum..however, have you tried re-installing directx? maybe that would fix it?

[MAVincent]

I have the same problem on a creative soundblaster 5.1 and a Microsoft Sidewinder force feedback PRO Windows XP 64Bit see's the port but does not pickup the joystick. Much to my dissapointment from what I have found so far Microsoft have taken it in to there heads to NOT Support the game port any longer.