How to Easily Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10

Mouse acceleration, also known as pointer precision, is a feature in Windows that makes the cursor move based on the speed of your mouse movements rather than the distance. This can affect the precision of your cursor, especially in gaming. Here’s how you can disable mouse acceleration in Windows 10 to improve your control.

How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10?​

1. Using Control Panel​

1.1. Open the Control Panel​

• Press the Windows + R keys on your keyboard simultaneously to open the Run utility.
• Type control in the text field and press Enter or click OK.
• The Control Panel window will open.

1.2. Navigate to Mouse Settings​

• In the Control Panel, set the view mode to Category (top-right corner).
• Click on Hardware and Sound.
• Under Devices and Printers, click on Mouse.
• The Mouse Properties window will open.

1.3. Disable Mouse Acceleration​

• In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointer Options tab.
• Under the Motion section, uncheck the box that says Enhance pointer precision.
• Click Apply to save the changes, then click OK.

Disabling mouse acceleration will help make your cursor movements more consistent and precise, especially useful for gaming.

2. Using Windows Settings​

2.1. Open Windows Settings​

• Right-click the Start button and choose Settings.
• Alternatively, you can press Windows + I to open the Settings directly.

2.2. Navigate to Mouse Settings​

• In the Settings window, click on Devices.
• From the left-hand menu, select Mouse.
• Scroll down and click on Additional mouse options.

2.3. Disable Mouse Acceleration​

• The Mouse Properties window will open. Go to the Pointer Options tab.
• Uncheck the box labeled Enhance pointer precision.
• Click Apply and then OK to confirm the changes.

Using Windows Settings is a more modern approach to disabling mouse acceleration and is just as effective.

3. Using Registry Editor (Advanced)​

3.1. Open the Registry Editor​

• Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog box.
• Type regedit and press Enter.
• If prompted by User Account Control, click Yes to allow the Registry Editor to make changes.

3.2. Navigate to Mouse Settings in Registry​

• In the Registry Editor, navigate to the following path:HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

3.3. Modify Mouse Settings​

• Double-click on the MouseSpeed entry and set its value to 0.
• Double-click on the MouseThreshold1 entry and set its value to 0.
• Double-click on the MouseThreshold2 entry and set its value to 0.

3.4. Apply Changes​

• Close the Registry Editor.
• Restart your computer for the changes to take effect.

Using the Registry Editor is a more advanced method but ensures that mouse acceleration is completely disabled even if other settings get reset.

Disabling mouse acceleration through the Registry Editor ensures more permanent changes, useful for advanced users.

Bonus: How to Enable Mouse Acceleration?​

1. Open Windows Settings​

• Press Windows + I to open the Settings app.
• Click on Devices.
  
• Select Mouse from the left-hand menu.
  
• Click on Additional mouse options.

2. Enable Mouse Acceleration​

• In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointer Options tab.
• Check the box labeled Enhance pointer precision.
• Click Apply and then OK to save the changes.

Enabling mouse acceleration can be beneficial for users with limited desk space as it allows the cursor to cover more screen distance with less physical movement.

By following these methods, you can easily disable or enable mouse acceleration in Windows 10 to suit your needs, whether for gaming or general use.