{"id":31720,"date":"2025-10-31T17:28:35","date_gmt":"2025-10-31T11:58:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/?p=31720"},"modified":"2026-04-08T11:41:25","modified_gmt":"2026-04-08T06:11:25","slug":"ds4-windows-not-working","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/ds4-windows-not-working\/","title":{"rendered":"Fixed &#8211; DS4Windows Not Working\/ Driver Not Installing Issue"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DS4Windows is an open-source gaming application that is available free of cost. It allows gamers to use the PlayStation controllers on Windows PC by emulating an Xbox controller. Generally, Xbox controllers are easily connected to Windows PC as their parent company is the same &#8211; Microsoft. However, PlayStation controllers belong to Sony and must be emulated as Xbox controllers to get connected to Windows. The DS4Windows also helps users to remap buttons, customize the light bar, and create different profiles. This guide will help readers fix issues like DS4Windows not working or not detecting the controller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ds4-windows.com\/?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Click here to visit the official website of DS4Windows<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Common Reasons for DS4Windows Not Working\/Not Installing<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"text-align: justify;\">\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">DS4 requires admin rights to function properly on Windows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some drivers are corrupted or missing, like the ViGEmBus driver.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outdated or unsigned drivers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Temporary block by Windows Security.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Methods to Fix the DS4Windows Not Working Problem<\/h2>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 1: Run DS4Windows As Administrator<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first solution to fix the DS4Windows not working issue is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/enable-hidden-administrator-account\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">grant admin rights<\/a> to the app. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Close DS4Windows completely.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Right-click the DS4Windows.exe \u2192 Run as Administrator.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31242\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Run-as-Administrator.webp\" alt=\"Run as Administrator\" width=\"313\" height=\"297\" sizes=\"(max-width: 313px) 100vw, 313px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Plug in your controller again.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. This ensures DS4Windows can access driver-level permissions.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 2: Reinstall The ViGEmBus Driver<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Moving on, if you are getting issues like the DS4 driver not installing, then you must reinstall the ViGEmBus driver. This is the main driver that allows DS4Windows to emulate Xbox controllers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Open DS4Windows \u2192 Settings \u2192 Controller\/Driver Setup.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click \u201cInstall ViGEmBus Driver\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. If it fails or shows installed but not working, then press Windows + R, and type the following command.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>appwiz.cpl<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. From the list of installed apps, uninstall ViGEm Bus Driver.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Download and reinstall from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/vigembus.com\/download\/?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official site<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31721\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/ViGEm-Bus-Driver.webp\" alt=\"ViGEm Bus Driver\" width=\"550\" height=\"196\" sizes=\"(max-width: 550px) 100vw, 550px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Restart your PC and reopen DS4Windows.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 3: Install the HidHide and FakerInput Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are another set of drivers that can help fix the DS4 driver not installing issue. Some controllers need these for proper input handling. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Go to DS4Windows \u2192 Settings \u2192 Controller\/Driver Setup, then install these drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/ds4-windows.com\/download\/hidhide\/?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">HidHide Driver<\/a><br \/>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Ryochan7\/FakerInput?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">FakerInput Driver<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31722\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/HidHide-and-FakerInput-Drivers.webp\" alt=\"HidHide and FakerInput Drivers\" width=\"531\" height=\"352\" sizes=\"(max-width: 531px) 100vw, 531px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Restart your PC after installation.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 4: Allow Drivers in Windows Security<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some experts state that the Windows Security antivirus might block certain drivers. You need to change the settings to fix the DS4Windows not working problem. Follow these steps if Windows blocks unsigned drivers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Go to Settings \u2192 Privacy &amp; Security \u2192 Windows Security \u2192 Device Security \u2192 Core Isolation \u2192 Memory Integrity.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31723\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Device-Security.webp\" alt=\"Device Security\" width=\"716\" height=\"433\" sizes=\"(max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Turn off Memory Integrity temporarily.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Restart the PC and install drivers again.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. You can turn Memory Integrity back on afterward.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 5: Remove Conflicting Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A group of experts has recommended removing old drivers that may conflict with DS4Windows drivers. These include old DualShock or Bluetooth drivers. Here is what you need to do to fix the issue.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Win + X \u2192 Device Manager<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Expand these driver categories.