Microsoft Sidewinder 2 Joystick Drivers

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After you upgrade your computer to Windows 10, if your Microsoft Game Controller Drivers are not working, you can fix the problem by updating the drivers. It is possible that your Game Controller driver is not compatible with the newer version of Windows.

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How to Update Device Drivers

There are two ways to update drivers.

Option 1 (Recommended): Update drivers automatically - Novice computer users can update drivers using trusted software in just a few mouse clicks. Automatic driver updates are fast, efficient and elimate all the guesswork. Your old drivers can even be backed up and restored in case any problems occur.

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Option 2: Update drivers manually - Find the correct driver for your Game Controller and operating system, then install it by following the step by step instructions below. You’ll need some computer skills to use this method.

Option 1: Update drivers automatically

The Driver Update Utility for Microsoft devices is intelligent software which automatically recognizes your computer’s operating system and Game Controller model and finds the most up-to-date drivers for it. There is no risk of installing the wrong driver. The Driver Update Utility downloads and installs your drivers quickly and easily.

You can scan for driver updates automatically with the FREE version of the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft, and complete all necessary driver updates using the premium version.

Tech Tip: The Driver Update Utility for Microsoft will back up your current drivers for you. If you encounter any problems while updating your drivers, you can use this feature to restore your previous drivers and configuration settings.

  1. Download the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft.

  2. Double-click on the program to run it. It will then scan your computer and identify any problem drivers. You will see a results page similar to the one below:

  3. Click the Update Driver button next to your driver. The correct version will be downloaded and installed automatically. Or, you can click the Update Drivers button at the bottom to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out-of-date on your system.

Option 2: Update drivers manually

To find the latest driver, including Windows 10 drivers, choose from our list of most popular Microsoft Game Controller downloads or search our driver archive for the driver that fits your specific Game Controller model and your PC’s operating system.

If you cannot find the right driver for your device, you can request the driver. We will find it for you. Or, try the automatic option instead.

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Tech Tip: If you are having trouble finding the right driver update, use the Microsoft Game Controller Driver Update Utility. It is software which finds, downloads and istalls the correct driver for you - automatically.

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After downloading your driver update, you will need to install it. Driver updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow. Visit our Driver Support Page to watch helpful step-by-step videos on how to install drivers based on their file extension.

How to Install Drivers

After you have found the right driver, follow these simple instructions to install it.

  1. Power off your device.
  2. Disconnect the device from your computer.
  3. Reconnect the device and power it on.
  4. Double click the driver download to extract it.
  5. If a language option is given, select your language.
  6. Follow the directions on the installation program screen.
  7. Reboot your computer.

Download the latest Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2 driver for your computer's operating system. All downloads available on this website have been scanned by the latest anti-virus software and are guaranteed to be virus and malware-free.

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Browse the list below to find the driver that meets your needs. To see more matches, use our custom search engine to find the exact driver.

Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the Driver Update Utility for Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2. It is a software utility that will find the right driver for you - automatically.

DriverGuide maintains an extensive archive of Windows drivers available for free download. We employ a team from around the world. They add hundreds of new drivers to our site every day.

Having trouble finding the right driver? Try the Automatic Driver Update Utility, or you can request a driver and we will find it for you.

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Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2 Driver Update Utility

Supported OS: Windows 10, Windows 8.1, Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
File Version: Version 3.8.0
File Size: 269 KB
File Name:
DriverFinderInstall.exe

Overall Rating:

Microsoft SideWinder Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Game Controller
Supported OS: Win 3.11
File Version: Version 3.02
File Size: 589.9 KB
File Name:
sw3dpro.exe

Overall Rating: (15 ratings, 68 reviews)

3,727 Downloads

Submitted Feb 7, 2000 by DriverGuide (DG Staff Member):
'Microsoft Windows 3.1 - Sw3dpro.exe - The Microsoft SideWinder Standard as a 2-axis, 2-button joystick. - The Microsoft SideWinder Precision Pro with USB. - The Microsoft SideWinder Freestyle Pro. - The Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Wheel. - Microsoft SideWinder 3D Pro, version 1.0 - Microsoft ..'

SideWinder Force FeedBack 2 Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Input Devices (mouse, etc.)
Supported OS: Win XP Home, Win XP Pro
File Size: 102.6 KB
File Name:
msswff2.zip

Overall Rating: (34 ratings, 38 reviews)

13,454 Downloads

Submitted Dec 4, 2003 by Steve Jones (DG Member):
'I used Windows 2000 to get the joystick working then extracted the drivers. I then started up Windows XP Pro. When asked for the drivers for the Joystick I pointed to the extracted drivers from above. The joystick now works with /Windows XP Pro'

Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 USB Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Game Controller
Supported OS: Win 2003 Server, Win XP Home, Win XP Pro, Win 2000 Workstation, Win 2000 Server, Win NT 4.0, Win NT 3.51, Win ME, Win 98SE, Win 98, Win 95
File Size: 8.7 MB
File Name:
Sidewinder_Precision_2_USB_Game_Controller_Software.zip

Overall Rating: (104 ratings, 107 reviews)

24,236 Downloads

Submitted Feb 2, 2004 by Brr (DG Member):
'Microsoft SideWinder Precision 2: This is the ONLY version of Microsoft SideWinder 4.0 Game Controller Software that will work with, and provide full button programmability for, Microsoft Sidewinder Precision 2 Joystick. No other Sidewinder 4.0 software (such as one for Force Feedback, Gamepad or Racing ..'

