Solved Sidewinder X6 problem

[victorxx]

[Solved] Sidewinder X6 problem (volume doesn't work)

Well, I bought the SideWinder x6.
I installed IntelliType and plugged in the keyboard. Everything worked except the volume control (+, -).
However, I did on another computer, Windows XP, and worked correctly.
Then I upgrade Windows 7. Currently, I am with the build 7201.
When I finished installing, I realized that the control volume is working properly.
Unfortunately, it was just 3 days. Now stopped working again.
Already uninstalled and installed drivers several times, including older versions.
I know that the IntelliType is still in beta, but it worked before. Can someone help me?

Ps: Sorry for bad english.

 

[makio89]

hmmm... I have exactly the same keyboard and haven't had any problems... (I'm running 7100)

Did you get the 64bit drivers if you have a 64bit OS?? that will cause problems. That's probably the only thing I can think of sorry i couldn't help more.

 

[victorxx]

Yes, is the Windows x64, but with the x64 drivers.
I have to wait the final version, by the way.
But thank you so much for your answer.

 

[davidreidy]

Same Here

Windows 7 build 7100 X64
Sidewinder X6 keyboard.

Worked fine for about 3/4s of a day after new win7 install and beta x64 microsoft direct drivers. Volume knob has completely stopped working. Works fine on a different computer ( non-win7 ).

It really did work for a while. I've completely uninstalled, cleared the registry of the beta drivers, did a fresh install, no go.

 

[victorxx]

I found out the error.
The service 'Human Interface Device Access' needs to be started.
Changes to manual start automatically, I am not sure why.

To fix this:
Start -> Run... (or Windows + R)
type 'services.msc'
find the 'Human Interface Device Access'.
double click on it.
change the start mode to Automatic.

 

[davidreidy]

you did it!

Your "human interface device access" needing to be turned on worked! The volume knob now works! Awesome find, thank you very much.

 

[victorxx]

You're welcome.

 

[wmikej]

Awesome! Thanks for solution. This problem had been bugging me for months.

 

[Elbi]

I registered just to post a) a big Thank You and b) the hint that this also works with the Microsoft Sidewinder X4 Keyboard. "Human Interface Device Access" was set to manually.
Additionally, I'll add the keywords "Volume up", "Volume down" and "Mute button" here, so search engines find this thread for the specific keys as well. At least I searched for these buttons and not the keyword "Volume Control" for some hours...

 

[jabroni619]

Hi, sorry to revive an old thread just wanted to say thank you to the suggestions I found in this thread. Bought an X6 a couple days ago when just today I noticed my volume control stopped working. Starting the HID service fixed my issue. Thanks again!

 

[jonnyhotchkiss]

sorry if this is inappropriate here but do any of you sidewinders know if there's usb-adapter options for use on USB-only laptops?

just found the power cable for this so I can use it for MIDI control

I already killed a usb mouse recently so was thinking about trying this but don't know if some functionality will be lost/impaired... then read this and wondered if I can even use the device on my x64 win7 xps...

 

[TheGreenLing]

5 Years Later and this is still a helpful thread. Just wanted to make an update so people don't avoid this fix. What "victorxx" recommended above does STILL work. So don't discount this useful piece of advice.

 

[Codeplayer]

Sorry to revive the old thread, but all other old threads all over the internet are locked and this thread is one of the first results in google. So to help others I decided to post here. The issue with this keyboards volume on Windows 10 is driver related. It just sometimes goes crazy and keeps turning the volume up or down. Only plug-unplug or reset PC works. So I got tired of crawling under the PC and wearing out the USB plug. So here is the solution:

Get yourself a Yepkit Ykush, the cheapest software controllable switchable USB hub board (Mine shipped in one day to EU). They even have 3D-printable case files for it, since it comes as a bare board, without case.

Then write a simple batch file and put it in the same folder as the software you downloaded from their website below the product:
ykushcmd.exe -d 1
ykushcmd.exe -u 1

Then assign a macro key to it in Windows Keyboard and Mouse Center. I used Macro key S7, so I have to switch to mode 2 below, it is where I hold the macros that shouldn't be accidentally tripped. after replugging the macro settings for the left row will be in bank 1 automatically so it also prevents resetting it twice.

Now whenever the volume goes crazy just reset it by pressing that macro key, it will unplug and then plug your keyboard immediately in. Should be painless. And don't do the WD40 volume knob fix, since the potentiometer should be dry and clean inside. The issue is the driver, not the knob. And now we can enjoy that excellent keyboard for even longer. There is no other keyboard that has such functionality.