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    AC 4 Press any key nothing happens

    I'm trying to get AC4 to run on pc and when I get to the press any key screen after all the titles nothing happens no matter what key i press. Any one else having this problem?
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    Hi, welcome to the forums!

    Have you tried this?

    Originally Posted by YAZ_H Go to original post
    Hi and welcome to the forum, i assume you are talking about Assassins Creed 4, usually such issue is caused by having a controller or input device connected to your PC that in turn hijacks your keyboard/mouse, disconnect all devices connected to your PC -or disable them from Device Manager- except keyboard and mouse and launch the game.

    if that doesnt work, do the following:

    1. Navigate to folder C:\Users\[Username]\Documents\Assassin's Creed IV Black Flag
    2. Open file Assassin4.ini with notepad.
    3. Search for these lines:

    [Input]
    SelectedInput=XXXXXXXX

    Change them to:

    [Input]
    SelectedInput=KeyboardMouse2

    4. Save and close the file then run the game.
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    I tried both, funny enough the controller input was already set at Keyboardmouse2. Still can't get it to respond. but I found that if i wait a minute a video plays. I don't know if that is normal.
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    Right. I'm trying to find the other solutions that was posted, last time someone had this problem, but in the meantime, I'd contact support and see if they can help (click my sig).

    The video is normal, it's an idle process thing.
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    Originally Posted by gabesellers Go to original post
    I'm trying to get AC4 to run on pc and when I get to the press any key screen after all the titles nothing happens no matter what key i press. Any one else having this problem?
    I had this same issue. The game was defaulting to a wireless XBOX controller I had. Even though the controller was off, the software running with the wireless ****le seems to be enough for it to ignore the keyboard and mouse. I also checked the .ini file and it was set to KeyboardMouse2. I was using Razer Game Booster and had checked the box to remove XBOXStat.exe during boost mode. Unfortunately, Razer Game Booster starts programs is it set to turn off (even if they weren't running to begin with) when returning to regular mode. So after playing a game and returning to Windows, this software for the XBox controller started (which makes AC4 default to the controller and ignore the keyboard). Disabling or shutting down the software for a gamepad/joystick might help you.

    There should be an option to select which controller you want to use (currently, there doesn't seem to be). Anyway, I hope this helps.
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    Windows key + L
    Then log back in

    Seems to fix it.
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    Thanks for the update ChrisDenik!
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    I have found the soloution

    The same happened for me just exit the game sign out of youre windows sign back up and it should work!!!
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    Originally Posted by rojukaz635 Go to original post
    The same happened for me just exit the game sign out of youre windows sign back up and it should work!!!
    Hey rojukaz635, welcome to forums and thank you very much for sharing your workaround!

    I do hope that if there are any players still experiencing this - they will find this useful .

    Should you have any other workarounds or if you require any assistance, do not hesitate and reach out at any time!
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