For DS4/DS5 to properly function on your Windows 10/11 PC you are required to install necessary first and third party drivers. Some of which, of course, are optional but will improve DS4windows capabilities. Here we will list and give a description of every driver needed to allow your DualShock 4 and DualSense 5 to work. Launching the DS4 app will also ask to install the drivers.
DS4Windows uses the FakerInput driver to expose system-wide virtual keyboard, relative mouse and absolute mouse. Allows Keyboard + Mouses events/commands to be usable in some situations where the usual way DS4Windows sends those commands (via SendInput) fails. Examples of those situations are elevated processes and games, UAC prompts and anti-cheat systems that block SentInput events. Use of FakerInput is necessary to allow DS4Windows to work with some games with anti-cheat protection like valorant.
HidGuardian is a driver that can hide controllers from the system and allow only chosen processes to detect them. It was previously used by DS4Windows to solve the double input issue, but was made obsolete by the release of its successor, HidHide, a similar driver that works better and is easier to use.
DS4Windows removed support for HidGuardian in version 3.0.8 in favor of HidHide. As such, users who used and still have HidGuardian installed can be in a state where their controllers are hidden and undetectable to Windows and DS4Windows.
I have upgraded to Windows 11 on a new laptop. I have a PIXMA MX450 and am trying to download a printer driver. Is this the same as the PIXMA 452 as I don't see MX450? I am a senior citizen and not that tech savvy so I hope someone can help. Thanks.
One thing is certain. Printers do not always port over correctly after an operating system upgrade. I suggest that you remove and fully uninstall the device (first), then restart and attempt to install the printer under windows 11 as John suggested using the MP drivers package available for W10.
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Windows 10 drivers are very likely to work fine in Windows 11. The two operating systems are not that different under the hood. It seems to be a pervasive misconception that Windows 11 obsoletes printers and other devices whose "support" ended with Windows 10, or even Windows Vista, 7, and 8.
Lots of people don't like the idea of 'stopping/delaying' Windows updates. I won't get in to that. Here is a way to prevent Windows Update installing any drivers. This does not effect the security, quality, patch, or any other type update...they are presented as normal.
Why do we as consumers have to perform all these work arounds just to use a specific product. I love the AMD card and the software that comes with it; however, I am not sure is itis worth all the pain. Microsoft and AMD should coordinate an effort to RESOLVE this issue (LOG TERM).
I suppose I will have to continue to move toward my Apple M2 and get off this antiquated and ailing solution that Microsoft and their partners continue to profit from.
I know a fantastic Customer Quality Assurance expert that both AMD and Microsoft could really benefit from his expertise. Let me know and I will forward his contact info to you .....
All of which ignores the real problem. A casual user of Windows Home software like me should NEVER be forced to edit the registry or install group policy. We should not be expected to learn to be sys admins and spend hours reading stuff we just barely understand to solve issues like this. Microsoft and AMD should acknowledge the issue and do something about it instead of ignoring us. I have been using Windows since it ran on top of DOS and I look forward to the day they stop treating their customers like dirt but I don't really expect to see it. AMD should have some pull with they them that I don't. Let one of their very highly paid guys call Microsoft and tell them to fix it. That is what mangers should for, its a shame they just don't want to know so they don't have to do anything.
Yes we all have experience. And as long as you do not install a 'optional' (meaning non-WHQL) driver you have no worries. It's the rabid gamers..not the casual user...who just have to have the latest greatest driver who have to prevent the installation of unwanted (WHQL) updates.
I run Windows 10 Pro 64 Version 21H2 and I've used this exact GPE and a handful of others to block what amounts to a lot of windows 10 spyware. What I speak of are the hidden telemetry services Cortana Cloud One Drive Maps Weather News Feed article pop ups even when no browser is open. Even a few GPE's that block bloatware from getting installed in windows updates.
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