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
    2013-10-22T17:19:56+00:00

    Someone want to post their dxdiag.txt? Also would be nice if someone could try these things:

    1. does turning VSYNC on change anything?
    2. does plugging in a standard mouse change anything? (or does this reproduce on any mouse?)

    Is this 100% noticeable on main menu of game, and in game play? what game is this very noticeable on?

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T17:05:51+00:00

    Quake live is affected as well.. mouse lags pretty bad

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  3. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T16:41:44+00:00

    avoid windows 8.1 if you a gamer stick to windows 8 or windows 7 !

    Fix this M$. Improve your OS for Gamers not for Touchscreens, we are the only reason why the PC isn't dead.

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  4. Anonymous
    2013-10-22T16:05:05+00:00

    I have the same problem, Microsoft Comfort Optical Mouse 3000. There is a noticeable latency in some games, for example Minecraft. The movements are slightly delayed.

    Drivers are of course up to date.

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