Nefarius VirtualPad Driver Runtime is a lightweight, system-level component for Windows that enables trusted applications to create and manage virtual game controllers. Developed by Nefarius Software Solutions e.U., it provides the signed kernel driver and background services needed to expose virtual, XInput‑compatible gamepads and other popular controller types to the operating system. With the runtime installed, tools can add controller support where none exists, translate inputs from various devices, or automate testing by programmatically plugging and unplugging virtual pads.
Built with performance and stability in mind, VirtualPad supports multiple simultaneous devices, low‑latency input delivery, and clean integration with the Windows input stack. It is designed for both developers—who can target its public interfaces to provision and control virtual controllers—and end users, as many input‑mapping and accessibility tools rely on this runtime behind the scenes. The runtime itself has no end‑user interface; it simply provides the foundation that client applications use.
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Typical use cases include input remapping and translation, game streaming setups, automated test environments, and accessibility workflows. Administrator rights are typically required for installation, and client applications must explicitly target the VirtualPad interfaces to make use of the runtime.
Nefarius VirtualPad Driver Runtime is developed by Nefarius Software Solutions e.U.. The most popular versions of this product among our users are: 2.0, 2.1 and 2.9.
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