How to Fix DS4Windows Not Detecting Controller Error

Are you having trouble connecting your controller? You're ready to play, but without your controller, the game ends. Read on to learn how to fix the DS4Windows controller not being detected error.

You're not the only player experiencing this issue. DS4Windows was initially developed by InhexSTER , and was then acquired by Elctrobrains. Later, it was recreated by Jays2KingsNow, it is maintained by Ryochan7You may have an older version with files that are no longer used. One of these files includes the “Scarlett.Crush Productions Virtual Bus Driver” (ScpVBus) (originally developed for the SCP Toolkit and used in DS4Windows), which has been replaced by the “Virtual Gamepad Emulation Bus Driver” (ViGEmBus) and the “Virtual Gamepad Emulation Client Libraries” (ViGEmClient.)

Fortunately, resolving this dilemma doesn't require a difficult hack. This article will walk you through the steps to connect your controller and get you back to gaming.

DS4Windows not detecting controller in Windows 11

Many DS4Windows users have experienced issues getting their controllers to be recognized by Windows 11. DS4Windows was originally designed for Windows 10 but now supports Windows 11.

If you're still having issues with DS4Windows not detecting your PS4/PS5 controller in Windows 11, you may have outdated drivers and libraries installed from previous DS4Windows versions or other controller software.

Visit the console's websites for uninstallation information. Also, make sure that no other programs are using outdated drivers/libraries, as these are often used by other programs.

Another common problem is when you recentlyUpdate to Windows 11.

You can try two methods to solve your problem.

Sometimes the solution is to re-enable your console. To do this, follow these steps:

1. close DS4Windows Disconnect the console from the computer.
3. Right click on Windows Start Menu and select "employment" To open the claim menu.
4. Type "Devmgmt.msc" In the box and click on "Enter".                             
5. of Device Manager menu , Locate “Human Interface Devices”               
6. Right click on HID-compliant game controller And choose “Disable the device.”
7. Wait a moment, right click on HID-compliant game controller , and select Enable device.
8. Open DS4Windows Reconnect your controller, then check if it is detected.

If you're still having trouble detecting your controller, you can try uninstalling the DS4Windows controller and reconnecting it. To learn how to do this, follow these instructions:

1. Make sure to close DS4Windows And disconnect your console.
2. Open the prompt menu by right-clicking on Windows Start Menu.
3. Type "Control Panel" And press Enter.                                             
4. Locate Hardware and Sound and click Devices and printers.
5. Reconnect the controller. DS4Windows On your computer. The gamepad icon will appear on the screen. Devices and printers. Right click wireless controller Or whatever the gamepad says, then choose "Characteristics" from the dropdown menu.
6. Select tab “Hardware” Double click on HID-compliant game console.
7. Go to the tab "driver" and click "Uninstall device".
8. Open “DS4Windows”. Your controller should now be detected.

DS4Windows not detecting controller in Windows 7

You're not the only one having trouble detecting your controller when Windows 7 fails. Fortunately, this common problem has several quick fixes.

There are two solutions to this problem. The first is to reinstall the DS4Windows driver, while the second fix is to disable and re-enable the DS4 controller. One of the two methods described below should be all you need to do to get back to playing.

To learn how to reinstall the DS4Windows driver, follow these steps:

1. Disconnect the console from the computer and shut down. “DS4Windows”.
2. Using the tool "Research" , write "control Board" And press "Enter".             
3. Select an option Hardware and Sound.   
4. Reconnect your controller. A new pop-up window will appear on the screen.
5. Right click on the icon and select "Properties".
6. Click on the tab “Hardware” Double click on HID-compliant game console.
7. Choose tab "driver" Double click.
8. From the tab "driver" , Locate "Uninstall device".
9. If the controller is not detected,Restart your computer.

If this method doesn't resolve your issue, you can disable and re-enable the DS4 controller. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Disconnect the console from the computer and shut down. DS4Windows.
2. of search bar , write "Device Manager" and click to open it.                   
3. Locate and click on “Human Interface Devices”.
4. Locate "HID-compliant game controller Or “Audio, video, and game controls.”
5. Right click on the device in your system and select “Disable the device.”
6. Wait a moment and then select “Enable device”.
7. Restart “DS4Windows.” Your controller should now be detected.

