7 Ways to Overcome Mouse Not Working in Windows 10

Is the mouse you are using not working and you don't know why it can happen? Here's how to deal with the mouse not working in Windows 10.

Problems that occur on computers are often annoying and frustrating for users. One of them is like a mouse that doesn't work or is damaged. Without a mouse to navigate the system would be complicated. Fortunately to fix it is not too complicated. Here are six ways to fix the mouse not working in Windows 10.

How to Overcome the Mouse Not Working

The first fix to fix mouse not working in Windows 10 is to check mouse connections. This is a very simple thing to ignore. But sometimes, a loose cable is the only thing causing problems.

* Check if your mouse or wireless adapter is not disconnected from the port

* Try removing the mouse cable or wireless adapter completely and reconnecting it on a different port

* If this is a new problem, sometimes restarting your system will give the fix immediately

If the quick fix above doesn't work, you can try the tips below to fix the mouse not working problem in Windows 10.

1. Incompatible Drivers

One of the causes of the mouse not working problem in Windows 10 is the system driver. Windows 10 takes care of updating your drivers for most of your hardware. However, it's not always precise, and sometimes, it doesn't always find driver updates after release. That doesn't mean you can't install driver updates manually.

Incompatible Drivers

1. Type device manager in the Start Menu search bar and select Best Match.

2. Browse down to Mice and other pointing devices , select it, then right-click your mouse input and select Properties.

3. Select the Driver tab, then Update Driver.

If You Have Correct Drivers

If you have downloaded the correct driver, you should Browse my computer for driver software. On the next page, use the Browse option to search for drivers, then press Next. Drivers will install. Reboot your system when done.

If Don't Have Correct Driver

If you haven't downloaded the driver directly from the manufacturer, select Search automatically for updated driver software. Windows will now automatically scan your computer and the internet for any driver updates and install the appropriate ones. Windows will notify you if there are no updates available.

No Driver Update Available

If no driver updates are available, you can try reinstalling the mouse driver manually. Note the name of your mouse or touchpad in Device Manager, then go to the manufacturer's website. The manufacturer should provide downloads of the latest version of your mouse driver.

If you can't find the relevant download on the manufacturer's site, do an internet search for “[PC model] windows 10 mouse driver” or “[laptop model] windows 10 touchpad driver.” This should return the correct driver for your hardware. .

After downloading the new mouse driver, return to Device Manager. Then, go back to the Mouse Properties and Device tabs. Select Uninstall and follow the prompts. Now, install the mouse driver you downloaded manually, and reboot your system.

2. Mouse Freezing And Cursor Disappearing

A known Windows 10 mouse issue is related to Realtek HD Audio Manager. Unfortunately, Realtek HD Audio Manager is also a cause for audio driver issues.

1. Right-click the Taskbar, select Task Manager , and head to the Start-up tab.

2. If you see Realtek HD Audio Manager, right click and select Disable.

3. Now, reboot your system.

Disabling Realtek HD Audio Manager is known to fix mouse freezing and cursor disappearing issues.

3. Mouse Lagging And There Is Beep Sound

Your third mouse problem fix is still related to other drivers. Your mouse is slow and makes a strange beeping sound. Microsoft first addressed this issue in April 2016, with Cumulative Updates KB3147458 and KB3147461. However, you will benefit from trying the following fixes if you are still experiencing mouse lag in Windows 10.

Mouse Lagging And There Is Beep Sound

1. Open Device Manager and search for Human Interface Devices. If you see a XINPUT Compatible HID or HID-compliant vendor listed, this fix might work for you.

2. Right click and select Update Driver Software.

3. Select Browse my computer for driver software, followed by Let me pick from a list of device drivers on my computer.

4. On the next screen, select Have Disk. This lets you browse the system for the driver of your choice. Find the extracted files using the Browse button. Select xinputhid or HID-compliant device, then Open > OK.

5. You should now return to the driver selection screen, where the “new” driver will be available to choose from. Hit Next, then reboot your system.

Note: that the Human Input Device (HID) list may vary from system to system. This fix has been shown to work on a variety of systems, using different hardware setups.

4. Windows 10 Touchpad Freezing

Some Windows 10 users are reporting the touchpad freezing issue while using the laptop. Touchpad freezing or jumping issues usually stem from out-of-date touchpad drivers, depending on the device manufacturer. The process of updating your Windows 10 touchpad settings is similar to that of a normal mouse.

Windows 10 Touchpad Freezing

1. Type device manager in the Start Menu search bar and select Best Match.

2. Explore Mice and other pointing devices and expand using the arrows.

3. Right-click your touchpad driver and select Update Driver > Search automatically for drivers.

Manufacturer Touchpad Settings

Depending on the device or touchpad manufacturer, you may have a second set of touchpad settings hiding somewhere on your system. When your Windows 10 touchpad starts behaving strangely, it could be that the settings are wrong.

