Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Driver Download
The SideWinder Force Feedback 2 is a type of mouse manufactured by Microsoft. Updating this driver fixes tracking problems, intermittent or no connectivity and can unlock some advanced features of your type of mouse. This version of "msswff2.zip" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 14,517 downloads and 44 reviews. It has been installed successfully by our users on PCs running Windows 10 and Windows XP. The total disk space used for this update is 102.6 KB.
Supported Models
SideWinder Force FeedBack 2
Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2
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Supported Operating Systems
Windows XP
File Name
msswff2.zip (102.6 KB)
Additional Notes
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
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Steve Jones (DG Member) on 4-Dec-2003
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How to Update Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback 2 Device Drivers
Step 1 - Download Your Driver
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.
Step 2 - Install Your Driver
Installing your newly downloaded driver is a straightforward process. Windows provides a dedicated tool called Device Manager for this purpose. Follow these steps to update your driver:
Access the Quick Access menu by right-clicking the Start button.
From the menu options, choose "Device Manager".
Within Device Manager, identify the device requiring the driver update.
Open the context menu for the device by right-clicking its name.
Select "Update driver" and proceed through the guided installation.
To complete the process, reboot your computer. This ensures the new driver is fully integrated into your system.
Regular driver updates contribute to optimal system performance and hardware compatibility.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |