#Gamepad companion alt key how to
#Gamepad companion alt key drivers
#Gamepad companion alt key driver

This usually happens if the SendInput handler is being used in a manner similar to the topic above (have a read on it), though the difference is that some games do this as an anti-cheat counter-measure. Game doesn't respond to DS4W's KB/M commands The usual. It's in beta test (v0.1) and the user may face some not-known issues.FakerInput's KB+M are recognized by the system/games as non-different than a real keyboard and mouse.This will not fully solve the issue as there are situations where Windows will still prevent the SendInput handler from working.Fully disabling Windows' UAC (not recommended).This happens as a Windows' protection against malicious software that try to abuse the SendInput function to take control of the user's system. Some situations, mainly in User Account Control (UAC) warnings/prompts, will make Windows ignore DS4W's commands if the SendInput handler is being used.

#Gamepad companion alt key driver

You can check on DS4Windows' Log tab which handler is being used.ĭS4Windows always uses the FakerInput handler if its driver is installer, so to switch between handlers it's a matter of installing or uninstalling the FakerInput driver and then restarting DS4Windows. Verifying / changing current KB+M handler being used by DS4Windows When it's active, DS4Windows' KB+M commands are sent via the FakerInput and received by the system as non-different than a real keyboard and mouse, meaning Windows and games will accept its commands even in situations that virtual KB+M usage are blocked. It's also currently in beta and the user may suffer from unknown issues. The FakerInput handler does not suffer from the limitations of the SendInput handler, but it's usage requires its driver installation. Games simply not recognizing commands coming from the SendInput function.Windows' preventing malicious software from taking control of the user's system.Unfortunaly, some games and Windows' events may end-up ignoring commands coming from SendInput for a variety of reasons, with a few examples being: The SendInput handler requires no driver and it's used by default when the FakerInput driver is not installed. Currently the 2 handlers used are the SendInput and the FakerInput handler. The KB+M handlers are the means by which DS4Windows sends keyboard and mouse actions.

#Gamepad companion alt key how to

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Headphone or mic related issues when using supported gamepads KB/M commands not working when being sent via MACROs Special cases (Valorant and possibly others) Game doesn't respond to DS4W's KB/M commands Windows not responding to DS4W's KB & M commands in some situations Mouse drifting or keyboard typing by themselves 'Could not open (controller) exclusively' / Hide DS4 controllers option not working Games not recognizing the virtual controller (under construction)Ĭontroller not behaving correctly in-game Virtual controller usage in games and related issuesĭS4Windows not creating virtual controllers Ways to check if a controller has been detected by Windows Physical controller detection, connection and related issues Troubleshooting tips and general directionsĭS4Windows silently does not open, crashes, does not start or fails to save settings Running DS4Windows under a custom '.exe' name

#Gamepad companion alt key drivers

Uninstalling DS4Windows and related drivers Installation and User Dataīacking up, restoring or deleting user data and settings Preventing the double controller / double input issue in games Starting point, general info and directionsĬonnecting controllers to the PC and DS4Windows