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>Human Interface Devices<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Bluetooth<br \/>\n<\/b><b>Universal Serial Bus Controllers<\/b><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-29026\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2022\/02\/human-interface-device-manager.webp\" alt=\"human interface device manager\" width=\"712\" height=\"523\" sizes=\"(max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Right-click any \u201cHID-compliant game controller\u201d or DualShock device \u2192 Uninstall.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Reconnect your controller and restart the PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 6: Update Windows and .NET Framework<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows updates have resolved many major and minor issues. If you are facing DS4Windows not working errors, then you can update Windows and install the latest version of .NET Framework.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Go to Settings \u2192 Windows Update \u2192 Check for Updates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31724\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/NET-6-Runtime-Download.webp\" alt=\".NET 6+ Runtime Download\" width=\"575\" height=\"272\" sizes=\"(max-width: 575px) 100vw, 575px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Install the latest <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/dotnet.microsoft.com\/en-us\/download\/dotnet?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.NET 6+ Runtime<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the official website.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 7: Use the Latest DS4Windows Version<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In order to fix DS4 not detecting controller issues, some experts insist that you reinstall the latest version of the DS4Windows app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download the latest DS4Windows (Ryochan7 version) from the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/github.com\/Ryochan7\/DS4Windows\/releases?utm_source=systweakblog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31725\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/10\/Latest-DS4Windows-Version.webp\" alt=\"Latest DS4Windows Version\" width=\"693\" height=\"320\" sizes=\"(max-width: 693px) 100vw, 693px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Extract the ZIP, replace old files, and reopen as admin.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 8: Check for Steam\/Other Software Conflicts<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disabling Steam Input for PlayStation controllers can also fix DS4 not recognizing controller. Here are the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. In Steam \u2192 Settings \u2192 Controller \u2192 General Controller Settings \u2192 Uncheck \u201cPlayStation Configuration Support\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Close any other apps like InputMapper, DSX, or JoyToKey.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 9: Update your DS4 Windows<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Experts have also recommended updating the DS4 Windows installation by using the DS4Updater tool. This tool can search for updates on its own server and notify the user. Adhere to the on-screen instructions to download and install any updates that are released by the developer. There is a scenario in which no updates are displayed by this tool. In such cases, you need to uninstall the entire DS4Windows tool and reinstall the latest version.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 10: Reconnect or Re-Pair Your Controller<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If DS4Windows doesn\u2019t detect your controller, then you could try to repair the controller.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For a wired connection, use these steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Try another USB port (preferably USB 2.0).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Avoid front panel ports or USB hubs.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Use a high-quality data cable (not a charge-only cable).<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><b>For Bluetooth connection, use these steps:<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Go to Settings \u2192 Bluetooth &amp; devices \u2192 Devices.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Remove the Wireless Controller.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Press and hold the Share + PS buttons on your controller until the light blinks rapidly.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Re-pair via Bluetooth.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Launch DS4Windows again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 11: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Temporary)<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes Windows blocks unsigned or custom drivers like ViGEmBus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press Windows + I \u2192 System \u2192 Recovery.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Under Advanced startup, click Restart now.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. After a restart, go to Troubleshoot \u2192 Advanced options \u2192 Startup Settings \u2192 Restart.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Press 7 or F7 to select Disable driver signature enforcement.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Reinstall the ViGEmBus driver.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Once installed, reboot normally \u2014 the driver will continue to work.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 12: Uninstall and reinstall the controller driver<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another important troubleshooting method to fix the DS4Windows not working is to reinstall the controller driver. Here are the steps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Unplug your controller.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Press Windows + R, type Control Panel, and press Enter.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Click on &#8220;Devices and Printers&#8221; under &#8220;Hardware and Sound&#8221;.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-24031\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/08\/Hardware-and-Sound-option.webp\" alt=\"Hardware and Sound option\" width=\"737\" height=\"420\" sizes=\"(max-width: 737px) 100vw, 737px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Find your controller, right-click it, and select &#8220;Properties&#8221;.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Go to the &#8220;Hardware&#8221; tab and double-click the &#8220;HID-compliant game controller&#8221;.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Select the &#8220;Driver&#8221; tab and click &#8220;Uninstall Device&#8221;.