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To remedy this, we need to prompt Windows 10 into enabling the device, which in turn allows DS4 Windows to recognize it.
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When this happens, DS4 Windows assumes the controller is inactive or nonexistent, hence its inability to detect it. Some Windows updates are known to disable controller devices for reasons that remain a mystery. Make Sure DualShock 4 Controller Is Enabled In Device Manager
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To ward off any potential problems caused by a previous buggy update that might be preventing DS4 Windows from detecting the controller, we need to install the latest update. The first starts the application, while the second is a useful update tool. When extracting the DS4 Windows download file, you may have noticed two executable app files: DS4Windows and DS4Updater.