If you’re encountering USB mouse detection and functionality issues, you may want to reinstall your mouse driver on your computer. In this article, we’ll show you how to reinstall your mouse driver easily and quickly.
(Screenshots below come from Windows 10. Your screen might look slightly different if you’re using Windows 11. )
Steps to reinstall your mouse driver:
- Uninstall your mouse driver in Device Manager
- Install a new mouse driver
Step 1 – Uninstall your mouse driver
To uninstall your mouse driver, you can use Device Manager, which shows a list of all the hardware components that are inside your computer or connected to it.
- On your keyboard, press the Windows logo key and R at the same time to invoke the Run box. Type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open Device Manager.
- Double-click Mice and other pointing devices, then right-click on the mouse driver you want to uninstall and select Uninstall device.
- In the pop-up window, check the box next to Delete the driver software for this device and click Uninstall.
After uninstalling your mouse driver, move on to step 2 to install a new one.
Step 2 – Install a new mouse driver
To get a new mouse driver installed on your computer, you just need to restart your computer, and upon startup, the system will automatically reinstall the mouse driver to your system.
However, this method may not give you the latest driver. If you have any input lag issues, we recommend using Driver Easy to help you detect any missing drivers, and download and install them automatically.
Update your mouse driver automatically with Driver Easy (recommended)
Your mouse driver can greatly impact the input. This is especially important while playing a video game. An outdated mouse driver may cause input lag. Issues, like drag and drop not working, would arise, too. So to prevent the inconvenience caused by these issues, you’re supposed to update your mouse driver.
Here, we recommend Driver Easy as your great pick to update your drivers. It’s a useful tool that automatically recognizes your system and finds the correct drivers for it. You don’t need to risk downloading and installing the wrong driver and you don’t need to worry about making a mistake when installing.
Here’s how you can automatically update your drivers with Driver Easy:
- Download and install Driver Easy.
- Run Driver Easy and click the Scan Now button. Driver Easy will then scan your computer and detect any problem drivers.
- Click Update All to automatically download and install the correct version of all the drivers that are missing or out of date on your system.
(This requires the Pro version which comes with full support and a 30-day money-back guarantee. You’ll be prompted to upgrade when you click Update All. If you’re not ready to buy the Pro version, Driver Easy offers a 7-day free trial which includes access to all the Pro features such as high-speed download and one-click install. You won’t be charged anything until your 7-day trial has ended.)
- Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.
The Pro version of Driver Easy comes with full technical support. If you need assistance, please contact Driver Easy’s support team at support@drivereasy.com.
After updating your drivers, restart your computer for them to take effect.
Hopefully, you can successfully reinstall your mouse driver. If you have any ideas or questions, do not hesitate to leave us a comment below.
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One of the most important input devices of a computer, aside from its keyboard, is the mouse. This hardware component allows you to select, open, or execute objects found on your computer screen. Although using this device is quite easy, there are instances when certain issues can occur which will need the reinstallation of its drivers. This article shows you the different ways of how to reinstall the mouse driver in Windows 11/10 easily and quickly.
What Causes an Issue in a Mouse Driver?
Various reasons can cause issues in mouse drivers. A few of them can be, Hardware Conflicts, Mouse is not connected correctly, Software or driver conflict, Mouse driver outdated or missing, Outdated USB driver, and Other USB driver issues. Check for all of them one by one until your issue is solved.
The mouse drivers are used to set up the mouse on a computer. Windows has mouse drivers on the system, so you typically don’t need external drivers to set up a mouse. However, you may need to reinstall these drivers if the files are accidentally deleted or corrupted.
The following methods are used to reinstall the mouse driver:
- Reinstall using Device Manager
- Install from OEM Website
- Reinstall using Windows Update
You will need an admin account to install the driver. Also, when you uninstall the driver, you will need to use the keyword to navigate through the interface.
1] Reinstall using Device Manager
At first, you will have to uninstall the mouse driver in Windows 10 to solve the issue. You can use the following methods to reinstall the mouse driver:
This will likely get your mouse driver installed back. If the new driver is not installed or installed but not working correctly, follow the steps below.
2] Install from OEM Website
The above method should have installed the OEM driver. However, if the new driver is not installed or installed but not working correctly, you can do the following.
Look at your mouse or the mouse box to determine the OEMs name. Then get the OEM website, and locate the product. Along with the information about the product, OEMs also list the drivers.
Click on the download link, and save it on the computer. These are set-up files that you can double-click to install on the computer.
You can also follow our guide on taking a backup of the currently installed driver if you need it again.
3] Reinstall using Windows Update
- Open Settings > Update & Security > Windows Update
- Look for a link—View optional updates under the update button.
- In the next Windows, expand the Driver Updates. It may have a list of updates available. You can choose to install it if you are facing an issue manually.
How Do I Completely Remove a Mouse Driver From Windows?
Because the Windows 10 operating system uses the automatic backup feature, you cannot completely remove your computer’s drivers that are already in place. To locate and remove your mouse driver, you need to open the Device Manager, which is the main interface for managing all the computer’s hardware. In the Device Manager, locate the mouse driver and uninstall it. Follow the directions given at the beginning regarding the removal of the Mouse driver.
Do You Need To Install the Drivers for a Gaming Mouse, or Can You Plug It In?
