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Fix: Slow Mouse Response in Windows 10

By: Waseem Patwegar

Dealing with a Slow or Laggy Mouse can be frustrating, especially if you are trying to get some work done in a short time frame. You will find below the steps to Fix Slow Mouse Response in Windows 10.

Fix: Slow Mouse Response in Windows 10

Slow Mouse Response in Windows 10

The issue of Slow Mouse Response in Windows 10 could be due to a variety of reasons, ranging from weak batteries, faulty mouse, incorrect settings to software related issues.

Hopefully, you should be able to improve the speed of mouse on your computer using troubleshooting steps as provided below.

1. Check Mouse and Mouse Pad

Start by examining and cleaning the bottom of the Mouse to make sure that no debris/dirt is stuck in the laser opening.

Also, take a good look at the Mouse Pad and see if it needs to be replaced (Worn out, Dirty).

2. Replace Batteries

The simplest reason for Mouse becoming slow or getting stuck is due to its battery being weak. Hence, replace the battery with a new one and see if it helps in fixing the problem.

3. Disconnect USB Devices

Sometimes, other devices connected to the computer can interfere with the proper functioning of the Mouse. This is especially true if a USB 3.0 device is attached to your computer.

Users have reported fixing Slow Mouse Response issue in Windows 10 by disconnecting Portable Hard Drive and USB Flash drives connected to the computer.

4. Connect Mouse Receiver to USB 2.0 Port

Make sure that USB Receiver of the Mouse is connected to USB 2.0 port and not to USB 3.0 port. Users have reported fixing Mouse lag by connecting the receiver of the wireless mouse to USB 2.0 port.

5. Change USB Port

Plug the Mouse into another USB port and see if it starts working better.

If you are using a USB Hub, try plugging the mouse directly into the USB Port of your computer and see if this improves its performance.

6. Update Mouse Driver

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

2. On Device Manager screen, expand Mice and other pointing devices entry > right-click on HID-complaint mouse and select Update Driver option.

Update Mouse Driver

3. On the next screen, click on Search automatically for updated driver software option and allow Windows to automatically search and update the driver software.

7. Disable Improve Inking & Typing

Users have reported improvement in Mouse Response after disabling Improve Inking and Typing option.

1. Go to Settings > Privacy > Diagnostic & feedback.

2. Scroll down in the right-pane and Toggle OFF Improve inking & typing recognition option

Turn Off Inking & Typing Recognition in Windows 10

8. Disable Scroll Inactive

1. Go to Settings> Devices > Mouse.

2. Scroll down in the right-pane and Disable Scroll Inactive Windows option.

Disable Scroll Inactive Option in Windows

9. Disable Fast Startup

While Fast Startup is useful on HDD drives, it is also known to cause problems with external keyboard and mouse.

Disable Fast Startup on your computer, using steps as provided in this guide: How to Disable Fast Startup in Windows 10.

After disabling Fast Startup, restart your computer and see if the Mouse is now working properly on your computer.

10. Prevent Computer from Turning OFF Mouse

1. Right-click on the Start button and click on Device Manager.

2. On Device Manager screen, expand Mice and other pointing devices entry > right-click on HID-complaint mouse and select Properties.

Open Mouse Driver Properties

3. On the next screen, switch to Power Management tab and uncheck Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option.

Prevent Computer From Turning OFF Mouse

11. Check for Updates

Your computer and mouse can become slow if it is preparing or waiting to install updates.

1. Go to Settings > Updates & Security.

2. On Update and Security screen, click on Windows Update in the side menu and click on Check for Updates button.

Check For Updates Option in Windows 10

3. Allow Windows to check for available updates and install them on your computer

12. Is Your Mouse Defective?

1. Plug in another Wireless/Bluetooth Mouse into your computer.

If the new mouse works perfectly fine on your, it points to the possibility of your mouse being defective.

2. Now, plug the Defective Mouse into another computer (PC, Mac or Chromebook).

If the Mouse is still not working properly, it confirms that the Mouse is defective. If you recently bought the mouse, return or exchange it as soon as possible.

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