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
    2013-10-19T08:26:57+00:00

    I confirm this.

    I updated my windows from 8 to 8.1. Installation went fine and everything works...except my mouse in games and Call of Duty Black Ops 2 became unplayble because of mouse stutter & lag. In windows 8 it worked fine.

    I have roccat kone XTD mouse.

    I re-installed all the mouse drivers and even GPU drivers. The problem became after i updated to 8.1. There were absolutely never any issues with windows 8 and my mouse.

    I have tried running the programs in win 8 compability mode, no help.

    So the problem is somewhere in windows 8.1.

    This is a serious issue to people who love to play games.

    I really would not like to roll back to win 8 because it's such a hassle. Please fix this, asap.

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  2. Anonymous
    2013-10-19T08:22:13+00:00

    Hi,

    1. What is the make and model number of the mouse?

    I would recommend you to perform Clean Boot and check if the issue occurs.

    Method 1:

    How to perform a clean boot to troubleshoot a problem in Windows 8, Windows 7, or Windows Vista

    http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

    Note: Refer "How to reset the computer to start as usual after troubleshooting with clean boot" under more information to reset the computer to start as normal after troubleshooting.

    Additionally, I would have you download the latest drivers for the mouse from the manufacturer’s website and get it installed and check if it helps.

    Hope this resolves the issue. If issue persists, you can write back to us and we will be glad to assist you further.

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