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The brief jist is...
We have got Windows XP, and have installed all drivers via XP, then found that some components in system are 64 bit, whereas Windows is 32 bit. We may have installed some 64 or 32 bits drivers on the wrong bits, cannot system restore as there are no system restore points and can't tell which are the wrong drivers and which are ok.
Tall and short of it is the Saitek x52 joy stick hat switch is causing the pc to crash.
Have tried replacing drivers back to standard and deleting some, but doesn't seem to be working, there may be a conflict eleswhere.
Is it possible to restore all drivers to a default stage by overwriting Windows with an install, will this remove 'bad drivers', or are we looking at a full system format/install?
Please excuse the way thi has come out, but I was typing it at my OH was trying to explain the problem.
MTIA
We have got Windows XP, and have installed all drivers via XP, then found that some components in system are 64 bit, whereas Windows is 32 bit. We may have installed some 64 or 32 bits drivers on the wrong bits, cannot system restore as there are no system restore points and can't tell which are the wrong drivers and which are ok.
Tall and short of it is the Saitek x52 joy stick hat switch is causing the pc to crash.
Have tried replacing drivers back to standard and deleting some, but doesn't seem to be working, there may be a conflict eleswhere.
Is it possible to restore all drivers to a default stage by overwriting Windows with an install, will this remove 'bad drivers', or are we looking at a full system format/install?
Please excuse the way thi has come out, but I was typing it at my OH was trying to explain the problem.
MTIA
Ok, if you're running bog standard Windows XP (Pro, Home, MCE) then the 32bit/64bit thing isn't an issue. XP is 32bit, the drivers for Windows XP for 64bit Extended Systems won't install.
I'd suggest the issue is with the Saitek sticks drivers. I would try using System Restore to wind the computer back before the Saitek drivers were installed; it should be in the Start menu somewhere.
Probably worth while going to the manu's website and downloading the latest drivers for the device there.
I'd suggest the issue is with the Saitek sticks drivers. I would try using System Restore to wind the computer back before the Saitek drivers were installed; it should be in the Start menu somewhere.
Probably worth while going to the manu's website and downloading the latest drivers for the device there.
Thanks for that
He has tried to system restore and for some reason there is not a restore point there, so cannot do that.
Has been to the Siatek site and the drivers on there are very poor, and he has the most upto date drivers from there, for what they are worth.
As a whole the joystick is solid and stable it is just the hid/hat switch that is causing the problems.
Does anyone know anywhere where he could get a driver for this? (as I have siad the Saitek site if next to useless)
And none of this means anything to me!
He has tried to system restore and for some reason there is not a restore point there, so cannot do that.
Has been to the Siatek site and the drivers on there are very poor, and he has the most upto date drivers from there, for what they are worth.
As a whole the joystick is solid and stable it is just the hid/hat switch that is causing the problems.
Does anyone know anywhere where he could get a driver for this? (as I have siad the Saitek site if next to useless)
And none of this means anything to me!
speedchick said:
Has been to the Siatek site and the drivers on there are very poor, and he has the most upto date drivers from there, for what they are worth.
Does anyone know anywhere where he could get a driver for this? (as I have siad the Saitek site if next to useless)
Does anyone know anywhere where he could get a driver for this? (as I have siad the Saitek site if next to useless)
To be honest every Saitek stick I've used or come across has 'issues', the last one had an annoying drift issue (left/right) and the throttle was either full on or off. This is the reason why I buy Logitech / CH Thrustmaster products.
You could try google for drivers but if the manu website says they're the latest then... yeah. Personally, I'd tell your friend to drop the whole lot back in the box, take it back to the store and tell them it's crap and doesn't work properly (get a refund). Then buy a puka stick from a better vendor, such as those mentioned above.
You might also try uninstalling the Saitek drivers and instead see if Windows has built-in drivers for a generic joystick + hat that could be used instead. It might be good enough to get you going.
ETA: Opps, using Sadako's PC at the momment.
Edited by sadako on Saturday 24th March 17:05
Update so far.
He has reinstalled the Saitek drivers, and apparently that is now working (just about).
I had asked about the same problem on another forum and one go the guys pointed us in the direction of this....
www.driveragent.com
Apparently when he ran it it found quite a few driver problems, and gave downloads to update/fix them, (mouse drivers etc), but, to allow the downloads he has to pay a $29 fee for 12 months service. We don't know if this site is any good, or indeed if it will sort the problems out. Can any one advise on this please? Also are there any UK site like this, or even free ones?
Ta again
He has reinstalled the Saitek drivers, and apparently that is now working (just about).
I had asked about the same problem on another forum and one go the guys pointed us in the direction of this....
www.driveragent.com
Apparently when he ran it it found quite a few driver problems, and gave downloads to update/fix them, (mouse drivers etc), but, to allow the downloads he has to pay a $29 fee for 12 months service. We don't know if this site is any good, or indeed if it will sort the problems out. Can any one advise on this please? Also are there any UK site like this, or even free ones?
Ta again
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