Ds4 Controller Driver Didnt Install Correctly
DS4/PS4 Controller not recognized correctly. Sorry this didn't help. Thanks for marking this as the answer. Thoroughly research any product advertised on the sites before you decide to download and install it. Did this solve your problem? Sorry this didn't help. Install Steam login. If i understand correctly the 'Hide DS4 Controller' option is here to disable something related to emulation, so games that recognize PS4 controller works automatically. Without going through Xbox driver. Not sure about all that. But Anyway, it works for me. Microsoft.NET 4.5 or higher (needed to unzip the driver and for macros to work properly) DS4 Driver (Downloaded & Installed with DS4Windows) Microsoft 360 Driver (link inside DS4Windows, already installed on Windows 7 SP1 and higher or if you've used a 360 controller before) Sony DualShock 4 (This should be obvious) Micro USB cable.
Dualshock 4 Drivers don't install correctly when plugged in
I am trying to get a Dualshock 4 controller to work on my PC over a microUSB cable, but whenever I plug it in, the drivers do not install correctly. Windows gives me a 'Device driver software was not successfully installed' message. Troubleshooting figures out that there is an issue with the driver, but can never fix the issue.
Checking the properties of the USB Input Device in Device Manager gives me 'This device cannot start. (Code 10)' I can't update the driver because it says it is already up to date, and uninstalling and reinstalling doesn't change anything.
I've tried many things to get this to work. I have previously used a Dualshock 3 on this PC, so I uninstalled any SCPDriver and MotionJoy drivers. I have all the required things like Microsoft Xbox 360 accessories, any C++ Runtimes, DirectX Runtimes and .NET Frameworks. Tried installing and uninstalling SCPDrivers or DS4Windows in different patterns to see if it would work. Normally when I 'install' it, in Device Manager, it is located under Human Interface Devices as a USB Input Device.
One thing I did notice is that on this website http://www.makeuseof.com/tag/how-to-use-the-ps4-controller-on-your-mac-or-pc/, at '1.3 Connect the DualShock 4 Controller', the image is this. But when I try to install, I get this. I have the Xbox 360 Accessories installed but it recognizes it as a generic Wireless Controller. Not sure if that is the issue.
I am pretty sure it isn't something wonky with the controller itself or the microUSB cable, as I have installed it fine on other computers.
I can't seem to find anything else about this problem on the internet. It seems that the issues that people have with the Dualshock 4 are after actually plugging it in and installing.
EDIT: Found the issue. Turns out it was the micro USB cord I was using, despite the fact that it installed correctly on other computers. I just used my phone's micro USB and it installed fine.
I'm attempting to connect my PS4 controller to a laptop over the built-in bluetooth. I pair by either holding the ps button and options (which my laptop autodetects and pairs) or holding the ps button and share and then explicitly pairing using 'Add Bluetooth or other device'.
The pair succeeds but when I try to actually connect the controller (by pressing the ps button), the bar flashes then goes off. On the laptop it appears as 'Connected' very briefly then immediately switches to 'Driver error'.
I have previously managed to get it to connect without the driver error but it didn't actually work (buttons had no effect). Connecting via USB works fine.
Edit: I've now managed to get it to connect without the driver error again but nothing apart from windows' bluetooth devices screen detects it.
I've tried updating drivers and multiple reinstalls with no luck.
I don't actually own a PS4 (I bought this controller especially to use with my laptop). I'd really appreciate any help as I'm rather short on USB ports.
3 Answers
You mentioned you updated the drivers, but DS4 has no official driver on Windows 10 so I assume you are using an unofficial driver like DS4Windows.
There was a change to Windows that broke DS4Windows and effectively renders the DS4 device unusable until the user manually re-enables it. To work around this issue, you'll need to re-enable the DS4 and use a patched version of DS4Windows.
The Jays2Kings version is no longer being maintained and doesn't have a fix for this issue. If you were previously using this version, it's recommended that you update to Ryochan7's fork:
More info about the device detection issue and how to fix your DS4 here:
You cannot use the PS4 controller over Bluetooth without purchasing the 'PS4 DualShock USB Wireless Adaptor', or using the USB cable. If you want to save yourself some money, using a USB cable is the easiest option.
Unfortunately, either option will take up a USB port on your laptop.
Below is a screenshot from the MacOS version of PS4 Remote Play app, indicating the two ways in which the DS4 will work. The Windows version of the Remote Play app has a similar message. I understand that you may not be using the Remote Play app on your own PC, but the message is a good indicator of what is supported.
I have a similar problem on my MacBook. My controller connected successfully at the first time, but failed to connect the next time. The bluetooth preferences interface said that the controller is connected but showed a loading indicator (like it's connecting) and finally failed.
Ds4 Windows Driver Won't Install
I succeeded to fix it by deleting the /Library/Preferences/com.apple.Bluetooth.plist file.