Temporary Folder Not Deleted Until After First Restart

ID: Q157457

The information in this article applies to:

SYMPTOMS

After you install the SideWinder game pad software, a folder named ~ms_gam~.tmp is left on your hard disk.


CAUSE

SideWinder game pad Setup creates a temporary folder in the root folder of drive C that contains the following six files:

This folder is not removed until you restart your computer.


RESOLUTION

To remove this folder, restart your computer after Setup is finished.


MORE INFORMATION

NOTE: You do not need to restart your computer to run the SideWinder game pad software after you install it.

Additional query words: side winder

Keywords : kbhw kbsetup gamepad joystick
Version : 1.00
Platform : WINDOWS
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Last Reviewed: August 9, 1999
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