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Due to bundled Malware (see below) MotioninJoy has been nicknamed "MalwareohJoy".
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MotioninJoy, or more appropriately, MalwareohJoy, is a proprietary set of drivers available for Microsoft Windows, for the Sony DualShock 3 (DS3) controller. Due to various problems, it is recommended to use [[SCP Driver Package]] instead.
 
==Features==
 
==Features==
 
*Multiple controller types available to emulate (DS1, DS2, DS3, Xbox, custom)
 
*Multiple controller types available to emulate (DS1, DS2, DS3, Xbox, custom)
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==Cons==
 
==Cons==
 
*'''Malware''': Is known to load '''sh.com''', a Chinese schooling website, in your browser when you open the included application, DS3 Tool (required to use the controller).
 
*'''Malware''': Is known to load '''sh.com''', a Chinese schooling website, in your browser when you open the included application, DS3 Tool (required to use the controller).
*It overrides your USB and Bluetooth drivers (Such as the Logitech Unifying Receiver) and can render them useless until you remove MotioninJoy and uninstall its associated drivers.
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*It overrides your USB and Bluetooth drivers (Such as the Logitech Unifying Receiver) and can render them useless until you remove MalwareohJoy and uninstall its associated drivers.
 
*Must open DS3 Tool every time you plug your controller in.
 
*Must open DS3 Tool every time you plug your controller in.
 
*Must select a profile each time.
 
*Must select a profile each time.
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Next, run the Command Prompt as an administrator and type this:
 
Next, run the Command Prompt as an administrator and type this:
 
  pnputil.exe -e
 
  pnputil.exe -e
Find MotioninJoy in the list that comes up and type:
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Find MalwareohJoy in the list that comes up and type:
 
  pnputil.exe -f -d oem#.inf
 
  pnputil.exe -f -d oem#.inf
Replace the # with MotioninJoy's number. If you had problems with Bluetooth devices after installing MiJ you should now reinstall your original Bluetooth drivers.
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Replace the # with MalwareohJoy's number. If you had problems with Bluetooth devices after installing MoJ you should now reinstall your original Bluetooth drivers.
  
 
Finally, delete C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MijXfilt.sys to get rid of the driver file.
 
Finally, delete C:\Windows\System32\drivers\MijXfilt.sys to get rid of the driver file.
  
'''NOTE: '''MiJ will still be in your registry even after this, it ''shouldn't'' cause any problems, but you may want to open Regedit and delete anything tied to MotioninJoy.
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'''NOTE: '''MoJ will still be in your registry even after this, it ''shouldn't'' cause any problems, but you may want to open Regedit and delete anything tied to MalwareohJoy.
  
 
==Un-Installation Instructions with an overridden Bluetooth driver==
 
==Un-Installation Instructions with an overridden Bluetooth driver==
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This method is confirmed to work in Windows 7 64-bit with a Logitech Unifying Receiver.
 
This method is confirmed to work in Windows 7 64-bit with a Logitech Unifying Receiver.
  
Like in Method 1, uninstall the MotioninJoy application from Control Panel. Then navigate to Devices and Printers and find the device that does not work. In the case of the Logitech Unifying Receiver, the device will appear in the list under its specific or a general name, but will not function properly.
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Like in Method 1, uninstall the MalwareohJoy application from Control Panel. Then navigate to Devices and Printers and find the device that does not work. In the case of the Logitech Unifying Receiver, the device will appear in the list under its specific or a general name, but will not function properly.
  
 
Right-click the device and select Properties. Select the Hardware Tab, then click the Properties button.
 
Right-click the device and select Properties. Select the Hardware Tab, then click the Properties button.
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If you have problems with the above driver package or if (for some reason) you MUST use MiJ:
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If you have problems with the above driver package or if (for some reason) you MUST use MoJ:
*[http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/ Better DS3] is an improved frontend for MiJ that doesn't have advertising or stupid malware. It's worse than the SCP Driver Package but better than nothing. If you have any issues changing controller settings (button mapping, deadzones, digital/analog sensitivity, etc.) in SCP, try using Better DS3.
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*[http://betterds3.ciebiera.net/ Better DS3] is an improved frontend for MoJ that doesn't have advertising or stupid malware. It's worse than the SCP Driver Package but better than nothing.
  
 
[[Category:Controllers]]
 
[[Category:Controllers]]

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