{"id":1932,"date":"2021-08-28T14:03:51","date_gmt":"2021-08-28T08:33:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/?p=1932"},"modified":"2022-07-25T15:53:54","modified_gmt":"2022-07-25T10:23:54","slug":"mouse-keeps-freezing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/","title":{"rendered":"Mouse Keeps Freezing on Windows 7\/8\/10? &#8211; Ways to Fix"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">It&#8217;s summer break, and you&#8217;re trying to relax by playing your favourite video game or streaming that new movie on <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/netflix-freezing-computer\/\">Netflix \u2014 except your mouse keeps freezing<\/a><\/strong>! It might even lag, jump, or disappear entirely. Many users have suffered from this problem, and it can be pretty frustrating to deal with. So, this article will assist you in troubleshooting the issue and quickly fixing your mouse problems so that you can once again get your work done quickly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Also: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/discord-freezing\/\">Discord Freezing Issue? How Do I Solve It? [Solved]<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_64 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title \" >Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/#Check_for_any_mechanical_malfunction\" title=\"Check for any mechanical malfunction\">Check for any mechanical malfunction<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/#Modify_the_settings_for_your_mouse\" title=\"Modify the settings for your mouse\">Modify the settings for your mouse<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/#Troubleshoot_other_possible_causes\" title=\"Troubleshoot other possible causes\">Troubleshoot other possible causes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/#_Reinstall_or_update_your_Device_Drivers\" title=\"\u00a0Reinstall or update your Device Drivers\">\u00a0Reinstall or update your Device Drivers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/#Check_for_Malware_Adware_or_Viruses\" title=\"Check for Malware, Adware, or Viruses\">Check for Malware, Adware, or Viruses<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/mouse-keeps-freezing\/#Some_other_miscellaneous_ways\" title=\"Some other miscellaneous ways\">Some other miscellaneous ways<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_any_mechanical_malfunction\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check for any mechanical malfunction<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re on a laptop and working with a touchpad, check if there are any dents or external damage to the tracking area because sometimes this is the<\/span><\/span>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1938\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1938\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-4.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1938\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-4.png\" alt=\"mouse keeps freezing\" width=\"700\" height=\"342\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-4.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-4-300x147.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1938\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Checking Battery Status<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">the reason why your mouse keeps freezing. And if you find some, take your device to the nearest authorized repair shop to get it looked at.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If you&#8217;re on a PC or using an external mouse, ensure that the mouse&#8217;s battery is fully charged in case of a wireless device. You can also try ultimately replacing the battery if you find it discharging quickly.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Visit: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.batteryproducts.com\/BestBatteries\/WirelessMouse\">Battery of Wireless Mouse<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">3. If you use a wired mouse, examine the USB port on your Windows device and the USB cable itself to check for any physical damage, wear or tear. You may try to use a different USB port and cable and see if that solves the problem.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">4. You can also try using your external mouse on another laptop or PC to see if the issue persists.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modify_the_settings_for_your_mouse\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Modify the settings for your mouse<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On Windows 7\/8, make your way to the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Control Panel<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and left-click on the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mouse<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0icon. A window with\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mouse Options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0should open; left-click on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pointer Options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. On Windows 10, navigate to\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Settings<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Left-click on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Devices<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and under the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mouse<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0category, left-click on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Additional Mouse Options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0displayed on the top right; then left-click on\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pointer Options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1939\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1939\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-5.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1939\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-5.png\" alt=\"Mouse Keeps Freezing\" width=\"700\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-5.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-5-264x300.png 264w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1939\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Modify the mouse settings<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uncheck the box next to &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hide pointer while typing<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; and apply the new settings.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Close all programs and reboot your Windows device. If this also doesn&#8217;t work, you may also try disabling &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enhance pointer precision<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; under\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Pointer Options<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> and rebooting the system again.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><strong>See Also: <a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/an-unexpected-error-is-keeping-you-from-copying-the-file\/\">An Unexpected Error Is Keeping You From Copying The File | Top And Easy Fixes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Troubleshoot_other_possible_causes\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Troubleshoot other possible causes<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;ve modifies the settings of our mouse and still, the <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">mouse keeps freezing, then you should troubleshoot.<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Go to the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Control Panel<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and left-click on the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Troubleshooting<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0icon. If you can&#8217;t find it, search for &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Troubleshooting<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.&#8217;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Left-click on &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hardware and Sound<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,&#8217; and then in the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Device<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0category, left-click on the &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Next<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; button for &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hardware and Devices<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.&#8217;\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1940\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1940\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-6.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1940\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-6.png\" alt=\"mouse keeps freezing\" width=\"700\" height=\"529\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-6.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-6-300x227.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1940\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Troubleshooting other problems<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">A scan will begin to identify any issues, and a dialogue box will appear to apply fixed\u2014press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Close all windows and reboot your Windows device and check if your mouse keeps freezing issue has stopped or not.