The SideWinder Force Feedback 2 is a game controller manufactured by Microsoft. If your game doesn't run smoothly, crashes or glitches or there is a lag time with your controller, try updating the driver. This update - "msswff2.zip" - has an average rating of 3 out of 5 stars based on 31 reviews, and has been downloaded 5,288 times. Visitors have successfully installed this driver on PCs running Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 102.6 KB.
Sidewinder FF2
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
Windows XP
I used Windows 2000 to get the joystick working then extracted the drivers. I then started up Windows XP Pro. When asked for the drivers for the Joystick I pointed to the extracted drivers from above. The joystick now works with /Windows XP Pro.
Steve Jones (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003
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To get the Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 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 Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 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 Microsoft 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 Microsoft website. Most major device manufacturers update their drivers regularly.
After downloading your new driver, it's time to install it. For Windows users, the built-in Device Manager is your go-to tool for managing system devices and drivers. Here's how to use it:
Right-click the Start button to open the Quick Access menu.
Select "Device Manager" from the list of options.
In the Device Manager window, locate the device that needs updating.
Right-click on the device name and choose "Update driver" from the context menu.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation process.
Once the installation is complete, restart your computer to ensure the new driver is properly integrated and functional.
This simple process helps keep your system running smoothly and maintains compatibility with your hardware components.
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.
The following files are found inside the driver download file.
Name | Size | Date |
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Win2kDrivers/Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2/GcKernel.sys | 122.0 KB | 28 Jun 2000 |
Win2kDrivers/Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2/sw13w2k.inf | 12.4 KB | 28 Jun 2000 |
Win2kDrivers/Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2/HIDSWVD.sys | 3.6 KB | 28 Jun 2000 |
Win2kDrivers/Microsoft SideWinder Virtual Keyboard/GcKernel.sys | 122.0 KB | 28 Jun 2000 |
Win2kDrivers/Microsoft SideWinder Virtual Keyboard/sw13w2k.inf | 12.4 KB | 28 Jun 2000 |
Win2kDrivers/Microsoft SideWinder Virtual Keyboard/HIDSWVD.sys | 3.6 KB | 28 Jun 2000 |