Virtual HID Mini-user-mode-driver for Sony DualShock 3 Controllers
Publisher’s description
What is DsHidMini?
DsHidMini by Nefarius Software Solutions e.U. is open-source Windows software.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides MSI installers for 64-bit and ARM64 Windows. Installation asks for administrator rights. It needs Windows 10 1809 or newer. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches. An MSI package is available for deployment with Group Policy, Intune or Configuration Manager.
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Open source: the code can be inspected and built by anyone
- Native ARM64 build for Windows on Arm
- MSI package for managed deployment
- Documented silent install
- Updated in the last two months
Cons
- Installation needs administrator rights
In short: DsHidMini is an open-source Windows tool for 64-bit and ARM64 PCs. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is DsHidMini safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
8887ABD79AAD3BA45B22D2D2050EBEAEB6DA9EAB18EDE11C5464149E393F6410· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- The source code is public
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 1 versions ›| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.27.0Latest | October 17, 2026 | — | ARM64 MSI64-bit MSI |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id Nefarius.DsHidMini -emsiexec /i Nefarius_DsHidMini_Drivers_x64_arm64_v3.27.0.msi /qn /norestartmsiexec /x {25784100-B9AA-4205-8D54-CA53A22F7AC5} /qn /norestartRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Nefarius Software Solutions e.U.
- Licence
- BSD-3-Clause
- Price
- Free
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10 (Windows 10 1809+)
- Architecture
- 64-bit, ARM64
- Installer
- MSI
- Version
- 3.27.0
- Released
- October 17, 2026
- Added to the catalogue
- November 4, 2026
- Versions listed
- 1
- Website
- github.com
- winget ID
- Nefarius.DsHidMini
- MSI product code
- {25784100-B9AA-4205-8D54-CA53A22F7AC5}
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Frequently asked questions
Is DsHidMini free?
Yes. DsHidMini is open-source software under the BSD-3-Clause licence.
Is DsHidMini safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install DsHidMini with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can DsHidMini be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer, including msiexec for the MSI package.
Which Windows versions does DsHidMini support?
The installer requires Windows 10 1809 or newer and is available for 64-bit and ARM64.
Does DsHidMini run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
Yes, there is a native ARM64 installer.
