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Open Windows mouse settings
Press Win + I to open Settings. Navigate to Bluetooth & devices > Mouse. Confirm that Windows displays the mouse settings page.
Open additional mouse settings and disable Enhance pointer precision in the Pointer Options tab.
Requirements
- Windows 11
- A connected mouse or touchpad
- Permission to change mouse settings
Instructions
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Open additional mouse settings
Scroll down to Related settings and select Additional mouse settings. The classic Mouse Properties window should open. This contains pointer options not shown in the main Settings page.
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Select pointer options
Click the Pointer Options tab in Mouse Properties. Locate the Motion section. The Enhance pointer precision checkbox controls Windows pointer acceleration.
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Disable pointer acceleration
Uncheck Enhance pointer precision. Leave Select a pointer speed at its current position initially to avoid changing two variables at once. Click Apply to save the change.
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Confirm the setting
Close Mouse Properties, then open Additional mouse settings > Pointer Options again. Verify that Enhance pointer precision remains unchecked. Move the mouse at different speeds to evaluate the new cursor behavior.
Common issues
The Enhance pointer precision setting is already disabled.
Windows pointer acceleration is already off. Check the mouse manufacturer's software for additional acceleration or sensitivity settings.
Mouse movement feels different in a game but not on the desktop.
The game may use raw mouse input, which can bypass Windows pointer acceleration. Check the game's mouse input options before changing Windows settings again.
The cursor feels too slow after disabling acceleration.
Adjust Settings > Bluetooth & devices > Mouse > Mouse pointer speed gradually. If your mouse supports configurable DPI, check its manufacturer software as well.
Frequently asked
Does disabling mouse acceleration improve FPS?
No. It changes pointer behavior, not rendering performance.
Does this affect games using raw mouse input?
Usually not. Raw input generally bypasses Windows pointer acceleration.
How to undo this
Open Additional mouse settings > Pointer Options, check Enhance pointer precision, and click Apply.
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