DS4Windows not detecting PS5 controller

If you are having issues with DS4Windows not detecting the controller, PS5 There are a few things you can do. First, you can re-enable your controller. If that doesn't help, you can uninstall the DS4Windows controller and then reconnect it. One of these methods should do the trick and get you back to playing.

To re-enable your PS5 controller, do the following:

1. Disconnect the console from the computer and shut down. “DS4Windows.”
2. Right click on Start menu In Windows, select "employment".       
3. Type "Devmgmt.msc" In the window and click on "Enter".                         
4. of "Device Manager" , Locate “Human Interface Devices”.                           
5. Right click on HID-compliant game controller and click “Disable the device.”
6. Go to HID-compliant game console again and select “Enable device”.
7. Reconnect your controller and open “DS4Windows”. Check if your controller is detected.

If your PS5 controller is still giving you issues, you can also try unplugging and reconnecting it. To do this, follow the steps below:

1. Disconnect the controller from the computer and shut down. DS4Windows.
2. Right click on Start menu And choose "employment".                             
3. Type "Control Panel" in the box and press "Enter" or click "OKAY".               
4. Look for Hardware and Sound and click “View devices and printers.”
5. Reconnect the controller. DS4Windows On the computer.
6. The gamepad icon appears on the screen. Devices and printersRight click on it and choose "Characteristics" from the dropdown menu.
7. Choose tab “Hardware” Double click on HID-compliant game console.
8. Switch to tab "driver" and select "Uninstall device".
9. turn on “DS4Windows”. Your controller should now be detected.
10. Disconnect the control unit and turn it off. DS4Windows.
11. Right click on Start menu.                                                   
12. Type "Control Panel" in the box and press Enter.                             
13. Look for Hardware and Sound and click “View devices and printers.”
14. Reconnect the DS4Windows controller.                     
15. The gamepad icon appears on the screen. Devices and printers. Right click on PS5 Wireless Controller Or whatever you say, choose "Properties".     
16. Click the tab “Hardware” Double-click on the function. “HID-compliant game controller”.
17. Switch to tab "driver" And choose “Uninstall device”.
18. turn on “DS4Windows”. Your controller should now be detected.

DS4Windows does not detect the controller via Bluetooth

If you're having trouble with DS4Windows not detecting your Bluetooth controller, you're not alone. Fortunately, there are a few things you can try to fix this issue. You can make sure Bluetooth is enabled on your computer and toggle the switch, or remove the device and add it again.

To pair your controller with Bluetooth, do the following:

1. tap on Start menu And choose Settings                                                     
2. Choose “Hardware” ثم Bluetooth and other devices.
3. Make sure to turn on "Bluetooth". Turn it off and then back on again to update it.
4. Turn on your console.                                               
5. Press the buttons PlayStation + Share On the console until its lights start flashing.
6. Your computer should now connect to the console.               

To remove and add your controller to Bluetooth, follow these steps:

1. Restart your computer and make sure your console has a 100% charge. 10% or higher.
2. Using the tool "Run" , write "Control Panel" And press "Enter" or click "OKAY".
3. Locate and click on “View devices and printers.”
4. Look for PS4 Bluetooth Controller , right click and select “Remove device” , Then "Yes".
5. turn on DS4Windows and select tab "Settings".
6. tap on “Hide DS4 controller” and click “Controller/Driver Setup”.
7. Locate "Bluetooth Settings" in window “Controller/Driver Setup”.
8. Press the buttons PlayStation + Share Using your controller until the lights flash.
9. Your console should now be detected.

Grab your controller, discover and get back to gaming.

It can be frustrating when DS4Windows doesn't detect your controller. Sometimes, all that's required is to uninstall and reconnect it. The fix might be simply toggling the Bluetooth settings off or pairing your controller again.

Are you experiencing issues with DS4Windows and your game console? Have you used the methods described in this article? Let us know in the comments section below.