[Fix] Vjoy Failed To Install

You may fail to install VJoy mainly due to incorrect driver signature enforcement. Moreover, the corrupt installations of Windows or VJoy may also cause the error under discussion. Some users faced the issue while updating the application as well. The issue is reported to occur on nearly all versions of Windows, starting from Windows XP.

VJoy Failed to Install

Before moving on the troubleshooting process, make sure you are installing from a local disk (not a USB or an external disk). Moreover, disconnect any game controllers (joysticks, gamepads, steering wheels, etc) from your system as well.

Solution 1: Clean Boot Your System

Applications co-exist in a Windows environment and share system resources. You may encounter the current installation error if any other application is interfering in the operation of VJoy. In this context, clean booting your system (to remove 3 rd party interference) may solve the problem.

Clean boot your system.
Then try to install the VJoy to check if the installation issue is resolved.
If not, then restart your system.
Upon restart, again try to install the VJoy but without all the companion applications and check if the VJoy is clear of the error.

Solution 2: Restart the Cryptographic Service

Cryptographic service is an essential service for the operation of VJoy. You may encounter the error under discussion if the Cryptographic service is in an error state and is not accessible. In this context, restarting the Cryptographic service may solve the problem.

Right-click on the Windows button and in the resulting menu, click on the Task Manager . Selecting Task Manager after pressing Windows + X
Now navigate to the Services tab and find the CryptSvc . Restart CryptSvc
Then right-click on the CryptSvc and in the context menu, click on Restart .
Now try to install the application to check if the installation issue is resolved.

Solution 3: Revert to the Previous Windows Build

Microsoft has a known history of releasing buggy updates and the issue at hand could be a result of a buggy module in the latest Windows update applied in your computer. In this scenario, reverting to the previous build and then installing the VJoy may solve the problem.

Press the Windows key and type Settings . Then in the list of search results, click on Settings . Figure 1:2 – Type Settings to open the Window settings screen
Now, click on Update and Security and then click on View Update History . Open View Update History
Then click on Uninstall Updates . Uninstall Updates in Update History
Now select the problematic update and then click on Uninstall . Uninstalling Microsoft Updates
Now wait for the completion of the uninstallation of the update and then restart your system.
Upon restart, check if you can install VJoy successfully.

Solution 4: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement

To safeguard its users, Microsoft has made it mandatory for the kernel-mode drivers (VJoy is a kernel-mode driver) to be digitally signed. You may encounter the error under discussion if the VJoy driver is not digitally signed by relavant signatories. In this context, disabling the driver signature enforcement may solve the problem.

Warning : Proceed at your own risk as disabling the driver signature enforcement may expose your system to threats or your system may become unstable.

Type Settings in the Windows Search bar and then in the list of results, open Settings .
Now click on Update & Security and then, in the left pane of the window, click on Recovery . Restart Now in Recovery Window
Then click on Restart Now .
Upon restart, click on Troubleshoot . Troubleshoot
Then click on Advanced Options . Advanced Options
Now click on Startup Settings and then click on the Restart button. Open Start-Up Settings
Then Disable Driver Signature Enforcement by pressing the corresponding key and restart your system. Disable driver signature enforcement.
Upon restart, check if you can install VJoy.
If not, disable the secure boot and then try to install the VJoy to check if it is clear of the error. You may have to disable driver signature enforcement whenever you want to use VJoy.

Solution 5: Launch VJoy with Administrator Privileges

Microsoft has enhanced security measures in the latest version of Windows by protecting the essential system files and resources through the implementation of UAC. You may encounter the error under discussion if VJoy does not have the required privileges to access the essential system resources. In this context, launching the VJoy installer with administrative privileges may solve the problem.

Disconnect any VJoy related hardware from your system. Moreover, make sure no VJoy related process is running in the Task Manager.
Now try to install the VJoy. If it fails, download the zip file from the VJoy site.
Then unzip the archive and copy its contents to the installation directory of the VJoy. Usually, it is: C:\Program Files\vJoy
Then right-click on the vJoyInstall.exe file and then click on Run as Administrator to check if the installation issue is resolved. Run As Administrator

Solution 6: Manually Update the VJoy Driver

Your system drivers are updated regularly to cater to new technological developments and patch known bugs. You may encounter the error under discussion if your system drivers especially the VJoy driver is outdated; this causes the system not being able to use it. In this context, updating your system drivers (especially the VJoy driver) may solve the problem.

