

- #DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING INSTALL#
- #DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING DRIVER#
- #DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING UPGRADE#
- #DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING FULL#
- #DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING SOFTWARE#
While there are very few controller driver updates compared to some other hardware on the PC you should still check for updates. If the Elden Ring controller is still not working, launch the Steam client > View > Big Picture Mode > Library > Games > Elden Ring > Manage Games > From Steam Input, select Controller Options > Force On the Chang the Steam Input Per-Game Settings > restart the Steam client. Once you have disabled those tasks, close the Steam client as well and start it again. You need to open the Task Manager and disable all controller-related tasks expect the controller you want to use.
#DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING SOFTWARE#
If you own and use multiple controllers from different manufacturers and have their software running, you may be confusing the Steam client. Open Task Manager and Disable Other Controller Software If Steam is not listing your controller, follow the next step. After you have checked your respective controller, try to launch the game and check if the controller is working. The options available are Xbox, PS4, Switch, and Generic. Go to Steam > Settings > Controller > General controller settings > check the box for the controller you want to use. Besides that, there are a bunch of other things you can do. With Steam, you will have a better experience. First, if you are on other launchers like Epic, it’s best to use Steam’s ‘” Add a Non-Steam Game to My Library” feature and play the game on Steam as the client has a better controller than any other in the market. There are a number of things you can do to fix the Elden Ring controller not working. Before you launch the game, ensure that the keryboard and mouse are disconnected.įix Elden Ring PS4, PS5, and Xbox Controller Not Working.Disable the Steam overlay as that can also casue problems sometimes.If you have Vjoy installed, delete the software as it’s casuing issues with the game.

Keep reading to find out.īefore you proceed with the rest of the guide, here are some things that have worked for other users. If you have run into the issue of Elden Ring DualShock, DualSense, and Xbox controller not working, there may be a few things you can do.
#DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING INSTALL#
You need it in Shared Mode for HIDHide to work).Fix Elden Ring PS4, PS5, and Xbox Controller Not Working Configure your Controller on Steam Open Task Manager and Disable Other Controller Software Change the Steam Input Per-Game Settings Ensure the Controller Driver is updated Install DS4Windows for PS4 and PS5 Controllers Disconnect Bluetooth Devices In DS's "Settings" tab, UNCHECK the box at the Top-Left that says "Hide DS4 Controller" (this box is "Shared Mode" when unchecked, and "Exclusive Mode" when checked. Mark them.Īfter all of this, ensure your controllers are still connected, ensure HIDHide settings are correct, and then open DS4Windows. With your devices connected, you should see some empty check boxes. Under the "Devices" Tab, check all the boxes at the bottom. You need to run the HidHide Config Manager, next (check Desktop for shortcut).

Once connected via BT, plug them in via USB (optional I just like to keep them charged up while playing). Put your controllers in Share Mode (hold PS and Share for 3 sec), and then connect them to your PC via Bluetooth. CLOSE DS4WINDOWS BEFORE CONTINUING (can't be running for next steps). HidHide is what allows DS4Windows to take control of the controllers instead of Windows' normal processes. On first-run, make sure you install the ViGEmBus Driver AND HidHide Drivers. Used to use SCPToolkit on my old Win10 PC, but it didn't work for my new Win11. I'm a PC gamer, but occasionally play arcade games, etc. UPDATE2: another round of uninstalling and reinstalling HIDHide and fidgeting with the configs and things did end up working as needed. If I get the rest worked out I'll yell but it does look like there's a problem with HIDHide and Win11.
#DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING FULL#
UPDATE: I thought this worked, and does seem to have some effect, but it ends up really confusing something with Joystick Gremlin (sort of similar to your DS4Windows app in use but for full joysticks). However I did ALMOST manage to get mine working:ġ) Delete \program files\Nefarius Software Solutions eu Ģ) Run the HIDHide MSI download and chose "remove"Ĥ) Run the MSI again, to install this time HIDHide existed and worked prior, but not after upgrade.
#DS4WINDOWS NOT WORKING UPGRADE#
I did a 10->11 upgrade last night to access some WSL features (unrelated to your issue) that don't work in 10 and today went to play a game that needs 2 devices hidden. I found this thread while searching "Windows 11 HIDHide".ĭid you upgrade from Win10 to Win11 or do a fresh install of Win11?
