Diagnosing game controller issues

If a game port controller does not install properly, you can use Device Manager or the Hardware troubleshooter to troubleshoot the problem.

If the controller appears in Device Manager, right-click the controller name and click Properties. Problems and suggested actions are displayed in Device Status. For more information, click Related Topics.

You can also use the Hardware troubleshooter to diagnose and solve problems with hardware devices such as game controllers. Start the Hardware troubleshooter

Installing a joystick or other game controller

Device Manager overview

Using Device Manager


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