Can't load Saitek X52 pro 64bit profile

[Ra'Kaan]

Originally Posted by salmo

Still having great problems setting up my X52 Pro stick & throttle.

Here's my symptoms:
1. I can load & edit X52 Pro profiles OK in the SST editor software.
2. Using the "test profile" button in the SST software fails, no mapped keystrokes are being sent to the screen (or to notepad).

I was dealing with these two exact issues recently but also, custom profiles were not working in-game - only the main axes and primary buttons such as fire. Anything I had programmed in the profile editor were not working in game.

Here is what I did to correct all these issues.

Your *.pr0 files should be located in:

C:\Users\Public\Documents\Saitek SD6 Profiles.

I advise making a copy of this folder in a safe place just to be sure, but the install routine described below will not delete these files.

1.) Download Correct Drivers and Software: <--- Click

Selecting from : Pro Flight range
Selected product : X52 Pro
Selected OS : Windows 7 and Vista 64 bit

2.) Leaving X52 Pro plugged in - Un-install both software and drivers.

There are two entries in Control Panel\Programs and Features:

a. Smart Technology Programming Software 7.0.2.7 (Mad Catz)
b. Saitek DirectOutput 6.2.2.4 (Saitek)

3.) (IMPORTANT) UN-PLUG the X52 Pro and Rudder pedals (if you have them.)

note: At this point I did not re-start the computer although it may be a good idea to do so just to make sure the drivers are unloaded.

4.) Re-Install new Drivers then Software (In that order)

a. Run the Saitek_X52Pro_Flight_Controller_SD6_64.exe and plug in the X52 Pro and rudders when told to.
b. Run the Smart_Technology_7_0_2_7_64bit.exe

Now I was finally able to test my profiles in the built in profile tester, and also, my profiles were working in games again.

I have a sneaky feeling this issue started from installing fresh drivers without un-installing old ones first.