i have a usb gamepad but xp sp1 does not recognize it?

Question

by the way other devices are ok and this one is ok on other

systems as well what is the problem all ports are usb2

Answer 1

Find SP2 immediately! Not just for your hardware but also for better "security".. As much as can be guaranteed by this OS...

Answer 2

To install USB 2.0 controller drivers
Before completing this procedure, determine if the USB 2.0 controller drivers you have on your computer are installed. To determine this, do the following:

Open Computer Management.
In the console tree, click Device Manager.
Where?

Computer Management
System Tools
Device Manager
On the View menu, click Devices by type.
In the details pane, click the plus sign to the left of Universal Serial Bus controllers.
If the word "Enhanced" is included in any of the listed controllers, your computer has USB 2.0 controller drivers installed.

If you cannot find the word "Enhanced" in any of the listed controllers, perform the following procedure:

Stop using any USB devices (such as a printer or Web cam) except the mouse and keyboard.
In the details pane, click the plus sign to the left of Other devices. Then, under Other devices right-click Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller, and then click Update Driver.
Follow the steps in the Hardware Update Wizard to complete the procedure. When you are finished, you might be prompted to restart your computer.
Notes

To open Computer Management, click Start, and then click Control Panel. Click Performance and Maintenance, click Administrative Tools, and then double-click Computer Management.
If Universal Serial Bus (USB) Controller is not listed under Other devices, you cannot install a USB 2.0 driver. To find out more about installing these drivers, contact the manufacturer of your computer.

How to Check for High Speed USB (USB 2.0) Support

http://www.usbman.com/Guides/checking_for_usb_2.htm

Answer 3

try n put on the software it will work or just get xp sp2 or xp por sp2