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Re: How do I completely disable controller on PC for BF2042?

Unfortunately, for me holding ESC drops the menu back like it says "Esc to Cancel" it does not clear the bind no matter how many attempts I make. I don't even have a controller so the fact my KB+Mouse settings say "Hold 3 bars to Clear" & also appears to be a widespread problem gives me hope EA will address this issue.

My config is Steam+KB+Mouse (No controller plugged in, No Joysticks plugged in). I cleared the keybindings and restarted to no avail.

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  • @LeonUbernidustry turning on your Game Mode option in your Win 10 Game settings. It worked for me and i was able to successfully unbind this nuisance bug.

    Start >>> Settings >>> Gaming >>> Game Mode >>> Toggle on switch

    After doing the above, simply restart your BF2042 game and voila, you should now be able to unbind the "mouse 5" key by holding down the ESC.

    Hope this helps some you guys cause it's worked for me and i didn't have to edit any player profile files.

  • LeonUbernidus's avatar
    LeonUbernidus
    4 years ago
    @Cleveland_SteamR Thank you for suggesting something new to attempt! It didn't work to resolve the issue for me.

    Start >>> Settings >>> Gaming >>> Game Mode >>> Turn on switch (was already on but I toggled it off & restarted {no fix} & toggled it back on & restarted {no fix}
  • Boyler73's avatar
    Boyler73
    4 years ago

    I was having rhe same issue and my fps was taking a hit. I downloaded the new nvidia driver and now I can change my key bindings no problem

  • @Boyler73I just installed the new Nvidia driver, rebooted and tried again. It appears to have resolved my previous key binding issue (mouse 5/ Xbox controller button to clear setting).

    Now the Switch Weapon-Gunner key is hard locked to the F key is and I can't change or delete it at all. 

  • xxxCoOlBr33zExx's avatar
    xxxCoOlBr33zExx
    Hero (Retired)
    4 years ago

    I finally got the Mouse 5 button issue today when I tried rebinding the mouse wheel while in-game. I got rid of it was to restore my key bindings to default and rebind everything again. 

    Definitely recommend taking some screenshot of your binds prior to resetting....lol

    I saw another possible posted where they stated "delete the "cache"-folder inside the Documents/Battlefield 2042-folder." 

  • LeonUbernidus's avatar
    LeonUbernidus
    4 years ago

    After further investigation/play I found the Transport Driver Map button still does the old "Hold Xbox button to clear" and maps it to mouse 5 automatically. It appears the Nvidia drivers resolved some of the issues for some key controls but the same issue is still present in other controls.

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