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Go to your GTA Vice City User Files folder. Right-click keys.dat , select Properties , uncheck Read-only , and click Apply . 2. Broken Mouse Control (The Windows 10/11 Bug)

The keys.dat file is a fundamental component of the PC version of GTA Vice City. Whether you are a casual player looking to rebind a key or a modder looking to change how the game is played, understanding this small file is crucial for a personalized experience in Vice City.

This is the highly recommended ASI plugin for Vice City. It completely rewrites the input system to support XInput. When using GInput, your controller configurations are handled dynamically, bypassing the legacy limitations of the raw keys.dat file and adding correct Xbox or PlayStation button prompts to the screen.

If your controls become bugged or you want to return to the factory defaults instantly, simply

Change your settings. The game automatically saves your preferences into the file upon exiting the menu. Method 2: The Advanced Way (HEX Editors)

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Some (e.g., Vice City: RAGE ) may use keys.dat to store additional binds. Always check the mod’s documentation — in most cases, mods leave keys.dat untouched.

Sometimes Windows prevents trainers from reading the .dat file due to permission issues.

Which you are running (Original PC, Steam, or Definitive Edition)?

Advanced users can open the file using a hex editing utility (like HxD). This allows you to manually swap input hex bytes if you know the precise control offset map for the RenderWare engine.

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