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"_Reinstall_or_update_your_Device_Drivers\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Reinstall or update your Device Drivers<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Sometimes when people don&#8217;t update the drivers of their mouse then also their <span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">mouse keeps freezing.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>Visit: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/en.softonic.com\/downloads\/mouse-drivers\">Update Mouse Drivers<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Windows key + X<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and choose\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Device Manager<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0from the menu that appears. Then, you may right-click on the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Start<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0button to access this menu.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Right-click on your mouse under &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Mouse and other pointing devices<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; and choose &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uninstall device<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.&#8217; Confirm &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Uninstall<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; on the dialogue box.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">You may receive a prompt to restart your computer\u2014press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Suppose you&#8217;re not prompted or don&#8217;t want to restart your computer, press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Tab<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Then, with the help of\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Arrow keys,<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0navigate the toolbar in\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Device Manager<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to select &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Scan device for hardware changes<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. You can also hold\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">F5<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0on your keyboard to start the scan.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Once this is done, windows will then reinstall the drivers for your mouse. This might solve the problem.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">If the issue persists, locate your mouse again and right-click on it; if you get an option to &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Update driver<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">,&#8217; click on it and follow the on-screen guide to finishing the update process.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1941\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1941\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-7.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1941\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-7.png\" alt=\"mouse keeps freezing\" width=\"700\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-7.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-7-300x214.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1941\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Updating Mouse Drivers<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Alternatively, you can also go to the device manufacturer&#8217;s website and check for updated drivers. Make sure only to choose drivers compatible with your version of Windows, and then download and update them manually.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Check_for_Malware_Adware_or_Viruses\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Check for Malware, Adware, or Viruses<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On Windows 7\/8, use the installed\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Antivirus Program<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to scan for any malware or malicious programs which may be affecting your device. If there isn&#8217;t any program installed, you can download free software such as Avast Antivirus or Bitdefender or purchase a subscription to a Norton Antivirus or Kaspersky Internet Security program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1942\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1942\" style=\"width: 690px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-8.png\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-1942\" src=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-8.png\" alt=\"mouse keeps freezing\" width=\"700\" height=\"518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-8.png 700w, https:\/\/automaticable.org\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/Mouse-Keeps-Freezing-8-300x222.png 300w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1942\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Checking for Virus<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">On Windows 10, you may search for\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Windows Security<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Start<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\"> menu, and perform a search for viruses or adware and take necessary actions to secure your device so that your mouse does not keep freezing anymore.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_other_miscellaneous_ways\"><\/span><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Some other miscellaneous ways<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes,\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Realtek HD Audio Manager<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0may be causing issues with your mouse&#8217;s functionality. To disable it, press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Ctrl + Shift + Esc<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to access the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Task Manager<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Go to the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Startup<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0tab there, locate\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Realtek HD Audio Manager<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, and right-click on it, and choose &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Disable<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.&#8217; Reboot your computer and check if the problem reappears.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Many users report disabling\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Cortana<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0in Windows 10 can solve this problem as well.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Sometimes, the issue may be caused by\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ATI Catalyst<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0drivers. Press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Windows key + R<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0to open the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Run<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0window, type &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">services. MSC<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0and press\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Enter<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. Locate the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ATI Hotkey Peller<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0service and double-click on it. Under the\u00a0<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Properties<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0window, change the &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Startup type<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">&#8216; to &#8216;<\/span><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Disabled<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.&#8217; Apply the settings, close all windows and reboot the system.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Temporarily disconnect other USB peripherals, such as a USB flash drive or printer, and check if the issue disappears.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>See Also: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/windows-10-mouse-lag\/\">How To Fix Windows 10 Mouse Lag? 11 Quick Fixes<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Hopefully, these steps will resolve any issues if your mouse keeps freezing, and you can make a swift return to a lag-free life!<\/span><\/p>\n<p>See Also: <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/automaticable.org\/fix-windows-10-taskbar-frozen\/\">How to Fix Windows 10 Taskbar Frozen Issue | Top 7 Ways<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It&#8217;s summer break, and you&#8217;re trying to relax by playing your favourite video game or streaming that new movie on &#8230; <\/p>\n<p class=\"read-more-container\"><a title=\"Mouse Keeps Freezing on Windows 7\/8\/10? 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