WARNING!! Very important to Logitech wheel users. Dodgy Logitech Update coming through Windows Update

[@lf]

I have a G27 with Profiler 5.10 and LGS 8.83.85 ( for my KB and Mouse ) installed.

Theres a Logitech Download Updater, that's the name of this update, coming through Windows update ( Win 10 here ) and is messing with Logitech Profiler.

Picture in Profiler changes to a Driving Force wheel ( My OS still see my wheel as a G27 tough ) and Profiler looses the ability to change Wheel rotation, enable/disable centering spring and use special steering wheel settings option. Wheel has a 180º degrees only and can't be changed anywhere.

Anyone got this update through Windows? There's any way to stop receiving this update through Windows?

- Update -

A fix that seems to be working for lots of people
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SV0kYPRLboE
Troubleshooter to hide problematic, or unwanted updates, for Windows 10 (Thanks Dreaddloch)
https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

Fix posted by Mister WU, at page 5 ( Thanks )

" Run the command appwiz.cpl uninstall the update and all other versions, run the command devmgmt.msc and uninstall the driver and then reinstall the oler version of logitech profiler, use the microsoft app to block / hide the new update and thats all you need to do. "

Direct Link to Logitech Forums, where people have been posting more workarounds, if the one above doesn't work for you
http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Logitech-G-Controllers/bd-p/pcgaming

[MECZero]

None of these fixes are working for me. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I can get it to show up as G27 in Logitech profiler, but in game (PCars) it does not respond to inputs when I try to calibrate - as if it's not even plugged in. I am at a loss. :(

Have a league race tomorrow night, hope I can fix it by then. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

[@lf]

MECZero eredeti hozzászólása:

None of these fixes are working for me. Anyone have any other suggestions?

I can get it to show up as G27 in Logitech profiler, but in game (PCars) it does not respond to inputs when I try to calibrate - as if it's not even plugged in. I am at a loss. :(

Have a league race tomorrow night, hope I can fix it by then. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

If none are working for you, all i can suggest is you browse the several threads about this issue, in Logitech Forums, and try one by one some of the workarounds that people are posting in there, if you didn't do that already.

Not every fix works for everyone, but maibe one of them will work for you.
http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Logitech-G-Controllers/bd-p/pcgaming

[DumbCatFace]

Uninstall profiler, re-install, update drivers. Done. If it doesn't work, you're not working.

[Paul196UK]

jgbwrc eredeti hozzászólása:

Probably just you.

It could be me. But it started playing up after the logitech update. I'll check my files to make sure it al deleted properly

[Ghost]

yep ran into that. The two software do not get along at all in windows 10. Uninstalled the gaming software for my keyboard, uninstalled the profiler. Reinstalled the profiler (5.1) only and it is all good. The previous version of the logitech gaming software was fine.

[Paul196UK]

I havent windows 10 so couldnt understand why microsoft put it on. I'm still having some problems though. I'll try another racing game to see if it plays up on something diferent

[Jacendb]

This worked for me. Thanks a lot!

Alf eredeti hozzászólása:

@RWB Cos and all the people that still are having issues with Profiler

Try this:

Turn off / exit the GS 5.xx software

• Go to - Control Panel / Hardware Sound / Device Manager
• At the bottom of the device list you will probably see a item shown as (Universal Serial Bus Device) This will show you USB devices
• One of them will be the G27 (it might be in another location on that list but usually in (Universal Serial Bus Device)
• Right click on the G27
• Select (update driver software)
• Select (Browse my computer for driver software)
• Select (Let me pick from the list of device drivers on my computer)
• There will be a list of a few things perhaps G27 or even some assistant thing showing up in there (just fyi)
• The one you want is (USB device). This will remove that assistant thing that is creating this paradox.

** NOTE: If there is no choice for a USB device then (uncheck the option for *show compatible devices)
This will show a huge list of manufacturers etc.
From here scroll to the top of the list and select (Standard system devices)
Then on the right you scroll down to select (USB input device)

This will cause the Driving Force which gets selected by the assistant device to be removed and all association with it.

Now the G27 will show up under the (Human Interface Devices) Instead and will work perfectly without forgetting who it is.

Turn on your GS 5.xxx profiler and BOOM all should be well no rebooting and no reloading anything at all.

Original post here, at bottom of page
http://forums.logitech.com/t5/Logitech-G-Controllers/G27-is-detected-as-Driving-Force/td-p/750120/page/3

[Paul196UK]

g27 works great on assetto corsa so I dont know

[Used_to_Could_Again]

I recently experienced a similar issue. My specific issue was Assetto Corsa and Project Cars were only recognizing my G27 900 with H-shifter wheel as a Driving Force GT. Consequently, H-shifter and Clutch were not recognized. Here is how I solved the problem: I uninstalled all Logitech Gaming apps on the PC, visited the Logitech website. Clicked on the support link. Downloaded the G27 profiler link for Win 10 64 bit. So, hope this helps someone.

[GriffithRallyTeam]

I have the Driving Force GT and it went to hell. Cant use sequential shifter and pedals are ♥♥♥♥♥♥.

[@lf]

Guys, do you know what's really sad?

Logitech / Micro$oft didn't pull out yet this crap from Windows Update. More and more people are complaining everyday about this, on Logitech Forums. People keep receiving this " virus ".

