Mouse lag in Windows 10 can be extremely annoying. Menus and other items become unresponsive, the scroll bar pauses unexpectedly, the mouse pointer freezes, you have to click two or three times to select things — the list goes on. Keep reading to learn how to fix these issues and other problems caused by a laggy mouse.

Mouse lag is one of the most common Windows 10 problems that users face. This is because there are many things that can contribute to the issue. Everything from a driver update, to misconfigured mouse settings, to a bad battery could be the source.

The quickest way to resolve this behavior is to start with the hardware (the mouse). Then work through each of the components and applications that work together to make your mouse function properly.

Troubleshooting your mouse. Whether it’s trying a different USB port, replacing the batteries, cleaning it, or scrolling on a different surface, the mouse itself should be examined before proceeding with these software-oriented suggestions.