Mouse freezes why

Q : I am having a problem with my mouse cursor freezing and the only thing that seems to fix it is to force a computer shutdown and then restart. I have checked the driver for my mouse and it appears to be up to date, but the mouse still freezes. I have also tried moving the device to a different USB drive but that also has not changed anything.

Any idea what to do? A : According to research, this is a common bug for several Windows 10 users, and nearly all posts on the topic state that updating the driver for the mouse should solve the problem.

While you appear to have already done this, please try again, this time using the instructions below exactly, as this is the method Microsoft itself recommends you use to perform this task:. Right-click over the Start button and select Device Manager from the list that appears.

In the next window that pops up, look for the line reading "Mice and other pointing devices" and click on the arrow beside it to expand your options for that line. Locate the line for your specific mouse make and model, right-click over it and select "Uninstall Device. Upon restart, the system should detect your mouse again and re-install the device with the latest driver automatically.

Another potential reason why your computer mouse keeps freezing is that you could be having issues with viruses on your laptop.

Often, this could cause there to be some kind of issue between your mouse and your laptop or computer connecting properly. If this is the case, then you might want to look at getting a good antivirus software.

A good mouse is essential for anyones home office setup, so making sure that yours is in order is definitely a good idea. If it becomes a regular occurrence, then you can go through this entire list, as it can be as simple as a driver update to fix your issue. I'm Mel, I write the occasional article for Spacehop, amongst other things. I love meeting new people and chatting, so if you have any questions don't hesitate to ask.

Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. Skip to content. If the mouse of your laptop keeps freezing, then here are the things to consider; The mouse battery. Problems with hardware. Permanent damage. Your drivers. USB issues. Technical problems. A hard reset. The Battery The first possible cause for your mouse to stop working is also the simplest; it might have a dead battery. RAM or Performance Your mouse may have frozen because your computer has run out of memory to use.

Technical Problems Like with getting your mouse unfrozen on Windows 10, the solution might just be a problem with your physical mouse. Here are Fixes for the problem. If you are using a Logitech mouse, uninstall Logitech Options software from your computer. Different laptop manufacturers have different key combination for disabling trackpad.

Check if your mouse is actually working by plugging it to another computer. If your mouse is working fine on another computer then go for these fixes. Do it few times. Recommended Read: Fix Mouse Cursor jumping around. Windows will automatically install best possible drivers. Now, copy-paste this run command and then hit Enter to execute it. Power Options window will be opened.

Restart your computer to save the changes. After rebooting mouse should work fine. Windows closes any unnecessary driver to save the power consumption.