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The fanatec Porsche GT2 wheel is recognized mainly through its window details, not other features.

The fanatec Porsche GT2 wheel is recognized mainly through its window details, not other features.

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aqilthebro
Member
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05-23-2021, 08:55 PM
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You noticed Windows clearly recognizes my wheel after installing drivers and updates. The issue remains that no other program identifies it as a controller—steam, online testers, Dirt 4, or anything else. When using the Fanatec control panel, it crashes before loading and won’t run again unless the PC is restarted. I’m stuck and looking for advice. I’ve tried running the control panel in Windows 7 compatibility mode, since much of this is from that era, and the firmware updater needed it.
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aqilthebro
05-23-2021, 08:55 PM #1

You noticed Windows clearly recognizes my wheel after installing drivers and updates. The issue remains that no other program identifies it as a controller—steam, online testers, Dirt 4, or anything else. When using the Fanatec control panel, it crashes before loading and won’t run again unless the PC is restarted. I’m stuck and looking for advice. I’ve tried running the control panel in Windows 7 compatibility mode, since much of this is from that era, and the firmware updater needed it.

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droide12046
Junior Member
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05-24-2021, 03:39 AM
#2
This highlights the main problem. Completely remove the app, maybe with REVO or a comparable tool to erase everything, then reinstall and see if it works again.
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droide12046
05-24-2021, 03:39 AM #2

This highlights the main problem. Completely remove the app, maybe with REVO or a comparable tool to erase everything, then reinstall and see if it works again.

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ST34MPUNKL4DY
Junior Member
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05-25-2021, 04:24 AM
#3
The app works with the available drivers, so you can proceed.
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ST34MPUNKL4DY
05-25-2021, 04:24 AM #3

The app works with the available drivers, so you can proceed.

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kenjaca
Member
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05-26-2021, 05:30 AM
#4
Begin there. Disconnect the device, remove all software completely—delete files, clear settings and preferences—restart the app, then power it back on.
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kenjaca
05-26-2021, 05:30 AM #4

Begin there. Disconnect the device, remove all software completely—delete files, clear settings and preferences—restart the app, then power it back on.

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madhans
Junior Member
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05-26-2021, 12:26 PM
#5
It failed, there is no difference at all in functionality, despite me testing it on PS3 and verifying that all functions work. So it's not the wheel itself.
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madhans
05-26-2021, 12:26 PM #5

It failed, there is no difference at all in functionality, despite me testing it on PS3 and verifying that all functions work. So it's not the wheel itself.