The mouse and keyboard are the tried and tested companions for PC gaming. However, some modern games have a better gameplay experience with a controller instead. (e.g., Fall Guys) Users can also take advantage of the haptic motor built into controllers for an added immersion.
If you own a Playstation 4, I bet you’d like to use the controllers sometimes for PC gaming.
However, unlike competitor Xbox’s controllers, they are not natively compatible with Windows. You will need to install a third-party app before you are ready to play with your PS4 controller on your PC. This is where DS4Windows gets on the floor.
But the DS4Windows also sometimes run into a problem and infuriate you. Fixing the problems with DS4Windows is not that problematic.
This article will discuss the various troubleshooting methods you can apply when your DS4Windows is not working.
Why is my DS4Windows Not Detecting My Controller
How to Fix DS4Windows Not Working
DS4Windows serves as an emulator when you want to use PS4 for gaming on your PC. But your expectations can be all in vain if DS4Windows does not even recognize your controller.
I have listed seven fixes below to help you sort out this problem. Let’s dive straight into it!
Enable DS4 Controller From Device Manager
You should first check if your DS4 controller is disabled in the device manager. There might be multiple reasons why your controller disables itself. If it is the case, you must re-enable it before it can start working again. Follow these steps to enable your controller from the device manager:
Then connect your controller and see thecontrollertab inside DS4 windows. It should be detected now.
Run DS4 Updater Tool
If you are running an older version of DS4Windows, it might be causing the issue. DS4Windows itself provides anupdater tool.you’re able to update it from there easily. Follow these steps:
This tool will install updates if any are available.
Update Your Bluetooth Drivers
If you connect your controller via Bluetooth, outdated Bluetooth drivers can cause the issue. To update theBluetooth drivers:
The problem should now be fixed if the Bluetooth driver was the issue.
Note: While using Bluetooth, you shouldproperly pair your devicewith your PC. Improper pairing can cause issues even if you have updated Bluetooth drivers. Also, be sure you are within the Bluetooth coverage range.
Re-install DS4Windows
If updating from the DS4 Updater tool did not work, you can download and re-install the latest version of DS4Windows from their website. Follow these steps:
Now connect your DS4 controller, and it should be detected.
Uninstall the Game Controller Driver
If you re-installed the DS4Windows and are still facing the issue, consider re-installing the game controller driver. Uninstalling the driver and replugging your controller will re-install it, and you should not face any issues. Follow these steps:
It will uninstall your controller. After that, unplug it and reboot your computer. Now reconnect your controller, and DS4Windows should detect it.
Uninstall or Install the Latest Windows Update
If your PC has new updates available, it might be causing issues with the PS4 controller. You canroll back the updatesanytime if the new update will even create the problem. Go toSettings>Update & Security>Windows UpdateandCheck for Updates. If any updates are available, download and install them.
On the contrary, If you just updated your Windows and started facing issues with your PS4 controller driver, you need to uninstall the updates. There might be certain bugs in the updates which can be causing the problem. To uninstall the Windows updates, follow these steps:
