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Title: [FIX] GTA San Andreas on Windows 8/8.1/10 — Mouse Look/Jitter Fix (ZIP included)
Post:
After hours of dealing with the infamous mouse bug in GTA San Andreas on modern Windows (8, 8.1, and 10), I finally found a reliable fix. If your mouse feels laggy, stuck in a corner, moves erratically, or won't let you look around properly, this should solve it.
The problem:
The fix (ZIP archive included below):
I’ve packed the working solution into a single ZIP. It contains:
Download:
🔗 [Attach your ZIP file here, or link to a trusted host like Google Drive / Nexus Mods]
Mirror: (add link if applicable) gta san andreas windows 88110 mouse fixzip
Installation (simple):
gta_sa.exe is located).dinput8.dll, SilentPatchSA.asi, and MouseFix.asi are in that folder.No more:
Tested on:
Windows 10 Pro 22H2 (x64)
Windows 8.1
GTA SA v1.0 (HOODLUM/Compact) and Steam v1.0 downgraded
Important notes:
dinput8.dll temporarily and try a different version (some are included in the ZIP).Let me know if it works for you. I’ve helped several people with this exact ZIP, and it’s never failed on clean Windows 10/8 installs.
Credits: Silent (SilentPatch), ThirteenAG (ASI Loader), community testers.
Reply if you need a different version or run into issues. Here’s a forum-style post you can use or
If you are having trouble looking around or clicking in GTA San Andreas
on Windows 8, 10, or 11, you aren't alone—this is one of the most common issues with the classic PC version. zip file. Method 1: The Permanent Fix (Recommended)
The most reliable way to fix this permanently is to add a specific file called dinput8.dll to your game folder. This replaces the bugged DirectInput with a modern "RAWINPUT" system.
Download: Search for a trusted GTA San Andreas Mouse Fix or dinput8.dll for GTA SA. Reliable community versions are often found on GitHub or Speedrun.com.
Extract: Open the .zip file and extract the dinput8.dll file.
Install: Locate your GTA San Andreas installation folder (where gta_sa.exe is) and paste the dinput8.dll file there.
Restart: Launch the game. Your mouse should now work every time you play. Method 2: The "SilentPatch" Fix Title: [FIX] GTA San Andreas on Windows 8/8
If you want to fix the mouse and other modern bugs (like widescreen support and frame rate glitches), installing SilentPatch is the gold standard. DINPUT8.dll - Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas - Resources
Tool: DINPUT8.dll. DINPUT8.dll. Updated 7 years ago by hoxi. Used to fix mouse issues in III/VC/SA. Download DINPUT8_5ijeb.zip. 4, Speedrun.com GTA San Andreas: Mouse Not Working Fix Windows 10 2020
Inside your game directory, look for GInputSA.ini. Open it with Notepad. Find the [MOUSE] section. Change the following:
EnableMouse=1DisableAcceleration=1RawInput=1FixVehicles=1 (Crucial for helicopters)Save the file.
The beauty of this fix is its simplicity. You do not need to run an installer or edit registry keys.
dinput8.dll file.C:\Program Files (x86)\Steam\steamapps\common\Grand Theft Auto San AndreasC:\Program Files\Rockstar Games\GTA San AndreasWhen you find a legitimate version of this ZIP (usually hosted on GitHub, Nexus Mods, or The GTA Place), you should see:
Warning: Do not download this from suspicious "GTA mods 2025" pop-up sites. The legitimate ZIP file size is roughly 15-20 MB. If it is 300KB, it is a virus.