i have xp home, no 2nd account so i have full privilege. the problem is
control panel doens't detect usb joystick, but it shows up in device manager
and dx diag

--i've updated the mobo's bios, vid card and sound card drivers to latest
and still doesn't work.
--i've tried 3 different sticks and none are showing up in control panel
(but they work when plugged into different computers.)
--i've deleted all usb and human interface device entries in device manager
and then reboot, letting windows reinstall the drivers, but still doesn't
work.
--i've tried plugging it into different usb ports on the computer, and also
on a powered usb hub, nothing's working.
--the other devices on usb ports, such as the trackball and digital camera
card reader, all work just fine.
--i've unplugged all the above usb devices so the joystick is the only usb
device connected and still no go.

any suggestions?