FreeFall Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 After updating my operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 8 I have had a strange phenomenon with TM HOTAS Warthog Throttle: I go to Control Panel, open Game Controllers and go to Throttle - HOTAS Warthog Properties. In Test tab (where you can see the buttons, axis an slider) nothing happens if I move my right throttle handle. If I move my left throttle handle, the Z Rotation bar moves as expected. However, both throttles work absolutely fine in DCS A-10C sim (which is the only simulator I fly). No problem at all. The right throttle just doesn't work in the Windows 8 Game Controllers test window. I have Windows 7 Pro installation on another hard drive of the same computer and there is no such problem if I start Windows 7 and go to Game Controllers. Both throttles work OK. So there is nothing wrong with hardware. In Windows 8 I have calibrated the throttle (Settings tab of Throttle - HOTAS Warthog properties), and reset to default. Funny thing is that during the calibration procedure both throttles work (move the test bar) without problem! I have uninstalled the TM HOTAS drivers and reinstalled them. Drivers are kinda old though. I checked TM website and there are no Win8 drivers. They haven't released any new versions for a long time. If any of you have updated your Windows 7 to Windows 8 and have TM HOTAS Warthog, I wonder if you could check the Windows Game Controllers Test-tab and see if both of your throttles are functioning in the Axes box. I'm just curious. Seems that this is not a hardware problem, but instead some kinda Windows 8/drivers-related one. Of course everybody suggests that you should do a fresh install. But I just installed Windows 8 on top of my old Windows 7. Haven't tried fresh install yet.
Lange_666 Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 Of course everybody suggests that you should do a fresh install. But I just installed Windows 8 on top of my old Windows 7. Haven't tried fresh install yet. LOL Don't have a Warthog (but do have a modded Cougar) so i can't really comment on the issue but... Consider a fresh install. I found Win8 on top of Win7 not 100% stable so i made a clean install after using for a week or 2. It's possible to do that right from the upgrade version so you don't need to have a full version. Little warning: if you don't want to enter a password every time you startup your computer, do not create/enter a Microsoft Account when installing because you can't remove that later (other accounts no problem but not the Microsoft one). Select other account on the bottom of the page where it asks to create a Microsoft account and leave the password fields blanc. It made me install Win8 3 times in a row before i figured out that the MS account was not removable and "always" required a password. Win11 Pro 64-bit, Ryzen 5800X3D, Corsair H115i, Gigabyte X570S UD, EVGA 3080Ti XC3 Ultra 12GB, 64 GB DDR4 G.Skill 3600. Monitors: LG 27GL850-B27 2560x1440 + Samsung SyncMaster 2443 1920x1200, HOTAS: Warthog with Virpil WarBRD base, MFG Crosswind pedals, TrackIR4, Rift-S, Elgato Streamdeck XL. Personal Wish List: A6 Intruder, Vietnam theater, decent ATC module, better VR performance!
FreeFall Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Consider a fresh install. I found Win8 on top of Win7 not 100% stable so i made a clean install after using for a week or 2. I have updated some drivers and applications to Windows 8 compatible versions, but in general I haven't had any problems with stability.
jander Posted February 23, 2013 Posted February 23, 2013 After updating my operating system from Windows 7 to Windows 8 I have had a strange phenomenon with TM HOTAS Warthog Throttle: I go to Control Panel, open Game Controllers and go to Throttle - HOTAS Warthog Properties. In Test tab (where you can see the buttons, axis an slider) nothing happens if I move my right throttle handle. If I move my left throttle handle, the Z Rotation bar moves as expected. However, both throttles work absolutely fine in DCS A-10C sim (which is the only simulator I fly). No problem at all. The right throttle just doesn't work in the Windows 8 Game Controllers test window. I have Windows 7 Pro installation on another hard drive of the same computer and there is no such problem if I start Windows 7 and go to Game Controllers. Both throttles work OK. So there is nothing wrong with hardware. In Windows 8 I have calibrated the throttle (Settings tab of Throttle - HOTAS Warthog properties), and reset to default. Funny thing is that during the calibration procedure both throttles work (move the test bar) without problem! I have uninstalled the TM HOTAS drivers and reinstalled them. Drivers are kinda old though. I checked TM website and there are no Win8 drivers. They haven't released any new versions for a long time. If any of you have updated your Windows 7 to Windows 8 and have TM HOTAS Warthog, I wonder if you could check the Windows Game Controllers Test-tab and see if both of your throttles are functioning in the Axes box. I'm just curious. Seems that this is not a hardware problem, but instead some kinda Windows 8/drivers-related one. Of course everybody suggests that you should do a fresh install. But I just installed Windows 8 on top of my old Windows 7. Haven't tried fresh install yet. Never noticed this, same for me with my TMHW, no movement of right stick strange that it would work if windows don't see it moving lol....strange. [sIGPIC] [/sIGPIC]
FreeFall Posted February 23, 2013 Author Posted February 23, 2013 Thanks, jander. Seems that at least I'm not alone with this "problem" and it is not only my system which is acting weird.
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