The mouse is the most important peripheral in a computer. If the mouse is slow or jerky it means that something is wrong. If you find yourself in this situation too, don’t worry, because in this guide we will go through everything you need to do when your mouse is slow.
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- 1Slow mouse response in Windows
- 11. Remove and reconnect the mouse
- 22. Clean the laser part of the mouse and pad
- 33. Replace the batteries
- 44. Disconnect the USB devices
- 55. Connect the mouse to the USB 2.0 port
- 66. Change USB port
- 77. Update the mouse driver
- 87. Disable the Enhance Inking and Typing option
- 98. Disable idle scrolling
- 109. Disable Fast Startup
- 1110. Prevent the computer from turning off the mouse
- 1211. Check for updates
- 1312. Plug in another mouse to check for any defects
Slow mouse response in Windows
The slow mouse response problem on a Windows 10/11 computer can occur due to a variety of reasons, ranging from dead batteries, faulty mouse, incorrect settings to other reasons.
In most cases, the problem of a slow mouse on Windows can be solved by following the steps below.
- Remove and reconnect the mouse
Just unplug the wired mouse from your computer and plug it back in. If you are using a wireless mouse, remove the USB receiver from the computer and reconnect it.
After that, try using the mouse again and see if it has started working properly again.
- Clean the laser part of the mouse and pad
Clean the bottom of the mouse and make sure there is no debris or dirt stuck in the part of the laser underneath the mouse.
The slow mouse response could also be due to the mouse pad being dusty or worn. So, make sure the mouse pad is in good condition.
- Replace the batteries
A simple reason why a wireless mouse becomes sluggish or freezes is due to low batteries. You can confirm this by replacing the mouse battery with a new one.
- Disconnect the USB devices
Sometimes, the problem is due to other USB-connected devices interfering with the proper functioning of the mouse. This is especially true if a USB flash drive or hard drive is connected to the USB 3.0 port.
To confirm, disconnect other USB devices from the computer (except the keyboard and mouse) and check if this helps solve the problem.
- Connect the mouse to the USB 2.0 port
If your computer has USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 ports, try connecting the mouse to the USB 2.0 port and not the USB 3.0 port.
Many people reported that they fixed the slow mouse issue after connecting to the USB 2.0 port.
- Change USB port
If the steps you have done so far have not helped you solve the problem, try unplugging the mouse from the current USB port and plug it into another USB port. If you are using a wireless mouse, unplug the receiver and plug it back into another USB port.
If you are using a USB hub, remove the mouse from the USB hub and connect it directly to the computer’s USB port.
See also what to do in case the Mouse Scrolls Alone
- Update the mouse driver
Right-click the Start button and click Device Manager . On the Device Manager screen, expand the Mice and Other Pointing Devices item> right click on an HID complaint and select the Update Driver option.
On the next screen, click the Automatically search for updated driver software option and allow Windows to automatically search and update your driver software.
- Disable the Enhance Inking and Typing option
Users have reported an improvement in mouse response after disabling the Enhance Inking and Typing option .
Open Settings> select Privacy and Security in the left pane and click on the Diagnostics and Feedback tab. On the next screen, turn off the Enhance Inking and Typing option.
- Disable idle scrolling
Open Settings > select Bluetooth and devices in the left pane> scroll down and click Mouse in the right pane. On the next screen, disable the Scroll inactive Windows option.
- Disable Fast Startup
While the quick start feature is useful on computers with HDDs, it has been known to cause problems with wired and wireless mouse connected to Windows 11 computers.
After you disable Fast Startup, restart your computer and see if this helps improve mouse performance.
- Prevent the computer from turning off the mouse
Right -click the Start button and click Device Manager . In the Device Manager screen, expand the Mice and Other Pointing Devices item> right-click the HID complaint mouse and select Properties.
On the next screen, go to the Power Management tab and uncheck the Allow this computer to turn off this device to save power option.
- Check for updates
Your computer and mouse may slow down if you are preparing or waiting for updates to be installed.
Go to Settings> Update & Security> select Windows Update in the left pane and click the Check for Updates button in the right pane.
Let Windows check for updates and follow the instructions to download and install updates (if available).
- Plug in another mouse to check for any defects
Finally, as a last resort, I recommend that you connect another wired or wireless mouse to your computer and check its performance. If the new mouse is working perfectly, this will mean that your mouse is faulty.
Now connect the faulty mouse to another computer: How To Connect A Wireless Mouse On Windows 11
If the mouse still doesn’t work properly, confirm that the mouse is defective. If you have recently purchased the mouse, please return or exchange it as soon as possible.