How to fix a mouse cursor that moves on its own in Windows 10

Are you letting your cursor go on adventures without you being there? Here are some ways to fix it.

Sometimes your cursor can appear to move by itself when you use your computer. You don’t need to call the exorcists yet. There are many reasons that a cursor may move around without you having to move the mouse.

Let’s look at some solutions to this problem.

1. Double-Check Your Hardware

Before you change any settings on your computer or laptop, be sure to inspect all hardware components. If you use a wireless mouse, make sure to check the USB ports and mouse cable.

2. Double-check the Surface of Your Mouse

Even if the hardware is in good condition, make sure to inspect the surface where the mouse rests. You might find scratches or uneven surfaces on your desk. A mouse pad that you use might be worn and not giving the correct information about your mouse’s movement.

3. Modify Touchpad Settings

Your laptop’s touchpad sensitivity should not be set too high. The cursor will move at the slightest touch. You should therefore check the sensitivity setting. Here are the steps to adjust the touchpad’s sensitivity.

1. Click Start and then go to Settings > Devices.
2. From the left-hand menu, select Touchpad.
3. To change the touchpad’s sensitivity, click the Taps drop-down menu.

You can change settings in real time, so you can experiment with multiple options until you find the one you like.

If you’ve connected a mouse with your Windows 10 laptop, it is possible to disable the touchpad.

The touchpad could have accumulated dust, so the cursor may move by itself. If your laptop looks a little dirty, clean it to see if the problem disappears.

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4. Disconnect other devices

The problem could be caused either by your joystick, graphics tablet or any other input device connected to your computer or laptop. Some of these devices can control the cursor and can cause conflict between them.

You can either disconnect all devices, then reconnect them one-by-one to determine which device is causing the problem or disable them temporarily if you don’t use them.

5. Use the Hardware Troubleshooter

Windows 10 does not have a mouse troubleshooter, but you can access it using Command Prompt.

Here’s how it can be done:

1. Search for Command prompt in the Start search bar and then select Run administrator.
2. Type msdt.exe -id DeviceDiagnostic.
3. Enter . Windows 10 will now open Devices and Hardware Troubleshooter.
4. Click Advanced > Make repairs.
5. Select Next.

6. Updating your mouse’s drivers

Sometimes, a mouse’s drivers can become corrupted or outdated . In these cases, you will need to install new ones. It’s worth trying to fix bad or corrupt drivers.

There are many ways to update your driver on your computer. If you want to know more, check out our guide to the best driver updates for Windows.

Tame Your Mouse

One of the many reasons your mouse behaves strangely is that it’s having trouble focusing. Once you have completed the list, your cursor should be able to stop moving on its own.

There are some tricks and tips that you can use to clean your mouse. Isopropyl alcohol can be used to clean and disinfect a mouse that is dirty.