vJoy is a legitimate tool used by thousands of simmers, developers, and disabled gamers for accessibility (e.g., controlling a joystick with eye-tracking software). However, some users attempt to use vJoy to cheat in competitive games by:
Warning: Many multiplayer games, especially competitive shooters and MMOs, consider feeding artificial input through vJoy as a violation of their Terms of Service. While vJoy itself is not malware, using it to gain an unfair advantage can result in permanent bans. Use vJoy 2.18 responsibly and only in single-player games or simulators where automation is permitted.
Installation is straightforward, but due to driver signing policy changes in Windows, it requires extra care. vjoy 2.18
Step 1: Download the Correct Version Always download vJoy 2.18 from the official source (the vJoy GitHub repository or the author’s website). Avoid third-party “installer bundles.”
Step 2: Disable Driver Signature Enforcement (Windows 10/11) Because vJoy 2.18 is not Microsoft-signed for production use, you have two options: vJoy is a legitimate tool used by thousands
Step 3: Run the Installer
Right-click vJoy_2.1.8.exe and select “Run as Administrator.” Accept the default installation path (C:\Program Files\vJoy). During installation, you may see a Windows warning—click “Install this driver software anyway.”
Step 4: Reboot After installation, restart your PC even if not prompted. The virtual driver needs a clean boot to attach correctly. Step 3: Run the Installer Right-click vJoy_2
You can create up to 16 vJoy devices by editing the configuration file manually. Navigate to:
C:\Program Files\vJoy\config\
Open vJoyConfig.xml in Notepad as Administrator. Look for <NumDevices>1</NumDevices> and change to <NumDevices>2</NumDevices>. Then reboot. Each device will appear separately and can be configured individually.