WINDOW 11

How to Fix Mouse Lag Windows 11 (Bluetooth Wireless or Wired)

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NOVEMBER 05, 2024

Mouse lag in Windows 11 can disrupt your work, especially in graphic design, video editing, and gaming. It slows you down and increases frustration. This guide offers quick solutions to fix your Bluetooth wireless or wired mouse lag and improve cursor control.

Deepak Yadav
Deepak Yadav

Expert, Head of Windows Circle

Clean the Mouse Sensor

Dust on the sensor can affect performance.

Battery Level

For wireless mice, ensure batteries are at least 50% charged.

Manage System Load

Close unnecessary applications and processes.

Update Your Mouse Drivers

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The most common reason your mouse is lagging is because the drivers are outdated or corrupted. Here is how you would update them:

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Open Device Manager

Win + X opens the WinX menu, and selecting Device Manager will open it for you.

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Locate Your Mouse

Expand the Mice and other pointing devices section, right-click on your mouse, and select Update driver.

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Search Automatically

Select Search automatically for drivers. Windows will search for and install any updates.

Tip: If issues still will not disappear, go to the manufacturer's website and download the newest drivers directly there.

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Optimize Mouse Settings for Speed

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Optimize your mouse settings and you will find great responsiveness. Here is how you can do this:

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Access Mouse Settings

Under Windows Settings > Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse

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Change Cursor Speed

Adjust the cursor speed slider accordingly.

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Disable Enhance Pointer Precision

Click Additional mouse options > Pointer Options tab, and deselect Enhance pointer precision.

This reduces the acceleration factor so that your movement will be much more predictable.

Tip: If you're using a gaming mouse, use its software to configure DPI settings for even more precision.

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Disable Power Saving Options for USB Components

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Power management settings may interfere with mouse performance for USB devices as follows:

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Open Device Manager

Win + X and click on Device Manager.

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USB Root Hub Settings

Expand Universal Serial Bus controllers. Right-click on USB Root Hub and select Properties.

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Disable Power Saving

Deselect the check box Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power. Repeat this for all USB Root Hub entries.

Note: This ensures that your mouse will never run dry and is not lagging every time it gets revived.

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Disable Visual Effects to Improve Performance

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Disabling visual effects can help your system run smoother if it's an older or resource-poor machine:

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Open System Properties

Win + R, type sysdm.cpl, and click Enter.

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Performance Settings

Click on the Advanced tab and click Settings in the Performance section.

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Adjust for Best Performance

Choose Adjust for the best performance or choose Custom and uncheck any animations you don't want.

Info: This can really speed up responsiveness by freeing up system resources.

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Minimize Bluetooth Interference for Wireless Mice

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Bluetooth mice might have an issue with lag caused by interference:

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Open the "Bluetooth & devices" Settings

Go to Settings > Bluetooth & devices.

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Locate the Device

 Under Input, find the USB Optical Mouse in the list of connected devices.

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Remove the Device

Click on the three dots (...) next to USB Optical Mouse to open more options. 

Select Remove device from the dropdown menu.

Remember: For Bluetooth devices, ensure they’re turned on and nearby. For USB devices, unplug them after removal for a complete disconnect.

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Additional Tips

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Look for Windows Update: Go to Settings > Windows Update and check for updates.

Check and Test the Connection: For a wired mouse, try multiple USB ports. For a wireless mouse, check the battery level.

Limit Background Applications: In Settings > Apps > Startup, disable unnecessary background apps to free up resources.

Clean Mouse: Keep the mouse sensor and surface clean to avoid tracking issues from dust or debris.

Avoid Conflicts: Keep the Bluetooth mouse away from the Wi-Fi router and microwave to prevent interference.

Methods (5)

Update Your Mouse D...
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Optimize Mouse Sett...
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Disable Power Savin...
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Disable Visual Effe...
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Minimize Bluetooth ...
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