mouse lag in video games since updating to win 8.1

Anonymous
2013-10-18T21:31:23+00:00

hi all ive noticed that in some games in win 8.1 there is serious mouse lag . this makes some games almost unplayable now. this is a serious issue especially since many gamers upgraded for the benefits ingames but now cant play do to the mouse lag issues.

for me its in call of duty 4 aka modern warfare 1. there are numerous articles now about this issue and with certain games .

http://fr.reddit.com/r/windows/comments/1oor43/windows\_81\_warning\_for\_gamers\_issues\_with/  

http://www.pcgamesn.com/windows-81-mouse-lag-reportedly-renders-some-pc-games-close-unplayable

as you can see this isnt a isolated issue and needs fixing asap. especially with many big titles just coming in the next few weeks on pc !

how can this be sent higher up so this issue is resolved ? thanks.

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Anonymous
2013-11-08T18:50:37+00:00

We have issued a fix to address most of the “mouse lag” issues associated with gaming in Windows 8.1, which vary based on the game, input methods used, etc. More details on the issue and available resolutions are available via KB 2908279, and affected customers can go to the Microsoft Download Center to install the update

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  1. Anonymous
    2013-11-08T20:38:32+00:00

    I have read the update page, but still have a question. Since mouse polling check tools need to have the registry extension applied to them, does that mean only the games/programs/applications that have had this extension applied will receive the full poll rate capable of the mouse used?

    In other words, will my 1000 Hz Logitech mouse only be 1000 Hz in applications I've manually edited in the registry?

    Thank you.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-11-08T20:24:55+00:00

    We have issued a fix to address most of the “mouse lag” issues associated with gaming in Windows 8.1, which vary based on the game, input methods used, etc. More details on the issue and available resolutions are available via KB 2908279, and affected customers can go to the Microsoft Download Center to install the update

    It actually also seems to fix the problems in World of Warcraft even thought it's not listed as one of the games it applies to.

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-11-08T20:01:21+00:00

    We have issued a fix to address most of the “mouse lag” issues associated with gaming in Windows 8.1, which vary based on the game, input methods used, etc. More details on the issue and available resolutions are available via KB 2908279, and affected customers can go to the Microsoft Download Center to install the update

    Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-11-06T03:37:41+00:00

    We can all chill now. Microsoft have finally acknowledged this mouse lag issue and are working on a fix :)

    http://answers.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/forum/windows8\_1-gaming/mouse-lag-in-video-games-since-upgrading-to/85c28c06-b13c-43be-8282-88528c42e400

    Good to know. Anyways, I'm back on Windows 8.0 and I won't go back to 8.1 or up unless they fix this.

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