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Controller Not Working on PC: 5 Fixes for USB & Bluetooth Gamepads
Expert solutions to get your gamepad working in minutes
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Updated onNovember 8, 2024
updated onNovember 8, 2024
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To fix various driver issues on your PC, you will need a dedicated tool to find the freshest and the original drivers. You can use PC HelpSoft Driver Updater to do it in 3 easy steps:
Is your controller not working on PC? This is a common problem reported by our readers, especially those who connect via USB. It’s usually happening because of faultyvJoy drivers.
Bluetooth issues can also lead to PC not detecting the control. It can also happen on specific launchers likeSteam.If any of these sound familiar, follow the step-by-step instructions below.
How do I get my controller to work on my PC?
1. Uninstall Vjoy
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Right-click theStarticon, then selectDevice Manager.
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Click on theHuman Interface Devicessection.
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Right-click on Vjoy.
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SelectUninstall device. The USB Controller not recognized in Windows 10 issue will be solved.
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Check whether the issue persists.
vJoy is a device driver that can be used to bridge the gap between any device that is not a joystick and an application that needs a joystick to function properly.
However, sometimes it can cause more issues, such as the PC not detecting the Xbox controller. Therefore, uninstalling vJoy should fix the issue.
2. Disable the HID-compliant game controller
Disabling the device can also help you fix other controller issues, likeController acting as a mouse.
3. Update HID-compliant game controller
If you want to automate this process and never worry about outdated drivers in the future, a good alternative is using adriver updater software.
4. Update the Bluetooth driver
Although the gamepad has nothing to do with the Bluetooth driver, some users reported this solution as effective. So make sure to try it as well to fix the PS4 controller not detected by PC error.
5. Access the game’s properties
6. Use Windows Troubleshooter
That’s about it for this article. Following the steps above, your controller should now work on your Windows PC. For more information, check out our guide ongamepad that is recognized but not working in gamesissue. So make sure to check it out!
To get the most out of yourDualsense Edge controller while playing FPS, you need to change the settings; learn all about them in this guide.
If you have further suggestions on the PC not detecting controller issue, please share them with us in the comments section below.
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Radu Tyrsina
Radu Tyrsina has been a Windows fan ever since he got his first PC, a Pentium III (a monster at that time).
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Prior to founding Windows Report, this particular curiosity about digital content enabled him to grow a number of sites that helped hundreds of millions reach faster the answer they’re looking for.
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