Make sure no VJoy related process is running in the Task Manager. Moreover, disconnect any hardware related to VJoy from your system.
Update Windows of your system to the latest build.
Update system drivers to the latest build.
Right-click on the Windows button and then click on Device Manager . Power User Menu – Device Manager highlighted
Now right-click on the VJoy device and then click on Update Driver .
Then select the option of Search Automatically for Updated Driver Software . Search Automatically For Updated Driver Software
Now check if you can install VJoy .
If not, restart your system and then repeat steps 1 to 6 again.

Solution 7: Reinstall the VJoy Application

You may encounter the error at hand if any of the remnants of the previous installation are causing issues in the new installation. In this context, uninstalling the previous build completely and then reinstalling VJoy may solve the issue.

Press Windows key and type Control Panel . Then in the list of search results, click on the Control Panel . Search and open Control Panel
Now click on Uninstall a Program (under Programs). Navigating to Uninstall a Program
Now, in the list of installed programs, select VJoy and then click on Uninstall (if it is installed).
Then wait for the completion of the VJoy uninstallation.
Now uninstall any application that uses VJoy and then restart your system.
Upon restart, type Command Prompt in the Windows Search bar (on the Taskbar of your system) and then in the list of search results, right-click on Command Prompt , and then in the menu displayed, click on Run as Administrator . Open Command Prompt as Administrator
Then type the following command in the Command Prompt and then press the Enter key: devmgmt.msc
Now expand the View menu and then click on Devices by Connection . View Devices by Connection
Now right-click on the VJoy Device and then select Uninstall . Uninstall VJoy Device
Then check the option of Delete the Driver Software for This Device . Delete the Driver Software for This Device
Upon completion of the driver’s uninstallation, restart your system.
Upon restart, open the Command Prompt as administrator (as discussed in step 7).
Now type the following command in the Command Prompt and then press the Enter key: pnputil -e Run pnputil -e Command
Now look for Shaul in the results. If no result is found, no need to proceed further and head for the reinstallation of the VJoy.
If there are entries related to Shaul are present in the resulting text, note down the Published Name of the OEM files e.g. oem86.inf . Note Down the OEM Number of the File
Now type the following command in the Command Prompt and then press the Enter key: pnputil -f -d oemXX.inf where XX represents the OEM number (e.g pnputil -f -d oem86.inf ) Remove the OEM File From the Drivers Store
Now type Explorer in the Windows Search bar and then in the list of results, right-click on the Explorer and then click on Run as Administrator . Open Explorer as Administrator
Then navigate to the installation directory of the VJoy. Usually, it is: C:\Program Files\vJoy
Now delete all the contents of this folder.
Now type Registry Editor in the Windows Search bar and then in the list of results, right-click on the Registry Editor and then click on Run as Administrator (do not forget to back up your registry ). Open Registry Editor as Administrator
Now remove the following keys: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Services\vjoy HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\VID_1234&PID_BEAD HKEY_CURRENT_USER\System\CurrentControlSet\Control\MediaProperties\PrivateProperties\Joystick\OEM\VID_1234&PID_BEAD
Restart your system and upon restart, download and install the latest version. Make sure to uncheck the options of all of the “ Companion Applications ” (Demo vJoy Feeder application, vJoy Monitoring application, vJoy Configuration application) during the installation process. Then check if the installation is completed successfully. Uncheck the VJoy Companion Applications

Solution 8: Reset or Reinstall Windows

If nothing has worked for you so far, then the issue could be the result of a corrupt installation of Windows. In this context, resetting or reinstalling Windows may solve the problem.

Reset your system to the factory defaults and then check if VJoy is clear of the error.
If not, then perform a clean installation of the Windows , and hopefully, the installation issue is resolved.

If nothing has worked for you so far, then try to use another application like Zadig.

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?

The error “ WinRAR Error: Next Volume Is Required ” usually appears when you’re extracting a multi-part RAR archive and WinRAR can’t find (or can’t correctly identify) the next file in the sequence . This often happens when a volume is missing , stored in a different folder , or renamed in a way that breaks the archive’s expected order .

