

- #Ds4windows setup how to
- #Ds4windows setup drivers
- #Ds4windows setup portable
- #Ds4windows setup Bluetooth
Note: DS4HelpAdvanced creates a global variable and changes it if needed. (needed if you want to use ShadowPlay and such)Īfter your first run, if everything worked, you can always just use DS4HelpAdvRun - this'll skip the variable checks and simply use the set variable. If the controller is connected and exclusive mode worked, simply press a button to restart the NVIDIA services. After this just confirm it's the right path.Īfterwards all the processes should be stopped and DS4Windows should be open. It's pretty self explainatory, you simply have to specify your file path to DS4Windows.exe. If you ever want to change the path, just rerun DS4HelpAdvanced and when it asks "do you want to change it" enter y and specify the new path. Step 4: Next, a dialog box pops up and asks you to select where to save profiles and settings. Step 3: Open the extracted file and double-click on the DS4Windows.exe. Step 2: Following that, extract the downloaded Zip file. After you did that a global variable is set, so "DS4HelpAdvRun" can always simply use the specified path and start DS4Windows automatically. Step 1: First, download the DS4Windows file from Github. If you didn't ever run DS4HelpAdvanced before, it'll ask you to specify the file path to DS4Windows.

Running the script will explain every step too, but here's a short overview if there's anything unclear.ĭS4HelpAdvanced and DS4HelpAdvRun automatically start DS4Windows after specifying the path to it.

Tutorial - DS4HelpAdvanced + DS4HelpAdvRun Afterwards you can simply close the terminal window. (admin rights are needed to kill all the tasks)Īfter opening press any button to start the script, it'll start ending the processes. Simply download the script and open it with admin rights. Use this if you already specified the path to DS4Windows.īefore using the script make sure "Hide DS4 Controller" is enabled. There are three scripts - DS4Help, DS4HelpAdvanced & DS4HelpAdvRunĭS4Help is the normal script, you simply press any key and it starts doing its thing.ĭS4HelpAdvanced allows you to specify the file path of DS4Windows and it'll then start DS4Windows automatically.ĭS4HelpAdvRun does the same thing as DS4HelpAdvanced but without the possibility to change the global path to DS4Windows. (it'll try to end all the nvidia services, doesn't make sense on a system with an AMD GPU.) More compatibility and features will be added soon. (Game Launcher, Xbox gamebar, etc.)Īt the moment its "optimised" for NVIDIA systems. It stops all processes that are known to block DS4Windows from using exclusive mode. To solve this, check Hide DS4 in the settings, if you see a warning in the log/text on the bottom, that means you must close said game or client that causes the conflict and reconnect the controller.Simple script that helps running DS4Windows' exclusive mode. Note: same games work with the DS4 without DS4Windows (however it does use rumble) Games like these can cause double input in menus (ie pressing down on the dpad moves 2 spaces) or the wrong button to do incorrect functions. All should be good to go once you connect the controller, if not restart DS4Windows, or even your computer.
#Ds4windows setup Bluetooth
Connect the DS4 via a micro usb or through bluetooth (DS4 Device name: "Wireless Controller") may need to enter pair code: 0000). By using a 'Preset' profile you are using a profile that is pre-configured and should work as expected. DS4Windows should ask if you want to use a Preset, select 'Yes' then 'gamepad -> Xbox 360 '. On the 'Profiles' tab, create a new profile. (Credit: PCMag) Getting the Gamepad to Work Connecting the controller is.
#Ds4windows setup drivers
If you have used SCP's tool in the past, you may need to uninstall the drivers to use the DS4 with bluetooth. Creating a preset Profile and selecting it for your controller. Click 'Add Bluetooth or other device.' Click 'Bluetooth.' Select the DualShock 4 controller from the list that pops up.
#Ds4windows setup how to
A windows will pop up showing how to install the driver, if not, go to settings and click "Controller/Driver Setup". By emulating a Xbox 360 controller, many more games are accessible.Įxtract the 2 programs (DS4Windows and DS4Updater) in the zip wherever you please (My Docs, Program Files).
#Ds4windows setup portable
DS4Windows is a portable program that allows you to get the best experience while using a DualShock 4 on your PC.
