Try connecting the camera to another USB port or computer before dismissing the problem as hardware-related or otherwise. Also check if another joystick is running on your computer.

If your joystick still doesn’t work on Windows, here are some tried-and-true solutions to help you navigate and solve the problem.

How do I fix my gamepad on my Windows 10 computer?

1. Troubleshooting for Windows

1. Go to the Windows search bar and type Control Panel.
2. Click on the application or press Enter to open it.
3. Go to the display option in the top right corner.
4. Click the pop-up arrow and select the large icons.Large Panel Icons
5. Choose Troubleshooting.
6. In the left pane, click Show All, then click Hardware and Sound.
7. Selection of equipment and devices. Data
8. Right-click and select Run as Administrator.
9. Click on Next.
10. Follow the instructions for running the system and device diagnostics and troubleshooting program.

Pay attention: If you are having problems with a newly installed device or hardware, run the hardware and device diagnostics program to solve the problem.

Troubleshoots common problems and ensures that any new hardware or devices are properly installed on your computer.

3. USBDriver reinstallation

1. Right-click on the Start button and select Device Manager.
2. Find the universal serial bus controllers and press to enlarge.
3. Right-click the composite USB device and the mass storage device and select Delete.
4. Repeat the process for all other problematic devices.
5. Restart the computer.

Pay attention: Then Windows will automatically reinstall the USB controllers on your computer and the device will work properly.

4. Removing phantom devices

1. Click on the Start button and select Device Manager. Data
2. Click the + sign next to Human Interface Devices to expand the list.
3. Expand the list of sound, video and game controllers.
4. Expand the list of universal serial bus controllers.
5. Search each of the above lists for unknown devices and remove them.
6. Look for lighter, more transparent devices, right-click on them and select Remove.
7. Close the Device Manager and restart the computer.

Pay attention: Phantom devices are devices that are no longer connected to the computer. Windows kept records of these devices, but the information was not cleared if the device was not connected.

5. Restart the PC in protected mode

1. Click the Start button and select Settings in the left pane.
2. Press Update and Security. Data
3. Select Restore in the left pane.
4. Go to the Advanced Startup page and click Restart Now.
5. On the troubleshooting screen, select Troubleshooting and then tap More Options.
6. Go to Startup Settings and click Restart.
7. After restarting the computer, a list of options is displayed.
8. Select 4 or F4 to start the computer in protected mode.

Pay attention: In safe mode, the computer boots with limited files and drivers, but Windows continues to run. If the joystick problem did not occur in safe mode, then your default settings and basic drivers are not contributing to the problem.

6. Delete duplicate devices

1. Press the Star key and select Device Manager.
2. Click the + sign next to Human Interface Devices to expand the list.
3. Expand the list of sound, video and game controllers.
4. Expand the list of universal serial bus controllers.
5. Remove all duplicate entries in all extended lists.
6. Close the Device Manager and restart the computer in normal mode (unsafe mode).

7. Contact the joystick manufacturer

As a last resort, you can contact the joystick manufacturer to find out how to solve this problem. Each device manufacturer has a website where you can find contact information.

You can also find FAQs and knowledge base articles on the manufacturer’s website that may solve your problem.

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