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Unplug the controller, restart your PC, then plug the controller back in.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 13: Reinstall DS4Windows Completely<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If the app is corrupted or misconfigured, then you can try a reinstall of the DS4Windows app.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press <\/span><b>Windows + R<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, type &#8211; %Appdata%<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Delete the folder named <\/span><b>DS4Windows<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (this resets settings).<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Uninstall DS4Windows via <\/span><b>Apps &amp; Features<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Download the latest version from the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">official website<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Extract the ZIP \u2192 Run <\/span><b>DS4Windows.exe<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2192 Complete setup again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Method 14: Update Drivers<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The final step recommended to fix DS4 not detecting controllers is to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/how-to-update-intel-chipset-drivers-for-windows\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">update the Chipset<\/a> and Bluetooth driver. There are three ways to update the drivers, and we have explained all of them in detail below.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">a.) Update drivers using the OEM website<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Visit the official website of your PC manufacturer or motherboard manufacturer and download the chipset and Bluetooth drivers. You will generally receive updated drivers from the manufacturer\u2019s website. Install these drivers to update your PC, and this will resolve the error.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">b.) Update drivers using the Device Manager<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Device Manager is a free driver updater tool that can help update chipset and other drivers on your PC. Here are the steps to use this tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Press the Windows key and type \u201cDevice Manager\u201d.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Click on the best match result with the same name.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. In the new window, click on driver categories like Bluetooth, System Devices, and Firmware to reveal more items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-31443\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Device-Manager-1-1.webp\" alt=\"Device Manager\" width=\"375\" height=\"540\" sizes=\"(max-width: 375px) 100vw, 375px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the corresponding device driver and choose Update Driver from the context menu.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Follow the onscreen instructions to update the driver.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Restart your PC.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4 style=\"text-align: justify;\">c.) Update Drivers Using Advanced Driver Updater<\/h4>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Advanced Driver Updater is a third-party driver updater software that allows users to scan, identify, and fix driver issues with a few mouse clicks. Here is what you need to do.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Download and install Advanced Driver Updater using the Download button provided below.<br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"download_buttons_section\"><p style=\"text-align: justify;display:none;\" class=\"downloadnow-btn-show os-windows\" data-eventsource=\"DownloadNow_post_button\"><a data-param=\"systweakblog,wp_json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/31720,pos-1,135\" data-operation=\"iframe\" class=\"ds-download-link \" rel=\"nofollow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/download-product\/adu\/w\/31720\/1\" onclick=\"gtag('event', 'ProductDownloadSysBlog', { 'event_label' :'ds4-windows-not-working', 'event_category':'windows-1' });\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/bg.systweak.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/plugins\/download-button-shortcode-new\/images\/window_btn.png\" alt=\"download\" width=\"250\" height=\"65\"><\/a><\/p><\/div>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Open the app via shortcut and click on the Start Scan Now Button.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30379\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Advanced-Driver-Updater_1.webp\" alt=\"Advanced-Driver-Updater_1\" width=\"694\" height=\"533\" sizes=\"(max-width: 694px) 100vw, 694px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. After the scan is complete, a list of driver issues will appear on the screen.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-30380\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.systweak.com\/content\/wp\/bg_systweak_com\/uploads\/2024\/07\/Advanced-Driver-Updater_update-driver.webp\" alt=\"Advanced-Driver-Updater_update-driver\" width=\"706\" height=\"543\" sizes=\"(max-width: 706px) 100vw, 706px\" \/><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Click on the Update link next to each driver that requires an update.<br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Reboot the computer after all updates have been completed.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"text-align: justify;\">Conclusion: Have You Fixed The Issue?<\/h3>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This brings an end to our journey of resolving issues like the DS4 driver not installing or DS4Windows not working. We hope that the above-mentioned resolutions have helped fix the issue, and you can play games with your PlayStation controllers on a Windows PC. We would love to hear all about your gaming experience in the comments section below.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Recommended :<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.systweak.com\/blogs\/ps4-controller-not-working-on-pc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PS4 Controller Not Working on PC: Ways to Troubleshoot &amp; Fix<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DS4Windows is an open-source gaming application that is available free of cost. It allows gamers to use the PlayStation controllers on Windows PC by emulating an Xbox controller. Generally, Xbox controllers are easily connected to Windows PC as their parent company is the same &#8211; Microsoft. 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