Baldur’s Gate 3 – Keyboard/Mouse Not Working – Issue Fix

by Falagar / Game Guides, General Guides / 06 Feb 2020

Run the Game as Administrator

Ensure that the game is launched with administrator privileges. To install and start the game, please right-click on the shortcut or setup file and select “Run as Administrator”.

Disable Additional Input Devices

Please disconnect any additional input devices. This includes controllers, graphics tablets, etc. Only the keyboard and mouse should remain connected. If you’re using virtual input devices like x360CE or vJoy, disconnect or disable these as well.

Disable Mouse Acceleration

Mouse acceleration or enhanced pointer precision should be disabled. Follow these steps to disable the ‘Enhance pointer precision’ option:

For Windows 10: Press WinKey+R, and in the Run window type: control. After that press Ok, and navigate to Mouse -> Pointer Options, then make sure that Enhance pointer precision is unchecked, and click OK.

For Windows 8.1, 7: Start -> Control Panel -> Mouse -> Pointer Options, then make sure that Enhance pointer precision is unchecked, and click OK.

Disable Touchscreen

If applicable, disable the touchscreen. If you’re using a tablet PC, ensure a keyboard and mouse are connected, then temporarily disable the touchscreen function.

Run the Game in Clean Boot Mode

Start the game in clean boot mode to minimize software interference. Ensure that no third-party applications interfere with the game. Install and run the game in “clean boot mode”. You can find detailed instructions here: http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

Falagar

He is the founder and editor of Magic Game World. He loved gaming from the moment he got a PlayStation 1 with Gran Turismo on his 7th birthday.
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