DS3 tool not working since I installed Windows 10

[Super Harsh]

Ever since I installed Windows 10, I haven't been able to use the MotionInJoy DS3 tool. Every time I start DS3 too, it says DS3_tool has stopped working and doesn't even open the window. When I try to start Better DS3, it doesn't even register my DS3 controller on the list of devices, even though I'm using the exact same USB ports I used when I was on Windows 8.1! I've done the fix where I disable driver authentication/verification. Did nothing. Tried setting my clock back to 2014. Nothing.

Someone please help

[The Giving One]

Hrash0 eredeti hozzászólása:

Ever since I installed Windows 10,

Hrash0 eredeti hozzászólása:

even though I'm using the exact same USB ports I used when I was on Windows 8.1!

Post the exact model and manufacturer of the computer. Many are doing this upgrade to Windows 10 without even checking for drivers on the manufacturer's website(s).

Hrash0 eredeti hozzászólása:

I've done the fix where I disable driver authentication/verification.

Why in the world would you ever call that a "fix" ? If the drivers do not exist for your hardware as supported in Windows 10, then they are not supported. Sometimes other drivers work and sometimes they give BSOD errors. Only trusted drivers are the ones that you should be using.

[El CapiTaN]

ME NEITHER :(

[Super Harsh]

It's a Lenovo G510

[EwG THEGoDSLAYeR!]

use "better ds3 tool" search for it it works for me

[The Giving One]

Windows 8.1 is the only OS in the list here...

http://shop.lenovo.com/us/en/laptops/lenovo/g-series/g510/#tab-tech_specs

|#RAVeNoUS!*| eredeti hozzászólása:

use "better ds3 tool" search for it it works for me

Won't matter if Windows 10 won't run on OP's computer.

[Super Harsh]

I upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1... my computer initially came with Windows 7, I believe.

[The Giving One]

Hrash0 eredeti hozzászólása:

I upgraded to Windows 10 from Windows 8.1... my computer initially came with Windows 7, I believe.

Many are making the same mistake. If you cannot find drivers for Windows 10 on the Lenovo website, then your hardware does NOT support W10. Unless you can find the drivers on the website of the actual hardware manufacturer.

For example only...

If you had an Nvidia GPU, you would go to the Nvidia website to download the drivers, not some third-party website like CNET or something. Only trusted drivers are the ones you should be using.

EDIT..By the way, what does this have to do with Steam ?

It looks like you need to be here in this forum (linked below), but they are going to tell you same thing as long as you link this thread to them there if you go to post. But going there is really pointless if you cannot find the drivers for that computer that support Windows 10.

http://steamcommunity.com/discussions/forum/11/

[Super Harsh]

1. I figured Steam discussions would have people who have knowledge of this stuff
2. Is it safe to assume that if I did a clean install of Win7 or Win8 then I would be able to use the DS3 tool again?

[The Giving One]

Hrash0 eredeti hozzászólása:

1. I figured Steam discussions would have people who have knowledge of this stuff
2. Is it safe to assume that if I did a clean install of Win7 or Win8 then I would be able to use the DS3 tool again?

Windows 8.1, yes. I only see that OS in the list I linked for you. Go to Lenovo and find out what drivers actually exist for that computer. Search the site. I gave you the link to the hardware and operating system forum here, as this forum is about Steam and that forum is better suited for your topic, but you seem to have your answer anyway.

[Super Harsh]

Okay, thank you!

[The Giving One]

Hrash0 eredeti hozzászólása:

Okay, thank you!

You are welcome and good luck. Please turn back on driver verification in whatever OS you do install. Only look for drivers from a trusted source, almost always the actual website of the manufacturer.