Quit scanning Microsoft.com for Sidewinder Precision Pro drivers for XP. They don't exist. But this file will tell you how to get your joystick working. I have a Sidewinder 3D Pro Plus joystick (serial) that wouldn't run under XP. My old drivers wouldn't install. I searched the web for hours looking for drivers with no luck. I was getting ready to toss it in the trash. Then I found the simple solution. In Windows XP, go to Control Panel. Select Game Controllers. Add your controller, and you're done. Suddenly I got a "found new hardware" icon in XP, my joystick installed itself and I was good to go. Hope this helps. Updated 4/22/03Download Driver Pack
After your driver has been downloaded, follow these simple steps to install it.
Expand the archive file (if the download file is in zip or rar format).
If the expanded file has an .exe extension, double click it and follow the installation instructions.
Otherwise, open Device Manager by right-clicking the Start menu and selecting Device Manager.
Find the device and model you want to update in the device list.
Double-click on it to open the Properties dialog box.
From the Properties dialog box, select the Driver tab.
Click the Update Driver button, then follow the instructions.
Very important: You must reboot your system to ensure that any driver updates have taken effect.
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