rec.autos.simulators

> > I have been lent a Thrustmaster 360 Modena wheel to try, and there are 2
> > connections - the usual 9 pin joystick socket, and a USB connector.

> > If I connect to the USB, windows (winME) asks me for an installation
disk.
> > The software for the wheel is just in an .exe file, but the thrustmaster
> > site says that the wheel is designed to work without any software in
> > ME/2000/XP,using MS drivers, and that all that is required is to plug
the
> > device in and it should be identified.

> > I'm beginning to think that my computer, which had windowsME
> pre-installed,
> > is missing a lot of files, as when I plugged the device in on my friends
> PC
> > it identified it straight away. My PC is a year old.

> > I have a windowsME product recovery disc, but what/how should I use it
to
> > allow my USB sockets to start being able to identify what is being
slotted
> > in? It applies to any device I try to install - they are recognised as
> being
> > connected, but then have a yellow question mark against their name as
> > 'product unknown'.

> > If I plug the wheel in it always recognised as the ferrari wheel but
then
> it
> > tries to look for installation drivers.

> > Any suggestions?

> > Rick

> Rick

> > I have never used this product but try running the executable first,
then
> > plug in the controller, the exe probably contains the proper inf file.

> Rick


> > Thanks - but having a dumb computer that seems to never find any files,
> > where would these executable files and drivers be installed?

> > Rick

> > > I have never used this product but try running the executable first,
> then
> > > plug in the controller, the exe probably contains the proper inf file.