[Fixed] Easy Ways How To Fix The DS4Windows Not Detecting Controller Error Beginner’s Guide

Are you having trouble connecting your controller? You’re all set to play, but without your controller, it’s game over.

You are not the only gamer experiencing this issue. Fortunately, resolving this quandary does not necessitate a difficult hack. This article will show you how to connect your controller and get back to playing games.

In Windows 11, DS4Windows does not detect the controller.

Many DS4Windows users have reported issues with Windows 11 recognizing their controllers. DS4Windows was created to work with Windows 10. If you’ve recently upgraded to Windows 11, this is a common issue. You have two options for resolving your issue and returning to gaming.

Re-enabling your controller is sometimes the solution. Follow the steps below to accomplish this:

1. Exit DS4Windows and unplug your controller.
2. To open the prompt menu, right-click on the “Windows Start Menu” and select “Run.”
3. In the box, type “devmgmt.msc” and press “Enter.”
4. Select “Human Interface Devices” from the “Device Manager Menu.”
5. Select “Disable device” from the context menu when you right-click on “HID-compliant game controller.”
6. After a brief delay, right-click on “HID-compliant game controller” and choose “Enable device.”
7. Launch DS4Windows and reconnect the controller. Check to see if your controller has been detected.

If your controller is still not being detected, you can try uninstalling and reconnecting your DS4Windows controller. Follow these steps to learn how to do it:

1. Make sure DS4Windows is closed and your controller is unplugged.
2. Right-click on the “Windows Start Menu” to open the prompt menu.
3. Enter “Control Panel” and press “Enter.”
4. Navigate to “Hardware and Sound,” then select “Devices and Printers.”
5. Connect your DS4Windows controller once more.
6. On the screen, a gamepad icon will appear. Right-click it and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
7. Tap twice on “HID-compliant game controller” in the “Hardware” tab.
8. Navigate to the “Driver” tab and select “Uninstall Device.”
9. Launch DS4Windows. Your controller should be recognized now.

In Windows 7, DS4Windows does not detect the controller.

You are not the only one who is having trouble with Windows 7 detecting your controller. Fortunately, there are several quick fixes for this common issue.

This problem has two solutions. The first is to reinstall the DS4Windows driver, while the second is to deactivate and reactivate the DS4 controller. One of the two methods described below should suffice to get you back into gaming.

Follow these steps to learn how to reinstall the DS4Windows driver:

1. Unplug your controller and exit DS4Windows.
2. In the “Search” tool, enter “Control Panel” and press “Enter.”
3. Go to the “Hardware and Sound” tab.
4. Reattach your controller. On the screen, a new pop-up will appear.
5. Select “Properties” from the context menu when you right-click on the icon.
6. Select “Hardware” and then double-click “HID-compliant game controller.”
7. Double-tap on the “Driver” tab.
8. Select “Uninstall Device” from the “Driver” tab.
9. Reboot your computer if the controller is not detected.

If this method does not work, you can disable and re-enable your DS4 controller. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Make sure DS4Windows is closed and your controller is unplugged.
2. In the “Search Bar,” type “Device Manager” and press Enter.
3. Find and select “Human Interface Devices.”
4. Look for the words “HID-compliant game controller” or “Sound, Video, and Game Controllers.”
5. Right-click on the one installed on your system. Choose “Disable.”
6. After a brief delay, click “Enable.”
7. Relaunch DS4Windows. Your controller should be recognized now.

PS5 Controller Not Detected by DS4Windows

There are a couple of things you can try if DS4Windows isn’t detecting your PS5 controller. To begin, re-enable your controller. If that doesn’t work, you can try uninstalling and reconnecting your DS4Windows controller. One of these solutions should do the trick and allow you to resume gaming.

To re-enable your PS5 controller, follow these steps:

1. Exit DS4Windows and make sure your controller is not connected.
2. To access the prompt menu, right-click the “Windows Start Menu” and select “Run.”
3. In the window, type “devmgmt.msc” and press “Enter.”
4. Select “Human Interface Devices” from the “Device Manager Menu.”
5. Select “Disable device” from the context menu after right-clicking on “HID-compliant game controller.”
6. Return to “HID-compliant game controller” and click “Enable device.”
7. Connect your controller again and launch DS4Windows. Check to see if your controller has been detected.

If your PS5 controller is still giving you trouble, you can try uninstalling and reconnecting it. To do so, follow these steps:

1. Turn off DS4Windows and unplug your controller.
2. Right-click on the “Windows Start Menu” to open the prompt menu.
3. In the box, type “Control Panel” and press “Enter.”
4. Navigate to “Hardware and Sound” and then to “Devices and Printers.”
5. Connect your DS4Windows controller once more.
6. A gamepad icon will appear on the screen. Right-click it and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
7. Navigate to the “Hardware” tab and double-click “HID-compliant game controller.”
8. Select the “Driver” tab and then click “Uninstall Device.”
9. Start DS4Windows. Your controller should be recognized now.
10. Exit DS4Windows and unplug your controller.
11. Right-click on the “Windows Start Menu” to open the prompt menu.
12. In the box, type “Control Panel” and press “Enter.”
13. Navigate to “Hardware and Sound” and then to “Devices and Printers.”
14. Connect your DS4Windows controller once more.
15. A gamepad icon will appear on the screen. Right-click it and select “Properties” from the drop-down menu.
16. Navigate to the “Hardware” tab and double-click “HID-compliant game controller.”
17. Navigate to the “Driver” tab and click the “Uninstall Device” button.
18. Start DS4Windows. Your controller should be recognized now.

DS4Windows is unable to 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 options for dealing with this issue. You can either ensure that your PC is Bluetooth enabled and toggle the switch, or you can remove and re-add the device.

To connect your controller to Bluetooth, perform the following steps:

1. Check that Bluetooth is turned on in your PC by going to the “Start Menu” and selecting “Settings.”
2. Go to “Devices,” then “Bluetooth.”
3. Make sure that the Bluetooth toggle switch is turned on. If it’s already in the “on” position, toggle it off and back on.
4. Switch on your controller.
5. Hold down the “PlayStation+Share” buttons on the controller until the lights start flashing.
6. Your computer should now be connected to the controller.

Follow these steps to remove and re-add your Bluetooth controller:

1. Restart your computer and make sure your controller has at least a 10% charge.
2. Type “Control Panel” into the “Search” tool and select it.
3. Find and select “View devices and printers.”
4. Locate “Bluetooth PS4 controller,” right-click, and then select “Remove device,” followed by “Yes.”
5. Run DS4Windows and navigate to “Settings.”
6. Select “Controller/Driver Setup” from the “Hide DS4 Controller” menu.
7. Close this window and navigate to “Bluetooth Settings.”
8. Using your controller, press the “PlayStation+Share” buttons until the lights flash.
9. Your controller should now be recognized.

Return to Gaming After Your Controller Is Detected

It can be aggravating when DS4Windows fails to recognize your controller. Sometimes all that is required is to uninstall and reinstall the software. Perhaps the solution was as simple as turning off and on your Bluetooth settings or pairing your controller again.

Have you encountered any problems with DS4Windows and your gaming controller? Did you follow the steps outlined in this article? Please share your thoughts in the comments section below.