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When using windows 7 my mouse is very slow to respond, and stutters across the screen, making almost uncontrollable.
sometimes it moves as it should but most of the time it jerks and stutters all over the screen when im trying to move it.
Also it stops responding to button presses ( ie wont select an item when its clicked on)
this is the 64 bit version.
4 GB Ram, and an ati radeon X1950 256mb graphics card.
Edit: when the same P.C is running vista, there are no mouse problems at all, on the windows 7 side of things, ive updated the drivers for the mouse ( microsoft standard wireless mouse) and updated the graphics card drivers ( using the vista 64bit ones) but still the mouse stutters and jerks, making windows 7 completely unusable.
sometimes it moves as it should but most of the time it jerks and stutters all over the screen when im trying to move it.
Also it stops responding to button presses ( ie wont select an item when its clicked on)
this is the 64 bit version.
4 GB Ram, and an ati radeon X1950 256mb graphics card.
Edit: when the same P.C is running vista, there are no mouse problems at all, on the windows 7 side of things, ive updated the drivers for the mouse ( microsoft standard wireless mouse) and updated the graphics card drivers ( using the vista 64bit ones) but still the mouse stutters and jerks, making windows 7 completely unusable.
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The issue with the mouse performance on Windows 7, where it is slow to respond, jerks, stutters, and becomes uncontrollable, can be quite frustrating. Here are some troubleshooting steps you can take to try and resolve this issue:
1. Update Mouse Drivers:
- You mentioned that you have updated the drivers for the Microsoft Standard Wireless Mouse, but ensure that you have the latest driver specifically designed for Windows 7. Sometimes generic drivers may not work optimally.
2. Check USB Port:
- Try switching the USB port where the mouse is connected. Sometimes, using a different USB port can resolve issues related to connectivity.
3. Disable Enhance Pointer Precision:
- In Windows 7, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
- In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointer Options tab and uncheck "Enhance pointer precision." This can sometimes improve mouse responsiveness.
4. Adjust Mouse Settings:
- You can also adjust the pointer speed and other settings in the Mouse Properties window to see if changing these settings improves the performance.
5. Check for Software Conflicts:
- Sometimes, third-party software or conflicting programs can cause mouse issues. Try booting into Safe Mode to see if the problem persists. If it doesn't happen in Safe Mode, it could be due to third-party software.
6. Graphics Card Drivers:
- While you updated the graphics card drivers using the Vista 64-bit ones, try using the Windows 7 64-bit drivers. Compatibility between operating systems can sometimes affect performance.
7. System Resources:
- Ensure that your system resources are not being heavily utilized by background processes. Check Task Manager to see if there are any processes consuming an excessive amount of CPU or memory.
8. Mouse Hardware Check:
- Test the mouse on another computer to ensure that the issue is not with the mouse itself. If it performs well on another system, the issue is likely related to the Windows 7 setup.
9. System Updates:
- Make sure that Windows 7 is fully updated with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, Microsoft releases fixes for known issues that could be affecting the mouse performance.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the mouse performance issues on Windows 7. If the problem persists, further investigation into specific drivers, software conflicts, or hardware issues may be necessary.
1. Update Mouse Drivers:
- You mentioned that you have updated the drivers for the Microsoft Standard Wireless Mouse, but ensure that you have the latest driver specifically designed for Windows 7. Sometimes generic drivers may not work optimally.
2. Check USB Port:
- Try switching the USB port where the mouse is connected. Sometimes, using a different USB port can resolve issues related to connectivity.
3. Disable Enhance Pointer Precision:
- In Windows 7, go to Control Panel > Hardware and Sound > Mouse.
- In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointer Options tab and uncheck "Enhance pointer precision." This can sometimes improve mouse responsiveness.
4. Adjust Mouse Settings:
- You can also adjust the pointer speed and other settings in the Mouse Properties window to see if changing these settings improves the performance.
5. Check for Software Conflicts:
- Sometimes, third-party software or conflicting programs can cause mouse issues. Try booting into Safe Mode to see if the problem persists. If it doesn't happen in Safe Mode, it could be due to third-party software.
6. Graphics Card Drivers:
- While you updated the graphics card drivers using the Vista 64-bit ones, try using the Windows 7 64-bit drivers. Compatibility between operating systems can sometimes affect performance.
7. System Resources:
- Ensure that your system resources are not being heavily utilized by background processes. Check Task Manager to see if there are any processes consuming an excessive amount of CPU or memory.
8. Mouse Hardware Check:
- Test the mouse on another computer to ensure that the issue is not with the mouse itself. If it performs well on another system, the issue is likely related to the Windows 7 setup.
9. System Updates:
- Make sure that Windows 7 is fully updated with the latest patches and updates. Sometimes, Microsoft releases fixes for known issues that could be affecting the mouse performance.
By following these steps, you should be able to troubleshoot the mouse performance issues on Windows 7. If the problem persists, further investigation into specific drivers, software conflicts, or hardware issues may be necessary.
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