SideWinder Force Feedback USB Wheel Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Game Controller
Supported OS: Win 2003 Server, Win XP Home, Win XP Pro, Win 2000 Workstation, Win 2000 Server, Win NT 4.0, Win NT 3.51, Win ME, Win 98SE, Win 98, Win 95, Win 3.11
File Size: 6.3 MB
File Name:
SWFFWheel

Overall Rating: (14 ratings, 38 reviews)

4,088 Downloads

Submitted Jan 19, 2001 by Al Smolkin (DG Member):
'part 2 of a 2(!)-part file (look for the same name with different extension). It's in WinAce form, it's smaller this way. This is SideWinder Software version 4.0. Tested. Works! You're welcome!'

sidewinder_dual_strike_xp.exe Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Game Controller
Supported OS: Win XP Home, Win XP Pro
File Size: 3.2 MB
File Name:
sidewinder_dual_strike_xp.exe

Overall Rating: (1 rating, 1 review)

499 Downloads

Submitted Mar 31, 2009 by jjokeris (DG Member):
'This is a HID driver you should installed if MS dual strike is not recognized by win xp using only the driver from cd(for win98).First install original drv named Sidewinder_dualstrike.zip'

SideWinder Force FeedBack 2 Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Input Devices (mouse, etc.)
Supported OS: Win 98, Win 95
File Size: 8.1 MB
File Name:
sidewinder_forcefeedback_2.zip

Overall Rating: (16 ratings, 41 reviews)

6,699 Downloads

Submitted Sep 23, 2002 by Sir_Malaki (DG Member):
'This is a copy of the orginal cd from the SideWinder Force FeedBack 2 joystick. It's hard to find (Microsoft doesn't have this for download).'

SideWinder Force Feedback USB Wheel Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Game Controller
Supported OS: Win 2003 Server, Win XP Home, Win XP Pro, Win 2000 Workstation, Win 2000 Server, Win NT 4.0, Win NT 3.51, Win ME, Win 98SE, Win 98, Win 95, Win 3.11
File Size: 7.2 MB
File Name:
SWFFWheel.ace

Overall Rating: (23 ratings, 36 reviews)

5,042 Downloads

Submitted Jan 19, 2001 by Al Smolkin (DG Member):
'part 1 of a 2(!)-part file (look for the same name with different extension). It's in WinAce form, it's smaller this way. This is SideWinder Software version 4.0. Tested. Works! You're welcome!'

Sidewinder Game Controller Software 4.0 Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Input Devices (mouse, etc.) (Utility)
Supported OS: Win XP Home, Win XP Pro, Win 2000 Workstation, Win NT 4.0, Win ME, Win 98SE, Win 98
File Size: 19.2 MB
File Name:
SideWinder_4.0_CD.zip

Overall Rating: (11 ratings, 11 reviews)

2,206 Downloads

Submitted Jan 30, 2006 by Merlin (DG Member):
'This one will work. Copied from the original CD. Tried a bunch online and none of them worked so look no further.'

MicrosoftSideWinderPrecisionRacingWheelVersion4.nrg.zip Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Game Controller
Supported OS: Win Vista, Win Vista x64, Win 2003 Server, Win XP Home, Win XP Pro, Win 2000 Workstation, Win 2000 Server, Win NT 4.0, Win ME, Win 98SE, Win 98, Win 95, DOS
File Version: Version 4.0
File Size: 33.7 MB
File Name:
MicrosoftSideWinderPrecisionRacingWheelVersion4.nrg.zip

Overall Rating: (20 ratings, 21 reviews)

1,973 Downloads

Submitted Oct 1, 2007 by Xalala (DG Member):
'SideWinder Precision Racing Wheel Without Force FeedBack - This is a root copy of my own Original CD. - To USB Wheels (don't know abou Gameport Versions). - XP users should try. - Holpe Helps. - =] - I don't know if works with Force FeedBack (FF) Wheel. Let WE know. - OBS: MultLanguage: - ENG/DEU/ESP/FRA/ITA/JPN/PTB(Brasil) ..'

SideWinder Precision Wheel Driver

Microsoft

Device Type: Input Devices (mouse, etc.)
Supported OS: All Win 2000
File Version: Version 1.0
File Size: 3.3 KB
File Name:
pedal_fix.reg

Overall Rating: (10 ratings, 10 reviews)

2,161 Downloads

Submitted Nov 13, 2004 by outlive (DG Member):
'Combined/Separated Pedal Fix for Windows 2000 !'