VIA Gameport Joystick Driver Download
The Gameport Joystick is a game controller manufactured by VIA. If your game doesn't run smoothly, crashes or glitches or there is a lag time with your controller, try updating the driver. This version of "via-686-111B.zip" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 22 downloads and 4 reviews. The uploader reports that this update will work successfully on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 5.2 MB.
Supported Models
VIA Sound System
VIA AC'97 Audio Controller (WDM)
VIA Gameport Joystick
VIA MIDI External Port
VIA PCI Audio controller
VIA internal FM Synthesis
Manufacturers
Supported Operating Systems
Windows 2003, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
via-686-111B.zip (5.2 MB)
Versions
5.12.01.3111 (2000-08-01) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 9-Nov-2003
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How to Update VIA Gameport Joystick Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
To get the VIA Gameport Joystick driver, click the green download button above. After you complete your download, move on to Step 2.
If the driver listed is not the right version or operating system, search our driver archive for the correct version. Enter VIA Gameport Joystick into the search box above and then submit. In the results, choose the best match for your PC and operating system.
Tech Tip: If you are having trouble deciding which is the right driver, try the VIA Driver Update Utility. It is a software utility which automatically finds and downloads the right driver.
To find the newest driver, you may need to visit the VIA website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
To install your new driver on Windows:
Right-click the Start button.
Click "Device Manager"
Find your device in the list.
Right-click the device and select "Update driver"
Follow the steps on screen.
Restart your computer when done.
This keeps your computer working at its best.
Tech Tip: Driver downloads and updates come in a variety of file formats with different file extensions. For example, you may have downloaded an EXE, INF, ZIP, or SYS file. Each file type has a slighty different installation procedure to follow.
For more help, visit our Driver Support Page for step-by-step videos on how to install drivers for every file type.
Driver Contents File List
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
| Name | Size | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.SYS | 40.1 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.4 KB | 15 Jun 2000 |
| WIN98SE/VIAUDIO.CAT | 19.6 KB | 28 Jul 2000 |
| _SYS1.CAB | 175.5 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| NOTES.TXT | 2.1 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| 68U111B.EXE | 2.5 MB | 24 Aug 2000 |
| SETUP.LID | 49 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 24.1 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~1.GZ | 25.2 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~1/68AUDI~1 | 184.3 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.6 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 25.2 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/OLD LINUX/CALDERA/2.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 24.1 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/OLD LINUX/REDHAT/6.1/68AUDI~1.GZ | 25.2 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/OLD LINUX/REDHAT/6.2/68AUDI~1.GZ | 68.6 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LINUX/OLD LINUX/REDHAT/6.0/68AUDI~1.GZ | 25.2 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| SETUP.INS | 76.8 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/VIAUDIO.SYS | 151.2 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/VIAMIDI.DLL | 17.9 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/VIAUDIO.DLL | 97.3 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| WINNT40/DRIVER/OEMSETUP.INF | 288 bytes | 15 Jun 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_SYS1.CAB | 175.5 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.LID | 49 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.INS | 65.4 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/DATA.TAG | 121 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/LAYOUT.BIN | 590 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/LANG.DAT | 23.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/SETUP.INI | 85 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_USER1.CAB | 2.2 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT40/SETUP/_INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.SYS | 40.1 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.4 KB | 15 Jun 2000 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.CAT | 19.6 KB | 28 Jul 2000 |
| _ISDEL.EXE | 27.6 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.6 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 21.2 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 144.8 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 62.0 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| OS.DAT | 450 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| SETUP.EXE | 73.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| DESCRI~1.TXT | 59 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| DATA1.CAB | 469 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.SYS | 40.1 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.INF | 21.4 KB | 15 Jun 2000 |
| WINME/VIAUDIO.CAT | 19.6 KB | 28 Jul 2000 |
| DATA.TAG | 139 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| OS2/VIAUDD.SYS | 47.0 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| OS2/GENIN.DLL | 168.9 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| OS2/CARDINFO.DLL | 17.3 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| OS2/AUDFILES.SCR | 3.0 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| OS2/GENINMRI.DLL | 3.6 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| OS2/CONTROL.SCR | 3.0 KB | 7 Jun 2000 |
| LAYOUT.BIN | 609 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| LANG.DAT | 23.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| DOS/VIAUDIO.COM | 516 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| DOS/INSTALL.EXE | 159.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| DOS/DOS4GW.EXE | 265.4 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| SETUP.INI | 103 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| _SETUP.DLL | 34.8 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WDM.BAT | 16 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| _USER1.CAB | 37.4 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.SYS | 62.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT351/README.TXT | 1.3 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT351/VIAUDIO.DLL | 104.4 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |
| WINNT351/OEMSETUP.INF | 217 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| VIAUDIO.REV | 11 bytes | 7 Aug 2000 |
| _INST32I.EX_ | 296.7 KB | 7 Aug 2000 |