Resetting iRacing controls can be necessary if you encounter issues with your current control settings or if you want to revert to the default configurations. Follow these steps to reset your iRacing controls effectively.
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Step 1: Locate Controls.cfg File
Navigate to your iRacing profile folder on your computer. This folder is typically located in the Documents or My Documents directory, under the iRacing folder.
Within the iRacing folder, locate the controls.cfg file. This file contains your current control settings.
Step 2: Rename Controls.cfg File
To reset your iRacing controls, start by renaming the controls.cfg file. Right-click on the controls.cfg file and select “Rename.”
You can rename the file to something like “controls_old.cfg” or “controls_backup.cfg.” This action ensures that your current control settings are preserved in case you need to revert back to them later.
Step 3: Launch iRacing
After renaming the controls.cfg file, launch iRacing on your computer. When iRacing starts, it will detect that the controls.cfg file is missing or renamed and will automatically create a new default controls.cfg file with default control settings.
Step 4: Configure New Controls
Once iRacing has created the new default controls.cfg file, you can configure your control settings from scratch.
Access the control settings within iRacing to map your desired controls, adjust sensitivity settings, and customize other control options according to your preferences.
Step 5: Test Controls
After configuring your new control settings, it’s essential to test them within iRacing to ensure that everything is functioning as intended.
Test each control, such as steering, throttle, brake, and any additional controls you’ve mapped, to verify that they respond correctly and smoothly.
Step 6: Save Settings
Once you’re satisfied with your new control settings, remember to save your configurations within iRacing. This ensures that your settings are preserved and applied each time you launch iRacing in the future.
Step 7: Backup Controls.cfg File (Optional)
As a precautionary measure, you may want to backup your old controls.cfg file, which you renamed earlier.
This backup can be useful if you ever need to revert to your previous control settings or troubleshoot any issues related to control configurations.
Step 8: Revert to Backup (If Needed)
If you encounter any issues with your new control settings or wish to revert to your previous settings, you can do so by renaming the backup controls.cfg file back to its original name (e.g., controls_old.cfg to controls.cfg). Launch iRacing again, and it will use the restored control settings from the backup file.
By following these steps, you can effectively reset your iRacing controls, create new control configurations, and ensure smooth and accurate control responses while racing in iRacing.
