Unable to identify the joystick (Saitek X52Pro)

[mowang98]

My WWII OL  doesn't recognize the X52Pro, normal in other games(IL2 1946,warthunder)

[Merlin51]

look for OldZeke post on the subject

He said to go to devices and printers and right click the stick and choose properties

grr cant remember rest, i will have to look up the post
BRB

 

Per OldZeke

Control panel

Devices and printers

Right click on joy stick icon

Select game controller settings

should see a popup with "use with older programs" or "set as preferred device"

Select your stick in the box

click ok or accept or whatever the option is.

Game should now see your stick

Edited September 18, 2017 by merlin51

[OLDZEKE]

Control panel

Devices and printers

Right click on joy stick icon

Select game controller settings

should see a popup with "use with older programs" or "set as preferred device"

Select your stick in the box

click ok or accept or whatever the option is.

Game should now see your stick