How To Change Your Mouse Speed In Windows 10
It’s easy, not cheesy, to do
If you buy a new mouse, you might be surprised by how quick it is. A higher DPI (dots per inch) rating for your mouse means greater accuracy in picking up the smallest of movements. This isn’t always ideal, and you may prefer to lower the sensitivity on your mouse by reducing the mouse speed.
Thankfully, it’s easy to change your mouse speed in Windows 10. You can use the built-in Windows settings for your mouse to do this, or you can use a third-party solution. Your mouse may even include an easy-access sensitivity button to switch between settings. To change your mouse speed, here’s what you’ll need to do.
Change Mouse Speed In Windows 10 Settings
If you want to tweak your mouse speed and overall mouse sensitivity, the best place to start is in your Windows 10 settings area. Windows allows you to change various settings that can impact on how you use your mouse or trackpad, including the ability to change button actions, line scrolling speeds, and cursor speeds.
Using The Windows Registry Editor To Change Mouse Sensitivity
If you’re comfortable tweaking with theWindows Registry, then you can use the Windows Registry Editor to change some of your mouse sensitivity settings instead. This could allow you to make more precise changes to your mouse speed compared to using the Windows 10 settings menu.
Using a Third-Party Mouse Settings App
While cheaper mice and keyboard combos are typically supplied without software, more advanced gaming mice will often come with manufacturer settings apps that allow you to tweak and change how they operate. They can also help to unlock additional features, supported by your mouse but not by Windows directly.
If your mouse comes with a DPI settings button (as many gaming mice do), you’ll need to install the settings software from the manufacturer to allow you to set up the different sensitivity profiles that the button supports. Popular gaming manufacturers, including Logitech and Razer, offer this feature.
One example of software that you can use to control your mouse settings isLogitech Gaming Software, designed to support Logitech-branded gaming equipment, including mice and keyboard. Installing this software will allow you to control various settings for your mouse, including the speeds.
In the first instance, check the website for your mouse manufacturer to see if this is something that is offered for your mouse model. If it isn’t, you may find that software that isn’t specifically designed for your mouse will work for some features, but this isn’t guaranteed.
Making Changes In Windows 10
Once you know how to change your mouse speed in Windows 10, you can start to look at other tweaks you can make to your settings. You may wish to change your keyboard language to help your language skills improve, or tweak your display settings toimprove your Windows 10 display quality.
If you make too many changes, don’t worry, as you can reset andrestore Windows to default settingspretty quickly. Be sure toback up your important filesbefore you do this to make sure you don’t lose anything essential, however. If you’re tired of slowdowns, you could always startbuilding a new custom PCto start afresh.
Ben Stockton is a freelance technology writer based in the United Kingdom. In a past life, Ben was a college lecturer in the UK, training teens and adults. Since leaving the classroom, Ben has taken his teaching experience and applied it to writing tech how-to guides and tutorials, specialising in Linux, Windows, and Android. He has a degree in History and a postgraduate qualification in Computing.Read Ben’s Full Bio
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