If you’re facing issues with your mouse not working properly on Windows 10, here’s a simple solution to fix the problem.
First, try unplugging your mouse and plugging it back into a different USB port. Sometimes, a loose connection can cause your mouse to stop responding.
If that doesn’t work, restart your computer. This can often resolve temporary glitches that affect hardware devices.
Next, open the Device Manager. To do this, press the Windows key + X on your keyboard and select ‘Device Manager’ from the menu.
In Device Manager, look for ‘Mice and other pointing devices.’ Right-click on your mouse device and choose ‘Update driver.’ Select ‘Search automatically for updated driver software’ and follow the prompts.
If updating the driver doesn’t fix the issue, you can try uninstalling the device. Right-click on your mouse device again and choose ‘Uninstall device.’ Afterward, restart your computer. Windows will attempt to reinstall the necessary driver automatically.
If none of these steps work, visit the manufacturer’s website for your mouse model and download the latest driver software directly from there.
By following these steps, you should be able to resolve most common mouse issues on Windows 10. If problems persist, considering testing your mouse on a different computer can help determine if the device itself is faulty.