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SmartMrT · 01/31/2013, 12:09 pm

I have an xbox 360 controller plugged in and the game will not launch. when I unplug it, it launches. If I try to plug it in after ive launched it doesn't allow me to switch over to using it.

*DjNDB* · 01/31/2013, 12:19 pm

Is that Windows 8?

SmartMrT · 02/02/2013, 01:09 pm

Yes I have windows 8

*DjNDB* · 02/02/2013, 01:14 pm

That's a Known issue with Windows 8, which is not an officially supported operating system for The Walking Dead Season 1.
There is an absolutely unofficial workaround by putting a certain dinput8.dll version in the games folder discussed at several places in this forum.

SmartMrT · 02/02/2013, 01:24 pm

how would I do that can you link me to the fix

SmartMrT · 02/02/2013, 01:28 pm

or guide me through it.

*DjNDB* · 02/02/2013, 01:30 pm

I don't really support that workaround, i just let you know about it. It should be simple to do, but has risks.
If you want to try it, here is one instance of it.
Be aware that the source of the DLL is sketchy according to some users.
That's the main reason why I say do it at your own risk, if you choose to do so.

SmartMrT · 02/02/2013, 01:36 pm

I choose not to risk my computer. the main reason I want to use the controller is because when I get to Episode 2, chapter 7 or so. When the mother of the cannibals is pointing the gun at me I get stuck walking forward and cannot stop.

*DjNDB* · 02/02/2013, 01:42 pm

Lee walks without you pressing any keys?
Normally you have to walk small steps until she tells you to stop, and then talk to her, AFAIR.

SmartMrT · 02/02/2013, 02:01 pm

no I walk forward but when i go to stop i wont, i looked it up and its a very common issue

SmartMrT · 02/02/2013, 02:02 pm

people said you could fix it by using a controller

*DjNDB* · 02/02/2013, 02:15 pm

I don't really know how to help you with that issue.
Besides the the dinput8 workaround you could try transfering your savegames to another computer or VM to play through that point.

01/31/2013, 12:09 pm	#1
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	The walking Dead (Pc) will not launch with my controller plugged in I have an xbox 360 controller plugged in and the game will not launch. when I unplug it, it launches. If I try to plug it in after ive launched it doesn't allow me to switch over to using it.

01/31/2013, 12:19 pm	#2
DjNDB Community Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 4,745	Is that Windows 8? __________________ I am a Community Moderator, and I am here to keep the Forum a fun place for everyone. My posts represent my personal opinion. I am a volunteer, not a TTG employee.

02/02/2013, 01:14 pm	#4
DjNDB Community Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 4,745	That's a Known issue with Windows 8, which is not an officially supported operating system for The Walking Dead Season 1. There is an absolutely unofficial workaround by putting a certain dinput8.dll version in the games folder discussed at several places in this forum. __________________ I am a Community Moderator, and I am here to keep the Forum a fun place for everyone. My posts represent my personal opinion. I am a volunteer, not a TTG employee.

02/02/2013, 01:30 pm	#7
DjNDB Community Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 4,745	I don't really support that workaround, i just let you know about it. It should be simple to do, but has risks. If you want to try it, here is one instance of it. Be aware that the source of the DLL is sketchy according to some users. That's the main reason why I say do it at your own risk, if you choose to do so. __________________ I am a Community Moderator, and I am here to keep the Forum a fun place for everyone. My posts represent my personal opinion. I am a volunteer, not a TTG employee.

02/02/2013, 01:42 pm	#9
DjNDB Community Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 4,745	Lee walks without you pressing any keys? Normally you have to walk small steps until she tells you to stop, and then talk to her, AFAIR. __________________ I am a Community Moderator, and I am here to keep the Forum a fun place for everyone. My posts represent my personal opinion. I am a volunteer, not a TTG employee.

02/02/2013, 01:09 pm	#3
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	Yes I have windows 8

02/02/2013, 01:24 pm	#5
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	how would I do that can you link me to the fix

02/02/2013, 01:28 pm	#6
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	or guide me through it.

02/02/2013, 01:36 pm	#8
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	I choose not to risk my computer. the main reason I want to use the controller is because when I get to Episode 2, chapter 7 or so. When the mother of the cannibals is pointing the gun at me I get stuck walking forward and cannot stop.

02/02/2013, 02:01 pm	#10
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	no I walk forward but when i go to stop i wont, i looked it up and its a very common issue

02/02/2013, 02:02 pm	#11
SmartMrT Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 7	people said you could fix it by using a controller

02/02/2013, 02:15 pm	#12
DjNDB Community Moderator Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Germany Posts: 4,745	I don't really know how to help you with that issue. Besides the the dinput8 workaround you could try transfering your savegames to another computer or VM to play through that point. __________________ I am a Community Moderator, and I am here to keep the Forum a fun place for everyone. My posts represent my personal opinion. I am a volunteer, not a TTG employee.

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