How To Fix DS4 Windows Not Detecting Controller Windows 10?

DS4 Windows allows users to play PC Games on Windows OS by emulating Sony's Dual Shock 4 Controller as an XBOX Controller. After the latest update of Windows 10, the DS4 Window often gives an error of No Controllers Connected (Max 4). Even when users reconnect their DS4 controller with a PC or Laptop, they still experience this problem.

In that case, you will have to find alternatives to fix this error. So, here we will give you some solutions to resolve the issue of DS4 Windows not detecting Controller in Windows 10.

Why does this error occur?

Some reasons are found to be responsible for this error occurrence. Many users faced this error after their recent Windows 10 update. But it might not be the only reason. Sometimes the DS4 controller does not work correctly, or the DS4 Windows software may disable the controller.

• Enabling the DS4 controller in Device manager

You can fix your issue by first checking that the DS4 controller is not disabled by Windows.

1. For that purpose, you have to do two things: Open DS4 Windows and plug in your DS4 controller.
2. Then, open the run dialogue box by pressing the Window key + R.
3. Write devmgmt.msc in the Run dialogue box and click Ok.
4. It will open the Device Manager window. Locate Human interface devices here.
5. Click on the small arrow available at the left side of Human interface devices. In this section, you will see HID-compliant game control. Right-click on it and click on Enable Device option.

Now that you have done it. Your DS4 controller is enabled. Check if it helped to resolve the issue or not.

• Uninstall the DS4 controller device, then Reconnect it.

The error of DS4 Windows not detecting the controller can also be resolved when we uninstall the DS4 controller and then reconnect it.

1. First, you need to Close the DS4 windows and disconnect the DS4 controller.
2. The next step is to open the Run dialogue box by pressing the Window key + R. Write control panel in the dialogue box and click on Ok.
3. In the control panel window, locate the Hardware and sound setting and click on it. Inside the Hardware and sound setting, select Devices and Printers. It will show all devices connected to your PC.
4. It's time to reconnect the DS4 controller to your PC. An icon of the DS4 controller will be popped up—Right-click on it.
5. You can see the properties option. Click on it, and then inside properties, click on Hardware.
6. Locate HID-compliant game controller in device function list and double tap on it to open its properties.
7. Now, select the driver tab next to general tab and press uninstall device option available at the bottom. The game controller will be uninstalled from your PC.

After that, disconnect the DS4 controller from your PC. Then open DS4 Windows and reconnect the controller again. It will appear inside the controller section.

• Uninstall Window update that might cause this error

The latest update can also be responsible for causing this error. So you might need to uninstall the last window update by following these steps.

1. Open Settings by pressing the Window key + I.
2. In Settings, select the Update and Security option. When you open it, locate Windows Update on the left side and click on it.
3. In this section, find out View update history and open it.
4. Select Uninstall updates from this section, and then select the recently installed update on your PC and uninstall it.
5. After completing the above steps, your system will be backed up to the old update when you restart your computer. 

Once done, connect your controller to the PC and check if it is detected by DS4 windows or not.

• Updating DS4 Windows

Check the update of DS4 Windows. If it is not updated, it might cause an error. You need to update the DS4 Windows.

Locate the DS4 windows file directory

When you extract the DS4 Window download file, you may have seen two executable files: DS4 Windows and DS4 updater.

When we update DS4 Windows, we are interested in the DS4 updater executable app file.

Follow these steps to update the DS4 Windows app.

1. Go to the DS4 Windows file directory and search for DS4 updater. Click on it.
2. Scan the updater to find out any new DS4 Windows update.
3. Once you find the update, download it by following the required steps.
4. When the update is downloaded, you will see the DS4 Window is up to Date message.
5. After that, reopen the DS4 Windows, and check if the DS4 controller is visible under the controller tab.

• Editing the DS4 Controller Registry Entry

If you are still facing an issue and the above methods are not working for you, you can edit the DS4 Controller registry entry. By doing so, the problem will be solved.

1. First, you are required to close the DS4 Windows and plug in the controller to your PC.
2. Open the start menu and write control panel. Open the control panel app visible at the top.
3. Open the Hardware and sounds option and then select Devices and Printers.
4. Locate the Wireless controller in the Devices option and Right-click on it. Then from the dropdown list, select properties.
5. Open the Hardware tab and then select HID-compliant game controller from the list.
6. Click on the Details option, and then you need to choose the Hardware Ids from the dropdown list that appeared in the properties section.
7. Go to the value section and choose the first three entries. After that, right-click on those three entries and copy them.
8. Now go back to the main screen and press the Window key + R to open the Run Dialogue box.
9. Write Regedit in the dialogue box and click ok to open Registry Editor Window.
10. In this Window, locate HKEY LOCAL MACHINE on the left side and expand it.
11. Then click on System/CurrentcontrolSet/Services/HidGuardian/Parameters.
12. Select the Affected Devices option in parameters and double-click on it to open it.
13. Paste the copied values here and press Enter.

Restart your computer and connect the controller to your PC when you are done with it. You will see that the DS4 controller will be visible.

Conclusion

All the possible solutions are discussed in this article. These solutions will work for you to fix the DS4 windows not detecting controller issue on your Windows 10. Try to figure it out by applying each method individually.