pr0 file, I think you have to hit the button that looks like a targeting reticle with a blue center (it says 'Profile' when you hover your mouse over it). It has a section called 'Programming' and this is where you can load in. You also now have access to a program called ST (no idea what this stands for).I'm still not sure what the correct setting for this should be since there's no explanation whatsoever for what it does but I've seen this mentioned a few places and it took me forever to find it.

The important reason for doing this is that allows you to check or uncheck a box called 'Enable Clutch Mode'.

Installing the software changes the options in the Windows 10 Settings panel for Game Controllers.

If you hit 'Show all downloads' then they aren't in order so finding the latest version and the 64 bit version of that is a pain in the tookus. They show one installer (they 'autodetect the OS') but it's for x86. Minor gripe here - Logitech's site is atrocious.

Go to Logitech's site (because they apparently bought Saitek at some point) and download and install the latest software (this appears to be 8.0.213.0 as of 14Feb2021 although that version is from 24Sep2018).

What are the steps to get a functional HOTAS in ED that I can then go in and modify the buttons after getting at least something basic and functional?

New computer (new for what we're doing, not brand new), HOTAS never before plugged into it, and a fresh install of ED. Is there not a post somewhere that describes how to configure the X52 for ED? Imagine a blank slate. I just spent 2 hours digging through the forums here and elsewhere and trying to get my old Saitek X52 Pro to behave properly in Elite Dangerous and I can't figure out the right combination to get it to work right.

Elite dangerous G saitek x52 pro