How to Solve DS4 Windows Not Working Problem

DS4 Windows is a particular tool which is capable of emulating Sony’s DualShock 4 or DS4 controller easily. Yes, it’s so cool but what if DS4 is not working properly? So some factors are:

• Update in Windows 10 can cause restriction in using DS4 controller and may lead to stoppage of DS4 controller. 
• If there are issues with the device driver then DS4 may not be able to detect the controller easily.
• If the controller is disabled by DS4 Windows, it cannot be easily detected by DS4 Windows.

So how to solve the problem of DS4 windows not working properly here. 

Fixed: DS4 Windows Not Working

Fix 1: Re-Enable DS4 Controller

During the gaming session, this problem often pops up in between and the controller is also disabled automatically. This only requires you to correct the problem by re-enabling the controller. For the same, follow these steps mentioned below.

Step 1: Open the Run command where you need to only press the Win key along with R. Now type devmgmt.msc and press Enter.

Step 2: Double click ‘Human Interface Devices’ and expand it. Now right click on ‘HID Compliant game controller’. From the drop down menu, choose the ‘Enable Device’ option. 

Now check if it is detected by DS4 Windows.

Fix 2: Uninstall DS4 Controller

When the DS4 controller is not working for you, uninstall it from the Control Panel easily. However, before taking any action, make sure that you close the DS4 Windows and unplug it properly. Done? Now follow the steps below.

Step 1: Type ‘control panel’ in the search box and choose Control Panel from the results.

Step 2: In the next pop up window, choose ‘Devices & Printers’. In this list, right click on the DS4 controller and choose the ‘Remove device’ option. 

Step 3: Click Yes in the next window.

Step 4: It’s time to plug in the DS4 controller and open the DS4 window. 

Fix 3: Install PS4 Remote Play App For Windows 10

Although this is a little complex feature for most of the Windows users, many of the downloaders have proved it to be efficient. For this method, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Download and install the PS4 remote play from the website.

Step 2: Once installed, launch Device Manager from the search box.

Step 3: On this page, find and right click Wireless Controller Driver. Finally, click Uninstall here.

Step 4: As soon as uninstallation takes place, you can just connect DS4 to Windows. This helps in downloading drivers automatically.

Step 5: Setup DS4 Windows without connecting the controller and download as well as install it.

Step 6: It’s time to connect the controller. At this point, DS4 Windows controllers cannot be managed.

Fix 4: Uninstall Latest Update Of Windows 10

As per reports, the DS4 Windows usually acts after a Windows 10 update. This means you just need to uninstall the latest Windows 10 update done previously. To do so, follow the steps.

Step 1: Open Windows settings by pressing the Win + I key.

Step 2: See ‘Update and Security’, right click the ‘View installed update history’ from right side of the page.

Step 3: See the update history list. Choose the update that took place, right click on it and click Uninstall. 

Fix 5: Update Driver

This is a completely easy process where you just need to install an application called Smart Driver Care.

It is very easy to download and install the application as this just scans out all the outdated software available in the system and updates them instantly. The scanning speed is also pretty much amazing and can do the job perfectly. The best part is that one click does all the job in one go.

Conclusion

We hope that you have found out how to solve DS4 Windows not working properly already and will be able to use the controller as smoothly as you thought before. We recommend you to try all the methods mentioned above and also go for downloading Smart Driver Care in the system for keeping a good check on drivers. As a lot of functions depend on the driver’s status, it is best to make sure that drivers are in good condition.