DS4Windows not detecting controller fix in Windows 11 [Tutorial]

DS4 Windows is a tool that emulates Sony's Dual Shock 4 controller as an XBOX controller allowing you to play PC games on Windows. With the latest Windows 11 updates, a majority of users have encountered an issue with DS4 Windows as their DS4 controllers fail to connect to their PCs/Laptops. It usually appears with “No controller connected (Max 4)” error and does not disappear even after reconnecting the DS4 controller to the PC/laptop.

DS4 Windows emulates the Dual Shock 4 controller as an Xbox controller. This allows you to play PC games on Windows.

Issues covered in this tutorial:
ds4windows does not detect controller
ds4windows not detecting ps5 controller
ds4windows does not detect controller bluetooth
ds4windows not detecting ps4 controller
ds4windows does not detect Bluetooth
ds4windows does not detect Dualsense
ds4windows does not detect .net
ds4windows does not detect bluetooth controller
ds4windows not detecting ps4 controller
ds4windows not detecting ps5 controller
ds4windows not detecting Windows 11 from PS4 controller
ds4windows not detecting pro controller
ds4windows not detecting switch controller
ds4windows not detecting wired controller
ds4windows does not detect Windows 11 from controller

The controller is suddenly no longer recognized by DS4Windows and changing the USB port results in new recognition, but may be subject to the same problem. It is unique for each controller and USB port, but is retained across reboots.

This tutorial will apply to computers, laptops, desktops and tablets running Windows 11 (Home, Pro, Enterprise, Education) operating system from all supported hardware manufacturers, such as Dell, HP, Acer , Asus, Toshiba, Lenovo, Samsung and Huawei.

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