In this guide, we’ll go over the most reliable fixes confirmed by affected users, along with what each method is doing behind the scenes so you can choose the right one for your situation.

Important: To extract multi-volume archives, you should always start extraction from the first file in the set. This is usually file.part1.rar , or (in older sets) the main .rar file that comes before .r01 , .r02 , and so on.

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File

WinRAR needs all parts of a multi-volume archive to complete extraction. This error usually appears when one of the volumes in a set like .part2.rar , .r01 , .r02 , .001 , and similar naming formats is missing . Downloading the missing volume and placing it in the same folder as the other parts allows WinRAR to continue extracting normally .

Look at the error message or review the list of archive parts in the folder.
Identify which volume is missing (for example, part2.rar , .r02 , .001 , etc.).
Go back to the website or source where you downloaded the archive.
Locate and download the exact missing file using the same naming format as the others.
Make sure the new file name matches the pattern of the rest. Example: If you have file.part1.rar and file.part3.rar , the missing one must be file.part2.rar .
Move the downloaded missing volume into the same folder as the other archive parts.
Confirm that all parts are in a single folder before extracting.
Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1 or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
WinRAR should now detect all volumes and continue extraction normally .

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume

Use this method only if the next volume already exists , but WinRAR is failing to detect it automatically. This can happen due to incorrect naming , the file being in a different location , or a temporary file access issue. Manually browsing helps WinRAR locate the correct volume and resume extraction without interruption .

Right-click the first file in the series (usually .rar or part1.rar ) and select Extract Here or Extract to Folder .
When WinRAR cannot find the next volume, it will show the “ Next Volume Is Required ” message.
A small window will appear, allowing you to manually select the next volume .
Use the file explorer window to locate the folder where the other archive parts are saved.
Select the next part based on the naming order (example: select file.part2.rar after file.part1.rar ).
Make sure the selected file matches the naming format of the archive (no extra characters like (1) and no mismatched numbering).
WinRAR will resume extraction using the selected volume .
If additional volumes are missing or stored separately, WinRAR may prompt you again. Repeat the same process until extraction completes.

3. Rename the RAR files in Order

WinRAR relies on a proper naming sequence (such as file.part1.rar , file.part2.rar , file.part3.rar ) to extract multi-volume archives. If a file is named incorrectly, contains extra characters, or is out of order, WinRAR may fail to locate the next volume and show this error. Renaming the files correctly helps WinRAR follow the sequence and extract the archive without interruptions .

Note: Renaming only changes the file name , not the file contents. The goal is to restore the correct sequence so WinRAR can detect the next volume.

Go to the folder where all the RAR files are saved.
Make sure all parts of the archive are present and stored in the same folder .
Check how the parts are currently named . Common patterns include:

file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar
file.rar, file.r01, file.r02, file.r03

Look for files that don’t match the expected numbering pattern (for example, file.part01.rar , file.part1(1).rar , or unrelated names).
Rename each file so it follows the same order without extra characters or mismatched numbering. Example:

Incorrect: file.part1.rar, file.part3.rar, file.part2(1).rar
Correct: file.part1.rar, file.part2.rar, file.part3.rar

Make sure the text before the number is exactly the same for all files.
Only the last part number should change.
Right-click the first file in the series (usually part1.rar or the main .rar file) and select Extract Here .
WinRAR should now recognize the sequence and continue extraction normally .

If you still get the same prompt: the archive set is likely incomplete (a part was never downloaded or was removed), or one of the volumes is corrupt and must be re-downloaded from the original source.

Solution 1: Clean Boot Your System#

Solution 2: Restart the Cryptographic Service#

Solution 3: Revert to the Previous Windows Build#

Solution 4: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement#

Solution 5: Launch VJoy with Administrator Privileges#

Solution 6: Manually Update the VJoy Driver#

Solution 7: Reinstall the VJoy Application#

Solution 8: Reset or Reinstall Windows#

How to Fix “Printer is in an error state” Issue?#

1. Download and Place the Missing RAR File#

2. Manually Browse & Select the Next Volume#

3. Rename the RAR files in Order#