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Re: Gameport driver only for Windows Vista 32-bit/64-bit (x86/x64)

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Is it completely sure, that Windows Vista x64 will never be able to support gameport game controllers? Is it impossible to write an unofficial .cpl or something?
 
I'm wondering, because I don't know if I have to buy gameport-usb adaptor or I should wait several weeks for solution from somebody.

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04-16-2007 07:55 AM

After looking at DirectInput-related files, I can say it is possible, but unlikely to happen.
 
One must write a 64-bit Joystick port to HID driver, perhaps a 64-bit CPL as well.
 
To support advanced controlllers, such as MS SideWinder, a 64-bit version of msgame.sys would be required.
 
And Vista x64 does not load unsigned kernel drivers, unless you disable driver signing enforcement, which I wouldn't do myself.
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