U-706 Joystick Driver -

Create per-application profiles and bind them to executables if supported.

Finding the authentic driver in 2026 is more challenging than it was in 2004. The original manufacturer (often labeled as "DragonRise Inc." on the PCB) no longer hosts the files. Here are the three safest sources:

Cause: Windows Update overwrote the custom driver.
Solution: Use the Group Policy Editor (gpedit.msc) → Computer Configuration → Administrative Templates → System → Device Installation → "Prevent installation of devices not described by other policy settings." Then blacklist the generic HID driver for your U-706's hardware ID. u-706 joystick driver