So, I've tried this both before and after the DPfix mod and It seems I'm the only one on earth with this problem because I can't find an answer for it anywhere.

When I open the toolbox, I can choose to put away or take an item, then in the menu where it actually shows the items, every button changed the tab except the 'E' key, which switched to the items, but then when it asks to select it, it flashes a confirmation, then switches back to select before I can actually confirm. And when I try to choose any item other than the first one, it switches tabs of all other keys, no matter when the keys real function, only allowing me to stay in the same menu or back out totally with the 'R' key.

The end result means I cannot switch items from the toolbox or too it, which means the game is unwinnable with it's limited inventory. Like I said, I can't find any forums where this bug has been reported, though others DO seem to have their toolbox working just fine. Any ideas?

@aelric:

have you:

-installed the LATEST DPfix?

-changed dp.exe to run as administrator and enabled compatibility mode for windows 98 and then restarted the computer?

-verified the game file cache in the properties menu by right clicking the game in your steam library?

-disabled the controller input fix with in the .ini file if you are NOT using a control pad?

-tried using a control pad?

I've heard that if you open your disk drive and fill that mofo full of red seeds, it fixes it right up.

Yes to everything, but I did find a solution. I changed my gamepad mapping program to pinnacle instead of Joy2key (Joy2Key had the exact problem as the keyboard) and used a control profile with a matching texture override for the button prompts. It's working well now, or at least as well as deadly premonition could possibly work.

let me just say,

that.did.not.work.