{"id":118,"date":"2022-05-05T13:17:06","date_gmt":"2022-05-05T13:17:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/?p=118"},"modified":"2022-05-28T12:13:53","modified_gmt":"2022-05-28T12:13:53","slug":"gamepad-not-recognized-by-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/gamepad-not-recognized-by-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"Gamepad Not Recognized by Windows 10\/11 [Do This Things First]"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4d6a324c\"><div class=\"gb-inside-container\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f1046dc7 gb-headline-text\">As you probably know, a gamepad, or controller, is basically what gives you control over your games. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-64718440 gb-headline-text\">Without it, you can&#8217;t move your character to navigate through the game world. It&#8217;s an essential piece of equipment needed to get the most out of your game-playing experience.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0231ed03 gb-headline-text\">That being said, this article will be giving tips on what you can do if your <strong>gamepad not recognized by windows 10\/11<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-14d114a3 gb-headline-text\">This article will give you step-by-step instructions on how to troubleshoot if the problem isn&#8217;t that serious. After reading this guide, you&#8217;ll have all the knowledge needed to get back in the game!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-4f2d80a0 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Gamepad Not Recognized<\/strong> by Windows 10<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"400\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/keyboard-gamepad.jpg\" alt=\"Gamepad Not Recognized by Windows 10\" class=\"wp-image-310\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/keyboard-gamepad.jpg 400w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/keyboard-gamepad-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/keyboard-gamepad-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 400px) 100vw, 400px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a3b260eb gb-headline-text\">If your gamepad not working, here are some solutions to try:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If it&#8217;s not working in a specific game but is otherwise functional, make sure the game supports the controller&#8217;s input or has controller configurations.<\/li><li>You should always check for and install available updates for your Operating System and any installed drivers. Many times, an update will fix bugs and solve issues with hardware abilities.<\/li><li>Some games require that you run them as an administrator. This is a security feature that prevents certain types of modifications from being made to files.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-30acea9c gb-headline-text\">Make sure to plug the power cord into your controller if it requires one before trying any of these methods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2a3e1b2b gb-headline-text\"><strong>To This First If Gamepad Not Recognized By PC<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-86b0542a gb-headline-text\">If you\u2019re having issues with your gamepad on Windows PC, consider following the troubleshooting methods given below, one by one:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity is-style-wide\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-6c5274e2 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong>1. Download The Latest Driver For Your Gamepad<\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-900a2a23 gb-headline-text\">You should have already downloaded your latest gamepad driver to be able to follow this method. Here\u2019s what you need to do:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Right-click on the setup file and locate Properties.<\/li><li>In the compatibility tab, click the <strong>Run this program in compatibility mode<\/strong> for and choose the operating system prior to your Windows 10 upgrade from the drop-down menu.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-0fc608a4 gb-headline-text\">Complete the installation process and restart your computer once this is finished.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-865e01ab gb-headline-text\">2<strong><strong><strong>. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Run Windows Troubleshooter<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"558\" height=\"317\" src=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Windows-Trouble-Shooter-1.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-313\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Windows-Trouble-Shooter-1.png 558w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Windows-Trouble-Shooter-1-300x170.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 558px) 100vw, 558px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-533f571a gb-headline-text\">Windows has a handy utility that automatically scans the device for issues and suggests potential fixes. Here\u2019s how to use it:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Press <strong>Windows Key + I <\/strong>to open the Settings app.<\/li><li>Navigate to the Update &amp; Security section.<\/li><li>Select Troubleshoot from the menu on the left.<\/li><li>In the right panel select Hardware and Devices and click on <strong>\u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/support.microsoft.com\/en-us\/windows\/use-a-fix-it-tool-with-windows-10-cc3cb85b-91d7-7e56-8ce1-db50b4d18d0b\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Run the troubleshooter<\/a>\u201d<\/strong> button<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5750b069 gb-headline-text\">Follow instructions from the troubleshooter and after completion try to connect your controller again.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-03e34392 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong>3. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Unplug Other Device From the PC<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Unplug-Devices-From-PC.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-314\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Unplug-Devices-From-PC.jpg 700w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Unplug-Devices-From-PC-300x171.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f5ee95aa gb-headline-text\">In case your Windows 10\/11 is unable to detect any gamepad, you can try removing other devices from the USB socket. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-646740f2 gb-headline-text\">Sometimes, it happens that while playing a game continuously your system stops recognizing your gamepad and then suddenly you realize that it\u2019s not working.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-04bf88bd gb-headline-text\">One of the reasons behind this problem is too many devices connected to a single outlet. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f74132b3 gb-headline-text\">So, to overcome this problem, remove all the USB devices connected to it except for the keyboard and mouse because they are required for the basic operation of the system.\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-92009878 gb-headline-text\">If you have a USB hub, connect it to other slots or connect your wireless device through a USB cable if you are using a wireless device. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-563ff23a gb-headline-text\">Also, if you are using a wired device then try connecting it wirelessly by removing its wired connection.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-1e5ac9d2 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>4. