What is ds3_tool.exe file ?

In some case ds3_tool.exe can harm your computer. Therefore, please read below to decide for yourself whether the DS3_Tool.exe on your computer is a Trojan that you should remove, or whether it is a file belonging to the Windows operating system or to a trusted application.

Follow steps bellow to try fix the problem with ds3_tool.exe

1. Use cleanmgr

To run the command cleanmgr :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box , followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command cleanmgr and press Enter.

2. Use sfc /scannow

To run the command sfc /scannow :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command sfc /scannow and press Enter.

3. uninstalling programs :

To uninstall unnecessary programs :
Open the Start menu (Press Windows key + X) .
Click the first menu item Programs and Features.
Search unnecessary programs in the list of installed programs, .
Click the software you want to uninstall.

4. using msconfig

To run the command msconfig :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command msconfig and press Enter.

5. Automatic Update

To run the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate:
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command wuauclt /ShowWindowsUpdate and press Enter.

6. Use resmon command

To run the command resmon :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command resmon and press Enter.

7. use DISM.exe

To run the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth :
Press Windows key + Q.
Enter cmd in search box, followed by the combination Ctrl + Shift + Enter to run it as Administrator.
Enter the command DISM.exe /Online /Cleanup-image /Restorehealth and press Enter.

ds3_tool.exe descriptions

DS3_Tool.exe is not essential for Windows and will often cause problems. DS3_Tool.exe is located in a subfolder of “C:Program Files”—mostly C:Program FilesMotioninJoyds3.;Known file sizes on Windows 10/8/7/XP are 104,768 bytes (50% of all occurrences) or 92,672 bytes.;It is not a Windows core file. The application starts when Windows starts (see Registry key: Run).;Therefore the technical security rating is 21% dangerous, however you should also read the user reviews.;Uninstalling this variant;If you encounter difficulties with DS3_Tool.exe, you might want to do the following;1) uninstall MotioninJoy ds3 driver or MotioninJoy ds3 driver version from your computer using the Control Panel applet Uninstall a Program;2) ask the developer, www.motioninjoy.com, for support;3) check if there is a newer version available.