Q280436: MechWarrior 4: SHIFT+Button Does Not Work Correctly

Article: Q280436
Product(s): Microsoft Home Games
Version(s): 4.0
Operating System(s): 
Keyword(s): kb3rdparty kbenv kbhw kbimu kbHardware
Last Modified: 25-JUL-2001

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The information in this article applies to:

- Microsoft MechWarrior 4: Vengeance, version 4.0 
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SYMPTOMS
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When you press SHIFT plus a button on a Gravis game controller, MechWarrior 4
responds as though you pressed SHIFT+1.

CAUSE
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This behavior can occur if the Gravis Controller Software is installed on your
computer.

RESOLUTION
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To resolve this issue, remove the Gravis Controller Software:

1. Click Start, point to Settings, and then click Control Panel.

2. Double-click Game Controllers.

3. Click the Gravis controller, and then click Remove.

4. Click Add.

5. Click to select a joystick that has similar characteristics as your game
  controller from the list of devices, and then click OK.

For example, click "3 axis 2 button" if you use a joystick that has three axis
and two buttons.

MORE INFORMATION
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The third-party products discussed in this article are manufactured by vendors
independent of Microsoft; we make no warranty, implied or otherwise, regarding
these products' performance or reliability.

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Keywords          : kb3rdparty kbenv kbhw kbimu kbHardware 
Technology        : kbGamesSearch kbMechWarrior4
Version           : :4.0
Issue type        : kbprb

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