If you've recently dusted off your FFB2, here is everything you need to know about getting it running today. The Good News: It’s Plug-and-Play For basic functions (axes and buttons), the SideWinder FFB2

(driver signature enforcement will be back, but the installed driver remains active).

If the light on the base is off, the FFB motor isn't engaged.

Simply plug it into a USB port. Windows should automatically recognize it and install a basic driver.

Since the original configuration software is dead, the community has built excellent tools to bridge the gap: Sidewinder Force Feedback Pro on Win 10 - Linus Tech Tips