How to Fix a Mouse Cursor That Moves On Its Own in Windows 10

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Sometimes when using your computer, your cursor will seemingly move by itself. Don’t call the exorcists just yet, though; there are several reasons why a cursor can move about without you moving the mouse.

Let’s check out some ways to fix this problem on Windows

1. Double-Check Your Hardware

Before checking or changing any settings on your laptop or PC, check all your hardware components that could cause this problem. Take a look at the mouse cable, USB ports, or remaining battery charge if you use a wireless mouse.

2. Double-Check Your Mouse’s Surface

If the hardware looks okay, check the surface that the mouse is resting on. Your desk might have scratches or uneven surfaces on it. If you use a mouse pad, it might be worn out and giving your mouse incorrect information about its movement.

3. Adjust the Mouse Pointer Speed

If your mouse pointer speed is set too high, you may get the feeling that your cursor is moving by itself. Here’s how you can adjust the pointer speed:

Press Windows key + I to bring up the Settings menu.
Go to Devices > Mouse.
Click on Additional mouse options.
Select the Pointer Options tab.
Use the slider below Select a pointer speed.
Click Apply > OK to save your new settings.

4. Change Touchpad Settings

If you set your touchpad sensitivity on your laptop too high, the cursor will move at the slightest touch. As such, you should take a look at its sensitivity setting. Here’s how to change the touchpad sensitivity on your laptop:

Click Start, then head to Settings > Devices.
Select Touchpad, from the left-hand menu.
Below Taps, use the drop-down menu to change the touchpad sensitivity.

The change will take place in real-time, so you can try multiple settings until you find one that you like.

If you have connected a mouse to your Windows 10 laptop, you can disable the touchpad if you find yourself never using it.

It’s worth noting that the cursor might move on its own because the touchpad might have accumulated dust. If your laptop is a little grimy, you should clean your laptop and see if that fixes the problem.

5. Disconnect Any Other Devices

Your problem could be caused by a joystick, graphics tablet, or other input devices connected to your laptop or PC. Because some of these can also control the cursor, it can lead to a conflict between them as they fight for power.

You can disconnect all devices and reconnect them one by one so you can find out which one causes the issue, or you can disable them temporarily when you don’t need them.

Via: MSN.com