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 "6863b.exe" is rated (4 out of 5 stars) based on 75 downloads and 4 reviews. It is compatible with PCs running Windows Vista and Windows XP, among other operating systems. The total disk space used for this update is 2.6 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 Vista, Windows 2003, Windows 2003 (64 bit), Windows XP, Windows XP (64 bit), Windows 2000, Windows NT4, Windows NT3.51, Windows ME, Windows 98SE, Windows 98, Windows 95, Windows 3.1
File Name
6863b.exe (2.6 MB)
Versions
5.10.0.3622 (2001-08-30) via .inf
Uploaded By
DriverGuide (DG Staff Member) on 1-Sep-2005
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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
After downloading your new driver, installation is the next step. On Windows, utilize the built-in Device Manager utility to manage this process. This tool provides a comprehensive view of all system-recognized devices and their associated drivers. To complete the installation, a system restart is typically required for the driver update to take effect.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| LINUX/2216/68audio.2216.gz | 56.1 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/240/68audio.240.gz | 14.8 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Caldera/2.2/68audio.cla22.gz | 67.8 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Hap/2.0/68audio.hap20.gz | 69.0 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Mandrake/8.0/68audio.mdk80.gz | 26.7 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redflag/1.0/68audio.rfg10.gz | 68.8 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redflag/2.0/68audio.rfg20.gz | 68.9 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redhat/6.0/68audio.rht60.gz | 137.6 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redhat/6.1/68audio.rht61.gz | 68.9 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redhat/6.2/68audio.rht62.gz | 69.0 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redhat/6.2lp/68audio.rht62lp.gz | 69.0 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redhat/7.0/68audio.rht70.gz | 68.9 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| LINUX/Redhat/7.1/68audio.rht71.gz | 26.8 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/AUDFILES.SCR | 3.0 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/CARDINFO.DLL | 17.3 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/CONTROL.SCR | 3.0 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/GENIN.DLL | 168.9 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/GENINMRI.DLL | 3.6 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/Readme.txt | 1.2 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| OS2/VIAUDD.SYS | 47.4 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| WIN2000/VIAUDIO.INF | 18.7 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| WIN2000/viaudio.cat | 34.3 KB | 12 Dec 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAFM.DRV | 21.2 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAMIDI.DRV | 9.6 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.INF | 8.6 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAUDIO.VXD | 144.8 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |
| WIN9X/VIAWAVE.DRV | 62.4 KB | 26 Nov 2001 |