If you cannot get pressure sensitivity working after following these steps, consider moving to (free, open-source) – it supports the CTL-470 natively and works on modern Windows 10/11 without the Wacom bloatware.

Solving the Wacom Bamboo CTL-470 Driver Puzzle on Windows 10

Check that your USB port is USB 2.0 (not 3.0) – some users report better stability on legacy ports. Last tested: Windows 10 22H2 (October 2024 update)

If you are holding onto a (often sold as the Bamboo Connect or Pen tablet), you have a reliable, classic pen tablet. However, you have likely discovered a major headache: Wacom no longer provides official drivers for this device on Windows 10.