Tips to fix mouse jerking errors when playing games

Most users feel uncomfortable when using a mouse to work or play games and suddenly encounter a situation where the mouse jerks and lags. To fix the above situation, let's join TipsMake to review the causes and tips to fix mouse jerking errors when playing games in the article below.

Reasons why the mouse jerks when playing games

In the process of using a computer mouse for gaming or other activities, users will sometimes encounter a few objective or subjective reasons that cause the mouse to lag when playing games . Why the mouse lags can include some common causes such as:

1. The built-in USB port on the computer is damaged or an error occurs.
2. Operating system problems occur due to system errors or virus infections.
3. The photosensitive part of the optical mouse is blocked by objects.
4. The surface for moving the mouse doesn't work well.
5. Old or defective mouse driver.
6. The motherboard has a problem.
7. Some common causes of wireless mice include poor wireless connection, running out of battery or damaged battery.

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In addition, players who are using the mouse to control but encounter lag should wait to fix the mouse quickly. Instead, test your computer first by shutting it down and restarting it to determine that the mouse lag is not caused by the computer. 

In case the user determines that the cause of the error comes from the mouse you are using, you can take the corrective measures guided by TipsMake in the next content. After following the instructions, but the lag still does not go away, users should consider buying a new mouse instead. Or users can try connecting to the computer with another mouse to see if the error occurs. If the lag error still appears, it proves that it is due to the system, not the mouse. 

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Note : Before starting the steps to fix a frozen mouse on a Windows 10 computer, you need to pay attention to the following things because there will be specific limitations to each fix: 

1. You should only apply these fixes in case the mouse suddenly freezes and jerks. If you just bought and are using a completely new mouse, you can also apply these methods to fix mouse errors. 
2. In case the mouse jerks during general gaming taking place on the operating system and system being used, these fixes can still be applied to fix it. If the mouse jerks while playing games or when you are working on Photoshop software, the cause is most likely not the mouse. 
3. Besides, these troubleshooting and fixing measures do not apply to fix system lag errors because there can be many causes of this error.

Tips to fix mouse lag

Once you have determined the cause, you can fix the mouse lag problem with the following simple troubleshooting tips:

1. Check the mouse on the software

In case the mouse lags when playing games or using certain software, there is a high possibility that it is due to errors in these software, not the computer mouse. At this time, you should check to see if the software is taking up a lot of RAM or CPU space on the system.

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If so, you can free up resources or clear the software cache to reduce mouse lag. At the same time, you can also combine software settings to default mode or delete the software and then reinstall it. 

2. Check the battery status

Battery condition is also a reason why the mouse lags. For users using wireless mice, most of these mice will use batteries and some are rechargeable mice. 

With battery-powered mice, after a period of use, the battery will be low and cause lag when used. At that time, you should replace the battery so the mouse can operate normally. 

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In addition, if you use a wired mouse, you can also check the connector for signs of broken or open wires. This can also be the cause of the mouse lagging and flickering while in use. If the mouse connection wire is broken, you can tape it or replace the connection wire or mouse to fix it.

3. Check the connection ports

In case you are using a wired mouse, the cause of the mouse lag may come from the connection jack. You can check the status of the mouse connection port on your computer by finding and connecting another mouse to the original jack. 

When you have tried connecting to a new mouse but the jerking and lag still appear, it can be determined that the cause is the jack. The solution is to change the mouse jack to a new one or replace it with another USB jack.    

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In addition, a reason that you sometimes won't pay attention to is that the USB port is stuck due to dust or temporary electrical interference. This will affect the operation of connected devices such as mice or headphones. The solution is to use a towel to clean the dust from the USB port and the device's plug before connecting them to the computer. 

Besides, you can also use another mouse to try connecting to the computer to see if the lag still occurs or not. If the above situation still occurs, there is a high possibility that the error is in the computer.

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4. Update and install new drivers for the mouse

If you have checked and made repairs in all 3 ways above and still cannot completely fix the mouse lag problem , you can proceed to update and reinstall the new driver for the mouse.

Update new driver for mouse 

The way to fix mouse lag when playing games is to update the mouse driver. Driver is software that helps the mouse operate smoothly when connected directly to the computer. However, there are many cases where driver errors occur, causing the device to not operate as normal when plugged into the computer.

At this time, to fix the driver error, you need to follow the steps to update the new driver for the mouse as follows:

1. Step 1: Click the window icon on your computer/keyboard or click the search item in the lower left corner of the screen. Then, type Device Manager or search for Device Manager on the toolbar .

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1. Step 2: Click on Mice and other pointing device in the Device Manager window. The screen will display a number of mouse drivers. You can check which mouse driver your computer is using by right-clicking on each driver and selecting Properties .  

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1. Step 3: In the Properties dialog box, the items General, Details, Driver, Event and Power Management will be displayed. Click on General , if the words This device is working properly appears in the Device Status section, it means the device is working normally.

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1. Step 4: Now unplug the mouse connection from the computer. If you see the text Currently, this hardware device is not connected to the computer appear, that is the mouse driver being used.
2. Step 5: Right-click on the driver you just found and select Update Driver . After the update is successful, restart the computer and then check to see if the mouse still lags or not.  

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Reinstall the mouse driver

Besides updating the mouse driver, you can also reinstall the mouse driver. This can fix the problem of mouse lag . The installation steps can be detailed in the detailed instructions below:

1. Step 1: Repeat the first 4 steps in the Update section to display the Device Manager window and determine the type of driver the mouse is using. 
2. Step 2: Right-click Driver and select Uninstall Device. Next, unplug the mouse connector from the computer and then restart the computer.
3. Step 3: After the computer has finished restarting, the system will automatically scan and request to download the driver for the mouse. Next, click allow and follow the on-screen instructions to download and install the mouse driver again. Finally, reconnect the mouse and check to see if the lag still occurs. 

Epilogue

Above are the measures to help you quickly fix the problem of mouse jerking when playing games, shared by TipsMake. If you successfully follow the instructions in the article, don't forget to share in the comments section below. Thank you for taking the time to follow.

David Pac

Update 10 October 2023