The Oculus Rift is one of the best VR headsets in the world, and it can be used to play some amazing games. However, getting started isn’t as simple as just installing the headset. You’ll likely need to install software on your computer before you start playing with a new device. This isn’t always an easy process, especially if you’re having issues installing Oculus Link software on your PC. So here are some common fixes for this problem:
Manually Disconnect Headset From PC
First, make sure that your headset is fully charged and connected. If it isn’t, try plugging it into a power source and waiting 10 minutes before trying again.
Next, disconnect the headset from your PC. Close the Oculus app, then reboot your PC and reconnect the headset to your PC after reboot. After this step, try installing Oculus Link again.
Deactivate VPN
You may need to deactivate your VPN or turn off any other software that may be interfering with the installation process.
If you’re using a proxy server (e.g., a free VPN), try disconnecting it and connecting directly to the internet with no middleman involved. If this doesn’t work, then you might have to configure your proxy manually in Windows settings.
Deactivate Antivirus And Firewall
Deactivate Antivirus And Firewall
If you are using the Windows Defender antivirus, uninstall it and use the Microsoft Security Essentials. This will fix your Oculus Link Software installation problems.
Deactivate Antivirus And Firewall
If you are using a third-party firewall, uninstall it and use the Windows Firewall to protect your PC from viruses and malware attacks.
Uninstall, Clean, And Reinstall Oculus Software
If you’re having problems installing Oculus software, there’s a good chance that you’ve installed it before and didn’t do it right. You see, when installing Oculus Software for the first time or if there is an updated version available:
- Uninstall the old version of Oculus software.
- Reboot your PC and clear your virtual machine cache (if applicable).
- Download and install the latest version of Oculus Software from here: https://www.oculusvr.com/us/rift/setup/#/. This may take several minutes to complete as it downloads over 6GB of data – so be patient! When finished downloading, open up SteamVR as usual and follow these steps to restart your computer once more:
a) As soon as SteamVR starts up again after closing down all previous versions of SteamVR/Oculus software, simply click on Install All button in bottom right corner.
b) Or alternatively copy paste “C:\Program Files\OpenVR” into search bar at top left part of screen then click on OpenVR installer icon which should appear below the search bar after typing “openvr”;
c) Select install option: ‘Complete’ then wait for the installer to finish its job by clicking OK.
d) After installation process completes successfully press Run button next to “Run” text field from dropdown menu above “Installer” text field located between two blue boxes at the top left portion inside the app window frame.
e) A dialog box will pop up asking if we want our current settings preserved or not preserved from the previous version(s).
f) Press the Yes button twice (because I want everything saved). This will bring us back into the main menu where we can continue setting things up like normal now that everything has been reinstalled properly!
Use A Different System Drive To Install The Oculus App
So, you’re trying to install the Oculus app, but it’s not working. Don’t worry—it can happen to anyone. If you’re having trouble installing the Oculus app, try following these steps in order:
Use a different system drive to install the oculus app. This is probably one of the most common fixes for users who are experiencing issues with installing their Oculus software. If your computer has multiple hard drives or SSDs installed on it, try installing it on a different drive than where Windows is installed (if you are using Windows).
For example, if you have an SSD as your main system drive and an HDD as your secondary one, try moving over there instead! This way all of your important files aren’t in jeopardy when installing new software updates through various applications like Steam VR or Viveport MVRage etc.
Use The Latest Version Of Windows And GPU Drivers
If you’re still having trouble installing the Oculus Link software, it’s probably because your computer is out of date. To fix this, we recommend updating Windows and your GPU drivers to the latest versions.
To check whether you have an outdated version of Windows currently installed on your computer, open up Settings (Windows key + I) and select Update & Security > Check For Updates. You’ll be prompted to install any new updates that are available at that time.
If new updates aren’t immediately available for download, try updating the installer using these steps:
- Right-click on “Setup” in File Explorer and select “Run as administrator.” This will launch the installer without any problems or errors from running as a standard user instead of an administrator account.
- Click “Next” until you see a message saying that there are no more updates available for installation at this time; click “Next” again until you see another dialog box asking if you want to restart now or later; then click on Restart Later (the default option).
- When it restarts after completing its update process successfully, open Settings again (Windows key + I), select Update & Security > Check For Updates again so that there won’t be any confusion later on when installing anything else new like Oculus Rift games etcetera.”
Make Oculus Setup Run As Administrator
If your Oculus app is not installed, the first thing you should do is make sure that the Oculus setup is running as an administrator. To do this, right-click on the Oculus app and select Run as administrator. This will prompt a message from Windows asking if you want to continue. Click Yes and make sure that it opens properly from here on out.
Once this is done, open up the Oculus software itself again and then go back into Settings>General>Software Update (or where ever you found it last time). This time, it should work! If not, try restarting your PC again and checking for updates in another 5 minutes or so.
Confirm The Error Using Setup Logs
You might be asking yourself, “How do I know if the error is caused by the setup or if it’s something else?” Well, that’s where the logs come in. You need to know what your error is before you can fix it. It’s like when your boss gives you an assignment and asks for a report later on—you won’t be able to complete the task until you’ve read through the instructions and written down all of their details.
The setup logs are a record of what happened during setup; they’ll let you know where things went wrong and help prevent future problems from occurring when setting up your headset again (or maybe even just installing new games).
If you’re having trouble installing Oculus Link software on your computer, here’s how:
- Open up Settings on your PC and click Update & Security
- Click View installed updates under Windows Update
- Find Windows 10 update KB4464330 under Installed Updates
Disconnect All USB Devices
1. Disconnect all USB devices
First and foremost, disconnect all of your USB devices from your PC. This includes headsets, controllers, cameras, etc. If you have any USB hubs connected to your computer, disconnect those as well.
2. Disconnect the headset
Next, disconnect the headset itself from your PC.
3. Disconnect the controllers
Follow this up by disconnecting both controllers from the PC. If you have an Xbox controller or another type of controller that connects through a wireless dongle, make sure to remove that too!
4. Disconnect the camera (if you have one)
If you have a Rift with a camera included in its bundle (such as the Rift S), make sure to unplug that too! This is because some people have reported issues installing Oculus Link with their cameras plugged in on Windows 10 machines; if you’re having trouble installing Oculus Link and have an Xbox One controller plugged in at the same time (which also has a wireless dongle), then try unplugging it too just in case they’re causing interference issues with each other’s drivers/hardware during installation processes.
Seek Oculus Support
If you’re still having trouble installing Oculus Software, it’s time to seek support from professionals. Oculus Support is a great resource for helping resolve software issues, but getting in touch with them can be a bit of an ordeal. The good news is that there are ways to expedite the process:
- Provide as much detail as possible (e.g., which version of Windows you’re using).
- Be patient; it may take some time before they get back to you.
- If they aren’t able to resolve your issue, contact your retailer and ask them what their policy is regarding defective hardware or purchases from third-party sellers like Amazon that have been returned by other buyers who were dissatisfied with their products’ performance and/or reliability issues (in other words, don’t give up!).You may need proof in order for your request for assistance at this point to go through smoothly; providing details about what happened during the installation or uninstallation attempts will help make things go more smoothly when contacting Oculus Support again so that we’re able to provide better customer service!
Conclusion
Oculus is a powerful platform that has a lot to offer, but it can be tricky to set up. If you’re having trouble installing Oculus Link, try the above solutions first before contacting support. If none of them work for you, then contact Oculus Support for further assistance with your issue.
