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I did everything as instructed. But at the final step on Better DS3, it did not give me the opportunity to click the Apply button. What can I do?

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You have to select both profile and controller to have the ability to click Apply.

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What do I do if it doesn't have a "save profile" message at the bottom of the window and I am on Windows 7?

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Control Panel>Appearance and Personalization>Display>Make Text and other items Larger or Smaller. Set the size to "smaller" and you'll get logged out. Log back in, and you'll find the "Save" button.

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Can I connect two controllers at the same time?

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Yes, if you have Bluetooth support. They both need the drivers. You can run both by usb or Bluetooth.

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How do I connect a PS3 controller to my PC without any special software?

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It depends on your controller. The stock wireless controllers require special software. I have an unofficial controller and I can just plug and play.

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My laptop doesn't support Bluetooth. I can't do this unless I buy a dongle, right?

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It depends on your operating system. If you have Windows 10 it will most likely work with a USB charger.

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Are you sure I can trust this website? I downloaded it, but still feel uneasy.

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When it's open source and has gotten this much attention, it's usually safe.

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Where is the installation file?

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The setup shows you where to download the file before downloading it. Search that place. Most probably it will be in the C: drive in Program Files. The folder will be named something like "Nefarius Software Solutions."

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What do I do if my PS3 controller is only recognized by Bluetooth and not by USB?

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In that case, you'll need a different USB cable that supports data transfer. Most cables are data transfer compatible, but some cheaper ones are simply for charging.

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Is a PS4 controller backwards compatible?

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Dualshock 4 controllers are not backwards-compatible with Dualshock 3 controllers; you'll need to download the drivers specific to those controllers.

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Can I continue to use Bluetooth with other devices when the PS3 controller is in use?

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No, you can't use the Bluetooth with other devices after installing every necessary drivers to work with your PS3 controller. But you should be able to so if you completely uninstall the SCP toolkit driver or any other drivers that works with the pad.

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