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Mouse not working in GTA San Andreas Here are some ways to fix that on PC

By Alan Sahbegovic Modified 17 Sep 2022 Follow Us Comment Share Input devices that don't work make playing this game a hassle (Image via Rockstar Games) One of the most dreaded things to see in GTA San Andreas' PC port is a mouse not working as it should. Unfortunately, there can be a myriad of reasons why this can occur. Using a mouse is instrumental for some players to enjoy the game, meaning that they often wish to fix this issue. Fortunately, there are several solutions. It all depends on the exact problem that the player has, but there are options to check for multiple possible issues. This guide will start with the best overall solutions before diving into the more niche options. Note: This article won't focus on controllers.

How you can fix your PC mouse not working in GTA San Andreas

Downloading it and installing it easy (Image via GTA forums) The most recommended solution is to install Silent Patch. It's a modification that fixes a multitude of problems with the PC port of GTA San Andreas, including the infamous Steam port. It actually resolves several issues related to input devices, including: "Mouse should not lock up randomly when exiting the menu on newer systems anymore." It has been tested to work flawlessly on Windows 10. Readers will need to get an ASI Loader and place this file in the GTA San Andreas directory (which is in the C Drive by default). Here is a hyperlink to where GTA San Andreas players can download this patch: Silent Patch This includes a ReadMe text file for readers to consult if they encounter any issues while trying to install it. Alternatively, downloading DINPUT8.DLL has been reported to work for some players. Here is the download link for that: DINPUT8.DLL

Task manager

An example of this method (Image via Windows) One method to fix a mouse not working is to alter the game's affinity in Task Manager. Here is how you can do this: Boot up Task Manager (CTRL + SHIFT + ESC is a shortcut)Go to the "Details" tab.Find gta_sa (or whatever else you renamed it to) and right-click it.Select "Go to details."Select "Set Affinity."Select only one processor.Select "Ok." This method often requires to be repeated every time you boot up GTA San Andreas. By comparison, the Silent Patch option is a one-and-done type of deal.

Get a new mouse

An example of a random mouse (Image via HowToGeek) Sometimes, a piece of hardware becomes too beat up, and that's true for some mice. If it just doesn't work at all outside of GTA San Andreas, then the reader should seriously get a new one. Similarly, some mice may function most of the time but suddenly stop working for a few seconds. If a driver update doesn't fix that, then it's recommended to get a new mouse. This option is a last resort if all else fails. The main solutions chosen in this article were based on: Silent Patch and DINPUT8.DLL are proven to work and prevent the issue from arising againTask Manager not requiring any downloads from websites you don't trustBuying a new mouse will work in situations where there is a problem with the actual hardware, and updating the driver doesn't fix that problem All of these solutions can work, but it depends entirely on the issue that the player is having. For comprehensive guides and walkthroughs, check out SK GTA Wiki Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Edited by Sijo Samuel Paul × Feedback Thank You! Be the first one to comment Follow Us Share Show More Comments GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ GIF Comment in moderation 0 0 Reply x Edit Delete Delete the comment? No thanks Delete GIF Cancel Update GIF Cancel Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Manage your profile Editing Story Queue Video Queue Editing Stats Writer Home SEO Redirection Admin Wiki Edits Taxonomy Home Edit Site Menu Mapping Dashboard Tag Pages Community Social Feed Queue Feed Center Notification Center Affiliate Home Manage Pages Bottom Tagline Dash Timeless Stories Logout No Results Found Get the free App now Manage notifications Popular ‍ Sports (30+) CricketCricket HomeScheduleT20 World CupT20 warm upIND vs SAENG vs PAKAUS vs ENGLegends LeagueECS T10 CroatiaWBBL 2022ECC T10SMAT 2022Bukhatir LeagueNZ T20 Tri-SeriesWomen's Asia Cup 2022ECT10 FootballFootball HomeNewslettersSK Experts ScheduleEPLNations LeagueLa LigaLigue 1Champions LeagueFIFA WCMLS Bundesliga Serie A WWEWWE HomeNewslettersRumor RoundupRAWSmackDownResultsRosterChampionsWWE Crown Jewel 2022PPV ScheduleAEW EsportsEsports HomeMinecraftOverwatch 2RobloxGenshin ImpactFortniteGTAStreamersFree FirePUBGValorantBGMIPop CultureAnimeGaming TechWiki Guides TennisTennis HomeTennis calendarTennis Results TodayATP RankingsWTA RankingsRoger FedererRafael NadalNovak DjokovicSerena Williams MMAMMA HomeUFC NewsONE ChampionshipUFC Fight NightScheduleRankingsResultsUFC Fights TonightONE Championship ResultsONE Championship ScheduleONE Championship Rankings KabaddiKabaddi HomePKL 2022PKL SchedulePKL Points TableKabaddi Rules WikiWiki HomeMinecraft WikiNaruto WikiTikTok WikiYoutube WikiGTA WikiTerraria WikiOne Piece Wiki MoreSportsBasketballIndian FootballNFLMinecraftFormula 1NascarPop CultureCollege FootballHockeyGolfAthleticsBadmintonGymnasticsWrestlingSwimmingTennisShootingBoxingArcheryWinter SportsRobloxFree PicksSkateboardingKho KhoLifestyle LINKS About Us Write For Us Policies Editorial Standards Journalism Awards Fact Check Affiliate Program Careers CSR Privacy Policy Contact Us Edition: English हिन्दी