Why am I experiencing mouse lag in Windows 11?

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I recently upgraded to Windows 11 and started noticing a frustrating issue with my mouse. It seems to lag intermittently, making it difficult to use my computer smoothly. The cursor often feels unresponsive or jumps erratically across the screen. This problem occurs regardless of whether I’m using a wired or wireless mouse. It really disrupts my work and gaming experience. I don’t understand why this is happening, as everything was working perfectly fine before the upgrade. This mouse lag in Windows 11 is becoming a major annoyance, and I’m not sure what could be causing it or how to troubleshoot it effectively.

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Irad · Answer 1 · 2025-01-06T01:14:13+00:00

Background applications can cause lag. Use Task Manager (Ctrl+Shift+Esc) to identify resource-intensive background apps under the ‘Processes’ tab and terminate unnecessary ones. Cleaning up background processes significantly improved my system’s performance.

Glen · Answer 2 · 2024-12-26T05:31:43+00:00

Changing the power settings worked for me. I went into the Control Panel, selected ‘Power Options,’ and chose the ‘High performance’ plan. This small adjustment noticeably reduced the lag.

Pollie · Answer 3 · 2024-12-24T06:22:54+00:00

Disabling visual effects can help with performance. Here’s what I did:
1. Right-click the Start button and select ‘System.’
2. Go to ‘Advanced system settings.’
3. Under ‘Performance,’ select ‘Settings.’
4. Choose ‘Adjust for best performance.’
Turning off these effects freed system resources and reduced lag.

Burl · Answer 4 · 2024-12-16T18:21:40+00:00

High CPU usage was the reason for my mouse lag in Windows 11. Here’s how I fixed it:
1. Open Task Manager.
2. Identify resource-heavy applications.
3. Close or uninstall them.
4. Disable unwanted startup programs.
After doing this, my mouse performance improved significantly.

Randell · Answer 5 · 2024-11-03T21:45:49+00:00

Adjusting the polling rate of my mouse solved the issue. If you have a gaming mouse, lower the polling rate in the mouse’s software, usually provided by the manufacturer. Changing from 1000 Hz to 500 Hz improved my cursor’s smoothness.

Hadassah · Answer 6 · 2024-10-09T05:40:36+00:00

I’ve had mouse lag in Windows 11, which disappeared when I reduced the screen resolution. High resolutions can strain the GPU and cause lag. Lower the resolution by right-clicking the desktop, selecting ‘Display settings,’ and choosing a lower resolution. My cursor moved more smoothly immediately.

Steven · Answer 7 · 2024-10-06T08:46:48+00:00

Updating device drivers can resolve mouse lag. I went to Device Manager, expanded ‘Mice and other pointing devices,’ right-clicked on my mouse, and selected ‘Update driver.’ This improved the performance. Checking for Windows updates might also help, as they can include fixes for performance issues.

Fleta · Answer 8 · 2024-10-05T00:20:56+00:00

Are you using a wireless mouse? I had lagging issues, resolved by updating Bluetooth drivers:
1. Go to Device Manager.
2. Expand ‘Bluetooth’ section.
3. Ensure drivers are updated.
Re-pairing the device also helped to reduce lag.

Jordana · Answer 9 · 2024-09-30T21:05:46+00:00

For my Surface Precision Mouse, installing the manufacturer’s software made a big difference. If you have a high-end or gaming mouse, check if the relevant software is correctly installed and up-to-date to fine-tune performance and fix lag issues.

Wilmer · Answer 10 · 2024-09-28T20:17:22+00:00

Switching to a wired mouse eliminated my lag completely. Wireless mice can experience interference and signal issues. Plugging in a USB-wired mouse solved my problem, hinting at environmental interference.