Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place
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Quite frequently, my mouse pointer stops or freezes for a second, then continues.
I could be moving my pointer across the screen, then it freezes in place for a second, and continues on as if it didn't happen. It's very annoying, and I can't seem to figure out how to fix it. It's just the typical wired USB logitech mouse. I think it happens when using the trackpad too.
Any ideas?
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Optical or (gasp) roller ball?
Could be lint or dirt.
Could be you need to update / refresh the driver or roll it back.
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@Obsolesce said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Quite frequently, my mouse pointer stops or freezes for a second, then continues.
I could be moving my pointer across the screen, then it freezes in place for a second, and continues on as if it didn't happen. It's very annoying, and I can't seem to figure out how to fix it. It's just the typical wired USB logitech mouse. I think it happens when using the trackpad too.
Any ideas?
Wish I had a solution but I have had this same issue for years and have yet to find one. Tried only MS drivers, newest manufacturer drivers, and OS reloads. Some say it has to do with USB drives/drivers but no luck there either.
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I've noticed this on Windows 10 as well, hasn't occurred on any of my other equipment.
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We had a user yesterday that had a similar issue with a wired optical mouse. Mouse would occasionally move extremely slowly and right click menus would take 10 seconds or so to show up. I had them try a different mouse and the problem immediately went away.
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@gjacobse said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
roller ball?
Could be lint or dirt.Do they even make those anymore?
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@srsmith said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
We had a user yesterday that had a similar issue with a wired optical mouse. Mouse would occasionally move extremely slowly and right click menus would take 10 seconds or so to show up. I had them try a different mouse and the problem immediately went away.
I'll see if another mouse helps tomorrow.
I'm waiting to see if it does it on the trackpad. i'll post back when I know.
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Perhaps a guest mouse would solve the issue
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@IRJ said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Perhaps a guest mouse would solve the issue
Only if I stand far enough away
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@IRJ said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Perhaps a guest mouse would solve the issue
LMAO! I am glad my boss could provide you with some laughs.
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@Obsolesce said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
@IRJ said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Perhaps a guest mouse would solve the issue
Only if I stand far enough away
That is what is causing the issue. Stand closer!!!
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@wrx7m said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
@Obsolesce said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
@IRJ said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Perhaps a guest mouse would solve the issue
Only if I stand far enough away
That is what is causing the issue. Stand closer!!!
No Wai bro, it should just work!
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Do you have a cordless phone nearby? I know several wireless mice run on 2.4 GHz and can have issues with other electronics that run on the same frequency.
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@Kelly said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Do you have a cordless phone nearby? I know several wireless mice run on 2.4 GHz and can have issues with other electronics that run on the same frequency.
Yes, but the mouse is wired. I'll be on it a bit later and will be able to pay attention enough if the track pad does it or if just mice.
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Recent updates on your graphics card?
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Open Task Manager and see if there are a lot of "System Interrupts" I notice my laptop will get slower than dirt when System Interrupts goes over 2 or 3 %.
You can try disabling bluetooth to see if that helps as well.
Edit: This usually indicates a bad driver somewhere, and it doesn't necessarily have to be the mouse or USB controller.
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@dafyre said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Open Task Manager and see if there are a lot of "System Interrupts"
I don't see where it says that
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@Obsolesce said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
@dafyre said in Mouse pointer periodically freeze in place:
Open Task Manager and see if there are a lot of "System Interrupts"
I don't see where it says that
Sort everything by name in the details tab....
As long as System Interrupts is a low number, don't worry about it, but if it hovers around 3 or 4 % (or higher), turn off bluetooth and see if it drops.
