To make this change permanent across system reboots, you may need to add hid_dragonrise to the modules file (typically /etc/modules ).

Plug your USB joystick directly into a motherboard USB port (prefer USB 2.0 ports for older legacy hardware).

Before manually installing drivers, connect your joystick to a functional USB port (preferably a USB 2.0 port on the back of your motherboard, as older chipsets sometimes struggle with USB 3.0/3.1 ports). Method 1: Using Windows Device Manager (Automated)

Without this specific driver, your PC may recognize the controller only as a "Generic USB Joystick," disabling advanced features like dual-analog stick calibration and force feedback vibration. Why Do You Need the Microntek Driver?

Note: This method tricks Windows into treating your generic joystick as a standard controller, which usually solves compatibility issues with modern games.

Right-click the setup.exe or install.exe file and select .