Force Feedback Wheel problems

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I have a Thrustmaster force feedback wheel that functioned perfectly under Vista service pack one. Since applying service pack 2 the machine will not boot, even in safe mode. Remove the wheel from the usb port, machine boots fine. Replug wheel , instant blue screen. Any ideas. All drivers are compatible according to Thrustmaster and Microsoft websites,

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Hi macdonald_ron,

Welcome to Microsoft answers!

I would suggest you to try the following steps:

**Step 1:**run the fixit provided in the link below.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows-vista/Tips-for-solving-problems-with-USB-devices

If the issue still persists,

**Step 2:**The drivers might have gone corrupt so, Uninstall and reinstall the drivers.

You must be logged on as an administrator to perform these steps.

1. Open Device Manager by clicking the Start button, clicking Control Panel, clicking System and Maintenance, and then clicking Device Manager. If you are prompted for an administrator password or confirmation, type the password or provide confirmation.

2. In Device Manager, locate the device (mouse and the printer), and then double-click the device name.

3. Click the Driver tab, and then click uninstall Driver and follow the instructions.

Check the link to manually re-install the drivers

Update a driver for hardware that isn't working properly via windows update

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-us/windows-vista/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly

Or install the latest drivers from the manufacturer’s website

http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/

Step 3: Connect the device to a different USB port and test.

If the issue persists,

**Step 4:**Reinstall USB controllers.

****First, please disconnect all USB devices and then perform the following steps:

1. Click "Start", type in Device Manager the Search bar and press "Enter". Click Continue if necessary.

2. In Device Manager, double click to expand "Universal Serial Bus controllers", right click on the "Host Controller", click "Uninstall" and click "OK".

3. Repeat the step 2 to uninstall all items under "Universal Serial Bus controllers".

Then, restart your computer and windows vista would reinstall all USB controllers automatically.

**Step 5:**Update the motherboard driver to the latest version.

**Note:**Please check with the motherboard manufacturer before installing the driver.

If the issue persists, contact the device manufacturer for more information:

http://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php

Thanks and Regards:

Ajay K

Microsoft Answers Support Engineer

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Anonymous

2017-11-15T23:31:50+00:00
I've made my Guillemot Force Feedback Wheel (Thrustmaster) working in Windows 10 64bit

here are the steps i took ..

I modified the Guillemot_RaceLeaderFFBWheel_XP_Vista_Seven(SP1)_v2.8.1 driver from http://www.mediafire.com/?pcapt72i294a1hw

to make the 2 keypads on the wheel working (changed .inf files)

My modified Driver Thrustmaster Windows1064bit

To remove the BSOD with KMODE_EXCEXPTION_NOT_HANDLED error you have to remove any old unsigned drivers for this device

To do this download Driver Explorer

Remove:
- gimw2spa.inf
- gimw2enu.inf
- gimw2dut.inf
- thru2.inf
- thru1.inf
- wheel1.inf
- wheel2.inf
Now reboot the systemen with "shutdown.exe /r /o /f /t 0" or <SHIFT>-Restart

Now choose <Solve Problems> - <Startup settingS> - <Restart> - <7. disable force of driver signing >

Now start "Install.exe" ad ADMINISTRATOR from the driver, choose THRUSTMASTER

and install drivers (reply YES in red windows).

Now the wheel should work :)
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2013-01-19T09:43:16+00:00

This worked for me. Tried everything else for 5 hours and thanks to this I got it working. Thank you 3569 times. Someone already posted the instructions for uninstalling Service Pack 1.
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Anonymous

2012-11-28T21:14:20+00:00
I got it working in Win 7 32 bit and can see it in the controller properties but in the game F1 2010 it doesn't appear. Any one got some suggestions on how to fix this?

Okay I am a noob. Figured it out. Go into the game, select in menu Options and Controller:

A) If your controller is not recognised or you wish to use a different control layout choose the “Custom” option under “Control Profile” and then select “Edit Setup”

B) To configure your controller in the “Edit Setup” screen do as follows:
1. Press Enter on the game action that you want to configure, and “Waiting” will appear. This shows that the game is waiting for you to input the controller action that you want.
2. Perform the appropriate controller action (e.g. press the accelerator) and it will appear in place of “Waiting”.
3. Repeat the above steps for all the actions you want to set up.
4. When you’re finished back out (with Escape)
5. Your profile should be saved and your controller should now work in the game.
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Anonymous

2012-11-22T20:55:35+00:00

I've tried everything with the french driver. The most I get with that driver is the wheel to be working like a game-pad, I mean, only left and right axis, 6 buttons but no gas or brake pedal. I tried it under TEST MODE and normal mode in Win7 64; I can't get the wheel panel to look like that in Win XP. Do you have any ideas?

Thanks
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