There are common scenarios where this mouse behavior becomes noticeable:

Playing games and game elements stop responding smoothly to your mouse movements.Scrolling down a Word document and the scroll bar pauses even when you’re still scrolling.While giving a PowerPoint presentation, your mouse pointer freezes even while you’re moving the mouse.You have to click two or three times on an application button or a web page link because the computer isn’t responding to your clicks.

Cause of Windows 10 Mouse Lag

Mouse lag is one of the most common Windows 10 issues users face. This is because a lot of things can contribute to the problem. Anything from a recent driver update, misconfigured mouse settings, or a bad wireless mouse battery can cause this issue. The fastest way to resolve this behavior is to start with the hardware (the mouse). Then, work your way through each of the components and applications that work together to make your mouse function properly.

How to Fix Windows 10 Mouse Lag

This issue applies to all editions of Windows 10, including both 32-bit and 64-bit versions.