HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\VID_045E&PID_001B Change the SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Joystick Steam Conflict:
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Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 is a legendary "plug-and-play" device on Windows 10. Because it is a legacy product, official modern drivers do not exist, but Windows 10 includes built-in generic drivers that support its primary functions. IL-2 Sturmovik Forum Quick Start Guide for Windows 10 Hardware Connection official modern drivers do not exist
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| Game | Works out of box? | FFB works? | Fix | |------|----------------|------------|-----| | | Yes | Yes | Native DirectInput | | DCS World | Yes | Yes | Set FFB = 1 in config | | Elite Dangerous | Partial (x360ce) | Yes | Use x360ce | | Microsoft Flight Sim 2020 | No | No | vJoy + Gremlin + Feeder | | Star Wars Squadrons | No | No | x360ce (FFB may be weak) | | Warthunder | Yes (force legacy input) | Limited | Use “Full real controls” + FFB slider | | X-Plane 11/12 | No | No | vJoy chain |