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
    2014-07-13T18:32:39+00:00

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  2. Anonymous
    2014-07-31T19:54:53+00:00

    I downloaded the x64 update you linked in your comment but it is not letting me install the file. I continue to get an error message that states "windows update standalone installer: the update is not applicable to your computer."

    I'm currently running Win 8.1 Pro N x64. The main issues I've been having have been with Oblivion. I lose all mouse and keyboard response after 4-5 minutes but the game continues to run. The only fix I have found has been running the game in Windows 8 compatibility mode. However, this makes the game almost unplayable as it lags so hard that I cannot get through any of the dialogue.

    Please help!

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  3. Anonymous
    2014-08-02T06:26:46+00:00

    I downloaded the x64 update you linked in your comment but it is not letting me install the file.

    The KB 2908279 fix is included in the December 2013 Update rollup : KB 2903939.

    If you already have the December 2013 Update rollup installed (it is automatically installed as a normal Windows update, without requiring explicit action), then you will already have KB 2908279 as well, and won't be able to install it separately.

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  4. Anonymous
    2014-11-18T02:07:59+00:00

    i cannot download this 'fix' and no matter what i try i cannot get this issue to quit except for a few minutes

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