how or where do i go to find out how to set up my joystick so i can use the joystick to use the flight simulator game that i purchased from microsoft?

Hi,

1.       What happens when you connect the joy stick?

2.       Do you get any error message?

3.       Which version of Windows are you using?

Perform the steps mentioned below and check if it helps:

Step 1:

Flight Simulator X: Using a Joystick

http://www.microsoft.com/en-us/download/details.aspx?id=16624

Step 2:

Usually, Windows vista /7 will find and automatically install the necessary drivers when you plug your game controller into your computer.

a) Connect the Joystick to the USB port through the adapter.

b) See if it gets detected.

c) Windows should recognize the new hardware and set it up to work properly.

If not install the relevant drivers for joystick for the manufacturers website.

Step 3:

I suggest you to follow these steps and check for the device.

1. In Control Panel, open Game Controllers. To do this, use one of the following methods:

a. Click Start, typejoy.cpl in the Start Search box, and then press ENTER.

2. Click your game controller, and then click Properties.
3. On the Test tab, test the game controller to verify functionality.

Here is the link:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/831361

Hope this helps.