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09-23-2023 08:43 AM
Hi i have an issue while working on my pc which pretty new with intel evo i7 chip..The mouse cursor is laggy from the time i switch it on from past few days..it used to be very laggy when i open few tabs and recently discovered that its occuring from the time i switch it on?? how to reslove this issue? andd similarly i face lagging issues in my pc after opening 3 or more tabs at any broswer
09-29-2023 04:00 PM - edited 09-29-2023 04:01 PM
Hi @rtjl,
Welcome to the HP Support Community
I understand you are facing a fix mouse lagging and performance drops. Not to worry I will help you to get a resolution to resolve the issue.
Please try the following Troubleshoots steps.
Step 1
1. Turn off the Unit.
2. Disconnect the AC adapter.
3. Remove any discs from the disc drive.
4. Remove memory cards from the card reader slot.
5. Disconnect all nonessential peripheral devices, such as printers, scanners, external hard drives, and USB flash drives.
6. Disconnect the AC adapter press and hold the power button for approximately 15 seconds.
7. Reconnect the AC adapter, and then turn on the computer.
Step 2
Turn off the unit and please press and hold the Windows key + letter B key and the power button together for 30 seconds after 30 seconds, 1st release the power button but keep holding the Windows key and B key for ten more seconds and then release these two keys If done correctly, you will see the display flashing once. Please attempt it thrice as this step and Restart the unit
Step3
The unit has to be turned off, Press Win+ V while holding these two keys then Press the Power button, Continue
press and hold all three keys for 30 seconds and then release the Power button first and then release these two keys Please attempt it thrice and then you may get a Pop-Up CMOS Check and it will restart the unit
Even if you don't get a Pop-up restart the unit manually after 3 attempts.
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Method 1. Update the touchpad driver
Drivers are the backbone of your system. Even your touchpad has a driver to assist its functionality, meaning that if this driver is damaged or outdated, it might cause issues. To fix the two-finger scroll not working in Windows 10, you need to update your touchpad drivers.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard at the same time to bring up the Run utility.
- Type in “devmgmt.msc” without the quotation marks, then hit the OK button. This is going to launch the Device Manager in a separate window.
- Expand the Mice and other pointing devices category.
- Right-click on your touchpad, then choose Update driver from the context menu. Follow any on-screen instructions to update the driver.
- After the update has successfully finished, reboot your laptop and check if two finger scroll is correctly working now.
Method 3. Change your mouse pointer
A strange method that users have found a solution in is changing your mouse pointer. The mouse pointer, also known as the cursor, is the arrowhead you use to click on things on your display. We all know and love the classic white and black pointer, but changing it to a different one may solve the two finger scroll not working.
- Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard at the same time to bring up the Run utility.
- Type in “control” without the quotation marks, then hit the OK button. This is going to launch the Control Panel in a separate window.
- Click on the Mouse button. If you can’t see this, make sure to change your View mode to either Small icons or Large icons.
- Switch to the Pointers tab in the Mouse Properties window.
- Use the drop-down menu under Scheme to find a different pointer. Once selected, click the Apply button to change your mouse pointer.
- Check if two finger scroll is working after changing your pointer.
Update the BIOS & mouse drivers to resolve this issue
- Here's the link to download and install the above updates: Click here
If the issue persists, then please follow the steps mentioned in this document: HP PCs - Testing for hardware failures in Windows 10
I hope this helps! Keep me posted.
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A_Gayathri
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