Force Feedback Wheel problems

Anonymous
2009-12-20T01:35:23+00:00

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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Anonymous
2009-12-20T20:22:50+00:00

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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  1. Anonymous
    2010-10-20T10:35:23+00:00

    I also have the same problem as Han.

    Has anyone found a solution for the brake pedal not working?

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  2. Anonymous
    2010-10-08T12:22:31+00:00

    I got the drivers working und win 7 64 bit, no problem there. But somehow my breaking pedal is not recognized. Anybody got an idea? Thanks

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  3. Anonymous
    2010-10-02T04:59:30+00:00

    how do you know which driver file to use??

    jason

    Jason read my post

    nascarmilt

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  4. Anonymous
    2010-09-26T20:28:59+00:00

    Hi all. Here's how to get the drivers to work with Windows 7 64 bit.  First Download the Windows Vista 64 bit driver file name FFBRW_Vista_2.7.30 Directly from Thrusmaster's Support web sitehttp://ts.thrustmaster.com/eng/index.php?pg=view_files&gid=1&fid=2&pid=19&cid=1

    If you have already have tried to install the driver and are in a state where the install is stuck when you plug in the usb, then kill the install task.  Search the registry for "Thrustmaster" and delete all entries.  Then delete the folder where you chose to install the drivers.

    Now. To get the drivers to work correctly (and have the control panel in English) right click on the driver installer file FFBRW_Vista_2.7.30 and choose properties

    In the compatibility mode tab choose the following:

    Run this program for compatibility Windows Vista SP1

    Run as Administrator

    Click Apply, then OK

    Double click the installer.  During the install you should get a warning about trusting Guillemot software. Click Yes.  That is the key to getting the drivers to work.

    After the drivers are installed make sure you go into the game controllers (Start Control Panel - Hardware and Sound -Devices and Printers) and select the Guillemot Force Feedback Racing Wheel) settings and check operate pedals separately

    I am back Racing!!

    Milt

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