Not even one post from Logitech support saying " We are aware of this ", all they give is idiotic, robotic and useless solutions, to users, making look like if they don't know yet the root of this crap.

Troubleshooter posted by Dreddloch, to hide problematic Windows Updates. Use it, guys.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

[Simon said EAT DUST PLAYER_1 !]

Alf eredeti hozzászólása:

Guys, do you know what's really sad?

Logitech / Micro$oft didn't pull out yet this crap from Windows Update. More and more people are complaining everyday about this, on Logitech Forums. People keep receiving this " virus ".

Not even one post from Logitech support saying " We are aware of this ", all they give is idiotic, robotic and useless solutions, to users, making look like if they don't know yet the root of this crap.

Troubleshooter posted by Dreddloch, to hide problematic Windows Updates. Use it, guys.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

one more reason to not want to take that "free upgrade" to that soon-to-be advertising- and data-mining - riddled OS. I am happy to pay for my upgrade - as long as it is not going to be an actual downgrade in both:user-experience, privacy and stability!

[MECZero]

Not sure what I did, but it's now working. I think it was right-clicking on the G27 in device manager and upgrading the drivers manually to USB device is what did the trick. Then restarted Logitech Profiler. Also I got in the habit now of recalibrating the wheel and pedals everytime I start PCars just to make sure it works properly. If I don't, sometimes the steering ratio is off.

[Dwnld]

This is not a new problem really. This happens if you fail to follow the installation instructions by Logitech.

If the game doesn't detect your racing wheel as G27, do this:
1. Disconnect the racing wheel from your PC.
2. Uninstall Logitech Gaming Software (if installed) and most importantly, uninstall and delete drivers for G27 through Device Manager. Most likely you have to select "Show hidden devices" (View menu) before you can see it. It should be under Human Interface Devices.
3. Install the Logitech software (5.10). Do not plugin the driving wheel before the software installer is running.

To put it short: If you connect the driving wheel _before_ the Logitech software installer asks for it, you have failed.

Simon said DIE ♥♥♥♥♥! eredeti hozzászólása:

Alf eredeti hozzászólása:

Guys, do you know what's really sad?

Logitech / Micro$oft didn't pull out yet this crap from Windows Update. More and more people are complaining everyday about this, on Logitech Forums. People keep receiving this " virus ".

Not even one post from Logitech support saying " We are aware of this ", all they give is idiotic, robotic and useless solutions, to users, making look like if they don't know yet the root of this crap.

Troubleshooter posted by Dreddloch, to hide problematic Windows Updates. Use it, guys.

https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/kb/3073930

one more reason to not want to take that "free upgrade" to that soon-to-be advertising- and data-mining - riddled OS. I am happy to pay for my upgrade - as long as it is not going to be an actual downgrade in both:user-experience, privacy and stability!

This has nothing to do with Windows 10 or the upgrade option. I have Win 8.1 (and happened before with Win 7) but this should work on 10 too.

Also this isn't Microsoft's or Logitech's fault, it's the users not following installation instructions. So when you wanna blame someone for this, look at the mirror.

[Simon said EAT DUST PLAYER_1 !]

Dwnld eredeti hozzászólása:

This is not a new problem really. This happens if you fail to follow the installation instructions by Logitech.

If the game doesn't detect your racing wheel as G27, do this:
1. Disconnect the racing wheel from your PC.
2. Uninstall Logitech Gaming Software (if installed) and most importantly, uninstall and delete drivers for G27 through Device Manager. Most likely you have to select "Show hidden devices" (View menu) before you can see it. It should be under Human Interface Devices.
3. Install the Logitech software (5.10). Do not plugin the driving wheel before the software installer is running.

To put it short: If you connect the driving wheel _before_ the Logitech software installer asks for it, you have failed.

edit:
that problem is indeed old. What is new is when stuff was already working fine and stops working fine after an automagic update-run. Those Logitech-drivers are not part of the core system and in general pose no threat to the majority of security-related attack-vectors. Leave them alone Microsoft!

Simon said DIE ♥♥♥♥♥! eredeti hozzászólása:

one more reason to not want to take that "free upgrade" to that soon-to-be advertising- and data-mining - riddled OS. I am happy to pay for my upgrade - as long as it is not going to be an actual downgrade in both:user-experience, privacy and stability!

This has nothing to do with Windows 10 or the upgrade option. I have Win 8.1 (and happened before with Win 7) but this should work on 10 too.

Also this isn't Microsoft's or Logitech's fault, it's the users not following installation instructions. So when you wanna blame someone for this, look at the mirror.

in this particular case: yes. YES it is.
Aint no nothing you can deny. Not by logical deduction. A system screwing up itself in the background while hiding it's actions from the user is in no way a sound piece of design. Not even if it is "just a default set of rules and behaviour that could potentially be turned off by the user".

As is the practice for Microsoft to essentially hide and not advertise sufficiently (on screen) the ability to use just local user-accounts when installing any recent version of Windows. And that is not just a problem since Windows 10. They are essentially bullying their own users into doing it their prefered way. That is the polar opposite of giving an un-biased choice and thereby providing a true and forthcoming and hassle-free service to the user. It has nothing to do with "rtfm you f_ck" - this has everything to do with unethical ways to underhandedly sculpt the users' behaviour into submission.