In the touchpad screenshot above, you will see the name Synaptics PS/2 Port Touchpad. The manufacturer's name is Synaptics, so that's the manufacturer's setting or touchpad we'll be looking for. You can find the manufacturer name of your touchpad using Device Manager. Alternatively, some manufacturers include an extra tab in Windows 10's Mouse Properties.

Manufacturer Touchpad Settings

1. Enter the mouse in the Start menu search bar and select Best Match.

2. Select Additional mouse options.

3. Check the extra tab with manufacturer name or touchpad or something similar.

4. Adjust any settings that appear corrupted, or alternatively, restore the touchpad settings to their default configuration.

The process above may differ between manufacturers but gives you a rough idea of what to expect.

5. Mouse Acceleration

Mouse acceleration issues are incredibly frustrating, especially for the gamers among us. Windows 10 users are reporting mouse acceleration issues in several scenarios. There is no single fix for mouse acceleration issues, but you can try some of the fixes below to see which works for you.

Turn Off And On Mouse Acceleration

First, try turning mouse acceleration on and off in your system settings.

Turn Off And On Mouse Acceleration

1. Go to Control Panel > Hardware & Sound > Mouse.

2. Select the Pointer Options tab.

3. Uncheck the Enhance pointer precision box to turn off acceleration.

4. Select Apply and OK . Check how your mouse is now responding.

Mouse MarkC Fix

If trying to turn it off and on still doesn't work, you can try using Mouse MarkC Fix to fix your Windows mouse acceleration problem. MarkC Mouse Fix is a registry file that removes Windows 10's mouse pointer acceleration, adjusting the feature to the level of accuracy you'd expect.

Mouse MarkC Fix

1. First, download the MarkC Mouse Fix compressed file and extract it to a memorable location.

2. Next, you need to know the DPI (Dots Per Inch) display that you are currently using by pressing Windows Key + I, then going to System > Display.

3. Under Scale and layout, check the current settings you are using. For example, 100% (Recommended is the default scaling option. Depending on your screen size and resolution, you may see an option scaling up to 350 percent.

4. Note the current scale setting.

5. Go back to the extracted MarkC Mouse Fix folder, find your version of Windows, and open the folder.

6. Select the registry file that matches your display DPI, then double-click to import the file. Answer Yes or OK to the instructions that appear. Now reboot your system for the repair to complete.

You should now enjoy precise 1-to-1 control, with no acceleration or pauses between moves.

Mouse and Xbox Game Bar Problems

Xbox Game Bar, formerly known as Windows 10 Game Bar, is a handy feature for gamers. Of course, another option could be recording and streaming your games. But Microsoft knows that Xbox Game Bar integration with Windows 10 gives gamers an edge on desktops and Xboxes.

Anyway, back to Windows 10 mouse issues. Xbox Game Bar in Windows 10 can trigger mouse acceleration issues. Unfortunately, this is not a problem of its kind. Therefore, there is no definite fix. Some users report that other mouse acceleration fixes have a positive effect. Others have gone so far as to completely remove built-in gaming features via Windows PowerShell.

A common trick for those experiencing mouse acceleration issues when using the Windows 10 Game Bar is to use the Windows key + G key shortcut to trigger the recording event. Try it yourself and see if your mouse acceleration problem starts after doing this.

6. Nvidia Drivers

After updating Windows 10, users are reporting mouse issues in certain environments or scenarios. In particular, the mouse buttons continue to work, but the movement stops. One common fix for this problem comes from an outdated Nvidia driver.

To update your Nvidia drivers, first go to the Nvidia drivers page. Select your Nvidia product from the dropdown box, then select Start Search. The latest drivers for your Nvidia graphics card will appear in the results below. Download and install the latest version.

7. Fix Mouse Problems With Hardware Troubleshooter

Windows 10 includes several troubleshooters that you can use to automatically identify and fix mouse problems. The success of these troubleshooters varies depending on the problem, and you may have to take their advice with caution.

For example, Wi-Fi troubleshooters often suggest a complete network reset, reverting your settings to their defaults if your internet goes down, rather than simply suggesting turning the router off and on first.

To find Windows 10 hardware troubleshooter:

Fix Mouse Problems With Hardware Troubleshooter

1. Press Windows key + R to open Run Box.

2. Type the following command "msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic".

3. Follow the next steps according to the instructions provided.

Windows 10 will try to detect any mouse issues then ask if you want to apply the fix.

Conclusion

So that was how to fix mouse not working on Windows 10. I hope one of the methods above solved your Windows 10 mouse or touchpad problem. The Windows Update system always has a chance to break something, somewhere.

Because Microsoft has relaxed Windows 10's strict update rules that previously could only help end-users. If buggy updates don't install automatically, you have a better chance of avoiding time-consuming mouse-related bugs.