Well i have same issue. What i do is open control panel not windows control panel, You will see a joystick icon on taskbar near clock, right click and you will see control panel option select it. Now move your joystick on all axis it will calibrate your joystick and your control will response properly.
Remember if you unplug your joystick you have to re-calibrate your joystick. Otherwise your controls will be very sensitive. You have also do it when you restart your windows