(You will have to change this as you change games aka Profiler configurations)Īt this point, the computer sees the Logitech Controller input the same as it would the keyboard and mouse. In my case, it had even loaded up the profile and settings that I had used last.Īnd, if you have been having problems getting keyboard/mouse games to accept the controller input, the fix is toĥ) Select the Game that you want to play. You should still have access to all your profiles.
I do, however, suggest that you always use the profiler to export copies of any game profiles that you create as back-up or in case you want to share them with others.ġ4) Go to the Download from Logitech - labeled "lgs510_圆4" if you downloaded the 64-bit version - and run the file to install the profiler.ġ5) Follow the set-up procedures and your Logitech Dual Action game pad should once again work as it did under Windows 8.1Īt this point, the Logitech Profiler opened up with no problem (aka it was able to detect the controller). Microsoft compatibility list was unable to make the Logitech Profiler function correctly.ġ) go to 2) Hover over "Support" and pull downĥ) Scroll to the bottom and click on "Dual Action Gamepad"Ĩ) Pick 32-bit or 64-bit dependent upon your system (my system is 64-bit)ĩ) Hit the "Download Software" and save it to the Desktop or you Download folderġ1) Under "Programs", click uninstall programs.ġ2) Look for "Logitech Gaming Software" (may have a slightly different name) and click uninstallġ3) NOTE :: this does not uninstall the Profiles in your Logitech folder. (Let's face it, the Logitech Dual Action Controller rocks and Logitech should never have discontinued it's production) Knowing my own frustration - I thought I would pass the fix along to the Gaming Community. The hardware was still detected and some information was passed through, but the Logitech Profiler is so useful that I had to get Problems can arise when your hardware device is too old or not supported any longer.I upgraded to Windows 8.1 and my Logitech profiler stopped being able to detect my Logitech Dual Action Gamepad (controller). This will help if you installed an incorrect or mismatched driver.
Try to set a system restore point before installing a device driver. It is highly recommended to always use the most recent driver version available. Moreover, don’t forget to check with our website as often as possible in order to stay up to date with the latest releases. That being said, click the download button, get and install the controller’s software, and enjoy all its available features. In addition to that, after installing the software, we suggest performing a system restart to make sure that the changes take effect properly. In addition to that, applying the appropriate files lets users configure the controller’s functions and buttons, and might even add support for various accessories compatible with the device.Īs for applying this release, the steps are very easy: make sure your operating system is supported by this software, get the package (extract it if necessary), run the available setup, and follow the on-screen instructions for a complete installation.Įven though other OSes might be compatible as well, we do not recommend applying this release on platforms other than the ones specified.
Installing the controller’s drivers and utilities allows the system to properly recognize the connected device (either wired or wireless products), as well as to use all of the unit’s features, such as force feedback, custom vibrations, and others. Browse to the folder where you extracted the driver and click Ok About Joystick / Gamepad / Wheels Driver:
If you already have the driver installed and want to update to a newer version got to "Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer"ħ. Choose to select the location of the new driver manually and browse to the folder where you extracted the driverĥ. Right click on the hardware device you wish to update and choose Update Driver SoftwareĤ.
Go to Device Manager (right click on My Computer, choose Manage and then find Device Manager in the left panel), or right click on Start Menu for Windows 10 and select Device Managerģ. In order to manually update your driver, follow the steps below (the next steps):ġ. Take into consideration that is not recommended to install the driver on Operating Systems other than stated ones.
If the driver is already installed on your system, updating (overwrite-installing) may fix various issues, add new functions, or just upgrade to the available version.
The package provides the installation files for Logitech Dual Action Joystick USB Driver version 5.4.108.0.