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Fix: GTA San Andreas Mouse not Working [5 Tested Solutions]

Running the game in compatibility mode can help with this issue

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Updated onOctober 16, 2024

updated onOctober 16, 2024

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Many are still playing old GTA games, and speaking of which, many users reported that the mouse not working in GTA San Andreas.

This has made the game unplayable, but luckily, there’s a way to fix this problem, and in this guide, we’ll show you how to do it.

How do I fix my mouse in GTA San Andres on Windows 10 & 11?

First, check your mouse clicks on a site likecptest.com. This is to rule out any hardware issues. If the tests seems fine, follow the steps below.

1. Use a single processor core

2. Download DINPUT8.dll

3. Run in compatibility mode

Launch thegamefrom the Rockstar Game Launcher and check if theGTA San Andreas mouse is not working or spinning issue is resolved.

4. Reinstall mouse drivers

5. Disable visual themes

GTA San Andreas can have mouse issues due to Windows’ visual themes and desktop composition. These features add graphical enhancements, but older games likeSan Andreasaren’t built for them.

Wrapping up

There you have everything you need to fix your mouse if it is not working onGTA San Andreas. You only need to follow the instructions to the letter, and everything should be back to normal.

IfGTA San Andreas crashes on your PC, check our detailed guide to fix the problem for good. We also have a guide on how todownload GTA San Andreas for Windows 11, so don’t miss it.

Feel free to let us know the solution that helped you fix this issue in the comments below.

Tashreef Shareef

Tashreef Shareef is a software developer turned tech writer. He discovered his interest in technology after reading a tech magazine accidentally. Now he writes about everything tech from Windows to iOS and streaming services to IoT at WindowsReport.

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