6. In the Properties dialog box:

If you have an 

Original Configuration (Current)

 check box:

  Clear the check box to disable it.

If you have a 

Disable In This Hardware Profile

 check box:

  Make sure that the check box is selected to disable it.

7. Click 

OK

 to restart Windows and for the change to take effect.

When the Gameport Joystick interface is disabled, the entry in Device Manager has a red cross.

The joystick is not working properly in some programs.

The program may use the system processor timing to calculate the joystick position. When the 

processor is fast, the program may determine the position of the joystick incorrectly, assuming 

that the position is out of range.

To solve this problem:

Do not attempt to make changes to 

the BIOS unless you have 

Increase your system's 8 bit I/O recovery time of the BIOS setting, usually under the Chipset 

experience with system software.

Feature Settings section. Or, if available, you may adjust the AT Bus speed to a slower clock. 

If the problem persists, try a different joystick.

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