You can verify it is working by typing joy.cpl in the Windows search bar and opening the Game Controllers menu. 2. Restoring Force Feedback Effects
Many users find that unplugging both the USB and power cable, then plugging the power cable first followed by the USB, forces Windows to initialize the FFB features correctly. You can verify it is working by typing joy
If your PC isn't seeing the joystick at all, try these fixes: Driver for Microsoft SideWinder Force Feedback Joystick 2 You can verify it is working by typing joy
Windows 10 includes built-in generic drivers that recognize the SideWinder FFB2 as a USB Game Controller. You can verify it is working by typing joy