2 Joystick Drivers Windows 10 Link [work] | Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback

Reviving a Classic: Installing Microsoft Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick Drivers on Windows 10

: Windows 10 will automatically recognize it as "SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick". Test the Device , and hit Enter. Select your joystick and click Properties to test buttons and axis movement. Microsoft Learn 🛠️ Troubleshooting Force Feedback For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 : Go to

• For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024: Go to Controls > Search for "Force Feedback" and toggle it ON.
• For IL-2 Sturmovik or DCS World: Delete your old controller config and let the game re-detect the SideWinder as a "Generic FFB device."

Unfortunately, Microsoft no longer provides direct download links for outdated drivers like the Sidewinder Force Feedback 2 joystick drivers. However, you can try the following options: it will either:

Problem 3: Stick disconnects randomly after sleep

Fix: Power management is turning off the USB port. For Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020/2024 : Go to

The Alternative: Microsoft’s "Official" (Broken) Link – Don’t Use It

You will find many forums linking to a Microsoft Download Center page for SideWinder_Drivers_64bit.exe. Do not use this. That driver was for Windows 7 and includes an unsigned hidsidewinder.sys file. On Windows 10 22H2, it will either: