- VJoy is a popular program that allows you to emulate a controller on your PC.
- Many users report that VJoy does not install on their PC.
- Joy can be a problem because, without VJoy, you won’t be able to use your controller.
- In this Techquack article, we will take a detailed look at how you can fix the “Failed to install vJoy” problem in Windows 10.
Vjoy Failed To Install
VJoy may not be installed because it does not enforce driver signatures correctly. Some users have also encountered the error while updating the application. The issue appears to affect nearly every version of Windows, starting with Windows XP, and may also occur as a result of corrupt Windows or VJoy installations.
Users report that they cannot install VJoy on their PCs, which allows them to emulate a controller on PCs.
It is recommended to unplug all game controllers (joysticks, steering wheels, gamepads, etc.) before you begin installing the software.
If any other application interferes with the operation of VJoy, you will encounter the current installation error. Applications coexist and share system resources in a Windows environment. This problem may be resolved by cleaning your system (to remove 3rd-party interference).
The full path name should be C:/Program Files/vJoy/vJoy.inf when installing.
It may be difficult to use your controller without VJoy, but there might be a solution that will resolve this issue forever.
Why is VJoy not installing on Windows 10?
Vjoy Not Working
I am sure you can find other online methods to uninstall vJoy if you do not have the same .exe you installed it with.
Try the vJoy forum if all else fails. According to the vJoy author, these forums are very active.
Some of the possible causes of this error are as follows:
- A damaged installation of Windows.
- Corrupted VJoy.
- Signatures applied incorrectly by drivers
- Windows update
- Application update
In this Techquack article, we will take a detailed look at how you can fix the “Failed to install vJoy” problem in Windows 10. Try the solutions below in the order given.
How to repair VJoy failed to install problem in Windows 10?
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Delete something related to vjoy by pressing the windows key and r, then typing C:/Windows/System32/drivers and sorting by name.
You can now open the device manager by pressing the Windows key and R. Make certain there are no entries on the device manager related to vJoy.
Returning to a previous version of Windows
Occasionally, Microsoft releases buggy updates that cause this problem. If the update caused this issue, you may want to restore your computer to a previous version, then install VJoy.
- When you have entered settings into the search box, click Settings in the search result list.
- You can now view update history by clicking on Update and security.
- Once you have selected Delete updates, click it.
- Click on Uninstall to uninstall the problem update.
- Reboot the computer after the uninstall of the update is complete.
- You will need to restart your computer to ensure the installation of VJoy has been successful.
Run VJoy with administrator privileges
Microsoft has improved security measures in the latest version of Windows by protecting critical system files and resources with UAC. The error described here can happen if VJoy does not have the necessary privileges to access the critical system resources. In this case, running the VJoy installer with administrator privileges may solve the problem.
- Take any hardware related to VJoy out of your system and disconnect it.
- Make sure the Task Manager does not contain any VJoy-related processes.
- Please try installing VJoy now. If that doesn’t work, install it from the VJoy website using the zip file.
- Copy the zip file to the VJoy installation directory after unzipping it:
VJoy is located in C:/Program Files - Then right-click on vJoyInstall.exe and select Run as administrator to ensure that the installation problem is resolved.
Reboot your system
There may be a conflict between two applications in the Windows environment. The installation error may occur when another application interferes with VJoy. A reboot may help resolve this issue.
- The system should be rebooted.
- You might be able to resolve the installation issue by installing VJoy.
- Reboot your system if it does not.
- Check if the error is fixed after rebooting and reinstalling VJoy without the additional applications.
Disable the driver signing application
VJoy is a kernel-mode driver, which requires Microsoft to digitally sign it to protect its users. In this context, disabling the driver signature application may be able to solve the error if the VJoy driver is not digitally signed by the appropriate people.
Caution: Do so at your own risk, as disabling the driver signature may expose your system to threats or make it unstable.
- Windows’ search bar contains the word Settings. Click the Settings result to open it.
- In the left hand menu, click Update and Security and then Restore.
- Once you’ve clicked Restart Now, the browser will restart.
- Click Troubleshooting after restarting.
- Select Advanced Settings from the menu.
- Restart your computer after clicking on Startup Settings.
- After that, restart the system after disabling the driver signing application.
- Try installing VJoy after rebooting.
- Try installing VJoy if the error has not been fixed after disabling Secure Boot.
- The driver signing application may need to be disabled before VJoy can work.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why does vJoy not work on Windows 10?
Many users report that Vjoy cannot be installed on their computer, and there are several reasons for this problem. A version conflict is one of the many reasons why vJoy doesn't work on Windows 10, so be sure to check for software conflicts.
How do I activate vJoy?
- Select the device number.
- Select the number of axes you want.
- Select the number of buttons.
- Select "Activate vJoy".
- Click on the "Apply" button.
How do I fix a failed vJoy installation?
- Reboot the system.
- Restart the encryption service.
- Revert to a previous version of Windows.
- Disable the driver signature application.
- Start VJoy as an administrator.
- Update the VJoy driver manually.
How do I disable the VJoy driver?
- Open the Start menu, type CMD and hit Enter.
- Start the Device Manager: type devmgmt. msc in the command line window (CMD).
- In Device Manager, select View, then Devices by Connection. The vJoy Device will be clearly visible:
- Right-click on vJoy Device. Select Uninstall.
- This will uninstall vJoy.
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