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Disable Automatic Shutdown Of Plugged-in Devices<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-ba85d62f gb-headline-text\">The issue might lie in your device\u2019s power management settings, which are configured to turn the device off in order to save power. To fix this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> and expand the <strong>Universal Serial Bus controllers<\/strong> section.<\/li><li>Right-click on the USB Root Hub and choose Properties.<\/li><li>Navigate to the Power Management tab and <strong>uncheck all the boxes<\/strong> stating Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-59b074b4 gb-headline-text\">If that doesn\u2019t help, disable all these options for each USB Root Hub you have in your Device Manager.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-a955c92d gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>5. Make Sure Your Gamepad Is Disabled<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-00350b4a gb-headline-text\">To ensure that your gamepad is disabled, follow the steps given below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Access Device Manager and locate the gamepad<\/li><li>Right-click it and choose Disable from the menu<\/li><li>A confirmation dialog will now appear. Select <strong>Yes<\/strong> to disable<\/li><li>Unplug your gamepad from the USB port (if connected)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-cf95157e gb-headline-text\">Restart the computer to apply changes and check whether the issue is fixed or not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-97c060a0 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>6. Make Changes In Your Power Plan<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-8da02549 gb-headline-text\">Sometimes, changing your device\u2019s power plan can also help you get rid of the issue. Here\u2019s how:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the <strong>Windows Key + S<\/strong> and enter power settings. Select Power &amp; sleep settings from the menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Click the Additional power settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Locate your selected power plan and click Change plan settings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Power-Plan-Settings-1024x388.png\" alt=\"Change Plan Settings\" class=\"wp-image-318\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Power-Plan-Settings-1024x388.png 1024w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Power-Plan-Settings-300x114.png 300w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Power-Plan-Settings-768x291.png 768w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Power-Plan-Settings.png 1032w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Click on the <strong>Change advanced power settings<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"855\" height=\"418\" src=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Advance-Power-Setting.png\" alt=\"Change Advance Power Setting\" class=\"wp-image-319\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Advance-Power-Setting.png 855w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Advance-Power-Setting-300x147.png 300w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Change-Advance-Power-Setting-768x375.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 855px) 100vw, 855px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Navigate to <strong>USB settings<\/strong> \/ USB selective suspend setting from the list.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"467\" height=\"572\" src=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Navigate-To-USB-Setting.png\" alt=\"Select USB Settings\" class=\"wp-image-320\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Navigate-To-USB-Setting.png 467w, https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/Navigate-To-USB-Setting-245x300.png 245w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 467px) 100vw, 467px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Set it to Disabled and click <strong>Apply and OK<\/strong> to save changes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f9eedee0 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>7. Download And Install Generic USB Hub Drivers<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-2b6fb2fa gb-headline-text\">Follow the steps given below to download and install generic USB drivers for your gamepad<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Open <strong>Device Manager<\/strong> by right-clicking on your Start button and selecting this option from the pop-up menu.<\/li><li>Locate the USB Root Hub device in the list of available devices in the Device Manager window.<\/li><li>Choose the Update driver option from the context menu if you want to reinstall the USB Root Hub driver<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-23050b1d gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>8. Uninstall And Reinstall Your Gamepad<\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-e2070ab8 gb-headline-text\">A simple way to fix this problem is to uninstall and reinstall your gamepad. The best way to do this is by doing the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Unplug your gamepad.<\/li><li>Open Device Manager on your computer (search for it in the search bar).<\/li><li>Look for the gamepad in the list.<\/li><li>Right-click on your gamepad.<\/li><li>Uninstall device.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-fa73168a gb-headline-text\">Once that&#8217;s done, unplug the controller and restart your computer. After you&#8217;ve restarted, plug the controller back in and Windows should recognize it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-762f83a0 gb-headline-text\"><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>9. <\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>Make Sure That Your Controller Is Functioning Properly<strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-d6bcd69e gb-headline-text\">Try to use the gamepad with other games. If everything is working fine, then it&#8217;s probably not a hardware problem. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-7c025e82 gb-headline-text\">But if other games cannot detect the gamepad, then your controller is either damaged or not functioning properly. To ensure your gamepad is working properly take the online <a href=\"https:\/\/gamepadtester.net\">gamepad test<\/a> which checks the functioning of your gamepad.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f3511c3a gb-headline-text\">To find out if this is the case, you should check if your controller is plugged in properly and if it&#8217;s not damaged. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-06dd87ff gb-headline-text\">If none of these steps help, try using another gamepad or connecting your device to another computer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f782dd34 gb-headline-text\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-918c4fbd gb-headline-text\">Here we have covered the most common errors related to <strong>gamepad not recognized by windows 10<\/strong>. If you are using a wired controller, connect it directly to the USB port of your computer instead of the USB hub. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-67285fbc gb-headline-text\">In case you are using a wireless controller, make sure it is properly charged and has no connectivity issues with the console.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-28c1cb57 gb-headline-text\">You should also check that your Windows OS is up-to-date as well as your drivers before trying to play games with a gamepad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-5e7f3868 gb-headline-text\">We hope that this article helped solve any problems you were having with game controllers on Windows 10\/11<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As you probably know, a gamepad, or controller, is basically what gives you control over your games. Without it, you can&#8217;t move your character to navigate through the game world. 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