Installing the drivers for a gaming mouse is not necessary. It depends on the type you have. If your mouse only has the basic buttons, you shouldn’t need them. But if it has all sorts of fancy buttons, you may have to install them.
Do Bluetooth Mice Install Drivers? If Not, What Driver Do They Use?
The installation of drivers within Bluetooth mice depends on your operating system. There is a standard protocol for mice to use with Bluetooth, but if the mouse has additional features, extra buttons, etc., there may be a driver installed. Most operating systems add drivers for the Bluetooth host bus adapter and then connect devices that support the Bluetooth profiles. Typically, mice use the HID Profile (Human Interface Device), which is part of the Bluetooth specifications. If you need drivers, you can download them from the manufacturer’s website, but that type of driver surely includes a USB receiver you need to plug into your PC.
By the following methods, you can successfully reinstall your mouse driver. I hope this post will help you reinstall the mouse driver in Windows 10.
A mouse works out of the box on Windows 10. It will work even if you’re still on the initial set up screen where Windows 10 asks you to enable certain permissions, set up Cortana, and select a keyboard layout.
The mouse is basic hardware so Windows 10 has generic drivers ready for it but they aren’t going to give you the best user experience. It’s always a good idea to install proper mouse drivers instead of using the generic ones.
Mouse drivers on Windows 10 can be sourced from three different places;
Windows Updates: If Windows 10 thinks its generic drivers are outdated, it will search for and install proprietary mouse drivers via Windows updates. This will be a seamless process so it’s possible but it can still leave you with outdated and/or incompatible drivers.
Computer manufacturer website: Computer manufacturers like Dell, HP, Lenovo, and others supply drivers for the systems that they sell. You can find and download the best mouse driver for your system.
Mouse manufacturer’s website: If you have a Logitech mouse, you can download drivers for it from the official website. Additionally, you can also download mouse drivers from Synaptics or Elan, regardless of which mouse you have. Both have excellent drivers.
Picking the right driver for your mouse
When it comes to picking the right driver, you have the above three options. We recommend getting the driver from your computer manufacturer’s website. If you built the computer yourself, try Synaptics’ Touchpad drivers.
Mouse drivers installed via Windows Updates can still be outdated and may cause more problems.
Install mouse drivers on Windows 10
To install mouse drivers on Windows 10, follow these steps.
- Download the mouse driver.
- Run the executable file.
- Follow the on-screen instructions.
- Restart the system once the installation is complete.
Mouse drivers via Windows Updates
If you cannot find mouse drivers from other sources, you can install them from Windows Updates.
- Open Device Manager.
- Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
- Double-click your mouse.
- Go to the Drivers tab.
- Click Update Driver.
- Select Search automatically for drivers.
- Install any new drivers that are found.
- If no updates are found, click Search for updated drivers on Windows Updates.
- Restart the system after installing mouse drivers.
Mouse drivers vs Touchpad drivers
Mouse drivers are normally generic even if you get them from Synaptics or Elan. This is simply because a mouse itself is generic. Logitech mice are somewhat different but they too will work with generic drivers.
Touchpads are different and normally, installing drivers for a touchpad is more important than it is for a mouse. That said, installing touchpad drivers can often fix problems you may be experiencing with the mouse.
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Learning the way to Uninstall and Reinstall Mouse Drivers in Windows 10 will become easy for you by reading this post. Sometimes, when you notice a device not functioning properly or as usually, it ought to, simply reinstalling the driver can work as a solution. Similarly with the mouse, when you encounter any issues with, you must try to remove and then re-install its driver in order to fix the problem.
However, in some cases, the device software not being up to date can also cause various messes. But, if you keep it all updated and still find any discrepancy, reinstall mouse driver; it can potentially give a way out.
Uninstall and Reinstall Mouse Drivers on Windows 10
Here is how to uninstall and reinstall Mouse Drivers in Windows 10 –
Step-1: Do a right-click at the bottom-left corner (over the Start button) of the screen. Alternatively, you can press Windows Key along with X.
Step-2: A Win+X menu will fly out, select the option Device Manager.
Step-3: Device Manager will become visible and here you can see all the devices which are installed on the system. Since you want to reinstall the “mouse-related application”, do a click on the small arrow that you see alongside – Mice and Other Pointing Devices.
Step-4: Find the driver that you would like to uninstall and right-click on it.
Step-5: Select the Uninstall device option.
Step-6: A dialog box will pop up asking to confirm if you want to uninstall the driver. Remember that check the box next to “Delete the Driver Software for This Device” should not be checked. This will enable the Operating System to automatically reinstall the driver on your system when you restart your PC.
Step-7: Click on Uninstall or OK button in the dialog box.
Step 8: Restart Windows 10 PC and upon startup, the system will automatically reinstall the mouse driver to your system.
Bonus method – In case the new driver is causing a problem
Though new device drivers are meant to improve the performance, there can sometimes be device compatibility issues. If you believe the problematic functioning is due to the new driver, you can roll-back to the previous one.
- Here also launch Device Manager using any of your preferred procedures. However, you can type devmgmt.msc on taskbar search and press Enter.
- Once you access Device Manager console, locate and expand the category namely Mice and Other Pointing Devices.
- Right-click on the driver as before and select Properties.
- In the Properties window, switch to the Driver tab. Then click on the “Roll Back Driver” button.
- A warning dialog box will appear asking about roll-back and its cause. Select your reason and click OK.
That’s all!!!