Windows 10: Controllers not working?

Discus and support Controllers not working? in Windows 10 Ask Insider to solve the problem; Recently my DirectInput controllers just stopped working natively. The only way I can get them to function is by using steam to configure them as... Discussion in 'Windows 10 Ask Insider' started by /u/EquivalentTrust, Mar 21, 2021.

  1. /U/EQUIVALENTTRUST
    /u/EquivalentTrust Win User

    Controllers not working?


    Recently my DirectInput controllers just stopped working natively. The only way I can get them to function is by using steam to configure them as Xinput (Xbox One). It seems as they are detected, but non-steam games do not detect them. I am using Nintendo Pro Controllers, and a Playstation 4 Controller. I brang these to my friends house, and they worked completely fine on the same game. It seems something is not functioning. Help?

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    /u/EquivalentTrust, Mar 21, 2021
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  2. AMERICANPHARAOH
    AmericanPharaoh Win User

    Windows 10 infinite restart black screen


    The tutorials provided are just a list of troubleshooting steps. Use only the steps which apply to you.

    Since none of the troubleshooting steps here worked, I'd suggest you do a Clean install.

    John
     
    AmericanPharaoh, Mar 21, 2021
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  3. STEVIL
    STEvil Win User
    Fan control for 4870X2 broken in 1.17

    Fixed fan controls yes. Annoying profiles yes. Buggy code yes.

    I'd rather just set it and forget it as the feature list of RBE suggested it was capable of doing.
     
    STEvil, Mar 21, 2021
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  4. JOHN SARC
    John Sarc Win User

    Controllers not working?

    Brightness Control not working in Windows 10

    Hi Ella,

    To adjust the brightness, see the steps below:

    • Go back to Power Options, and tick on the High performance.
    • See if you can adjust the brightness.

    If this not work, we highly suggest that you create an Administrator account, and re-do the steps above.

    Let us know how it goes.
     
    John Sarc, Mar 21, 2021
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