Nefarius' Legacinator

Nefarius' Legacinator is a pretty cookie name for an application, but it does have its ties to the problem it tries to fix. If you've been having issues when connecting a controller to your machine, be these DualShock or some other type, then the problem could be caused by some old previously installed drivers or components. This application scans and attempts to remove any legacy drivers that might be out of place or simply causing difficulties, hence the name.

The application does not offer the user any say in the matter. This means that once you've decided to launch the app, there is nothing else you can do, except maybe shut it down if something does not feel right. A pony-like creature will be displayed on your screen for a couple of seconds.

During this time, the app will scan for any legacy drivers that might be the root issue of your controllers not connecting successfully. The app will then show another message, either congratulating you on not having any issue or simply warning you of any discoveries it has made. This is the gist of operating this particular program.

The app scans for traces of certain legacy driver components from ScpToolkit or ViGEmBus installations. It attempts to find any of these elements, knowing they might interfere with any controller installation that has similar code. Other code includes lines that were included with HidGuardian or HidHide components. You'll need .Net 4.8 to run the show right, and at least Windows 10 if you're not keen on experimenting with compatibility issues on your OS.

Nefarius' Legacinator, with its very original name, is an application destined to help those who can't get their controller connected to a PC. While it does not guarantee a fix for your problem, provided the issue itself has something to do with leftover legacy components, you should be good.