Running into problems with your mouse while playing God of War Ragnarok on PC can be frustrating. Don’t worry, though. There are some simple steps you can follow to get the mouse input working again. Here’s a quick guide to help you through it.
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Solution 1: Start the GameInput Service
- First, close the game if it’s running.
- Then, type “services” into the Windows search bar.
- Open the Services app and find GameInput.
- Double-click on it and set it to “Automatic“.
- Click “Apply” and “Start” if the option is highlighted.
- Once done, restart the game to see if this fixed the issue.
Solution 2: Stop and Restart the GameInput Service
- Close the game first.
- Open Command Prompt as an administrator (search for “cmd” in the Windows search bar, right-click on Command Prompt, and choose “Run as administrator“).
- Copy and paste the following command: net stop GameInputSvc
- Hit enter to stop the service.
- Then, copy and paste this command: net start GameInputSvc
- This will restart the service.
- Afterward, launch the game again to check if the mouse input is working.
Solution 3: Uninstall Extra GameInput Service
Sometimes, there are duplicate GameInput services. To check:
- Open Services.msc by searching for it in the Windows search bar.
- Look for multiple instances of GameInput.
- If you find two, one of them (likely from “C:/Program Files (x86)”) should be uninstalled:
- Open Settings > Apps > Installed Apps.
- Search for GameInput. If you find one dated around February or March 2023, uninstall it.
- Restart your PC after uninstalling the extra service.
- Now, launch the game and test the mouse.
Solution 4: Use Alt + Tab Trick
If none of the above works, try pressing Alt + Tab to switch out of the game and then back in. Sometimes this quick toggle can reset the mouse input.
Following these steps should resolve your mouse input issues in God of War Ragnarok. It’s often a simple service hiccup that causes the problem, but a quick reset usually gets things back to normal.