Its totally normal to think that way.

But, admit it a computer mouse improves your work efficiency.

you’ve got the option to set the mouse configuration to the best of your usage.

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However, sometimes it gets impossible for you to modify the mouse pointer speed or tweak the cursor movement.

Even your PC crashes for just clicking on the mouse options.

This article is about how you might avoid that issue with quick solutions.

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Lets begin

Why Cant I Change my Mouse prefs?

An outdated/corrupted driver is the prime reason behind the mouse not responding to your options.

Also, incompatible mouse driver, tweaking your mouse setting to an irreversible point can lead you to this.

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However, using more than one mouse on your system wont let you customize the parameters.

While completing these processes, some of the important files may get corrupted.

That includes the currently installed mouse drivers.

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Therefore, the default mouse parameters cant work anymore on your Windows PC.

No matter how many times you attempt to customize it.

This time, connect the mouse using another USB port.

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After that, start your system.

Also, replace the mouse battery when youre using a Bluetooth mouse.

If youre using one wired mouse and a Bluetooth mouse, disconnect either one of them.

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Check whether you might modify Windows 11 mouse options or not.

Dont worry if youre still facing the mouse issue.

Just read the following passages and act accordingly.

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Youll be able to customize Windows 11s mouse options from now on.

Run Hardware Troubleshooter

It might seem impossible to solve this issue with Windows default troubleshooter.

But, trust me!

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Every hardware issue you encounter can be initially resolved with Windows 11/10s default troubleshooter program.

Click onApply the fixafter detecting the issue.

Restart the computer after the issues been fixed.

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Note:This solution both works on Windows 10 and Windows 11.

But, double-check your installed version is the updated one.

Fixing the mouse controls is that easy!

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Nevertheless, test whether you’re able to now change the mouse configs on Windows 11.

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Updating/reinstalling the current mouse driver will solve this problem.

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start your machine, and Windows will automatically plant the mouse driver.

After updating the driver, check whether you might modify the mouse configs or not.

Try the following solution if not.

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SFC scan helps the system files that are not working properly.

I think you should try this fix at least once to deal with the mouse issue.

P.S: I use a Logitech G102 mouse on my Windows 11 computer.

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And also fix the problem.

cycle your system after the scan.

Hopefully, youll solve the mouse cursor customization issue.

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Then, this solution will be perfect for you.

Youll find the mouse prefs youve set are not deleted even after restarting the computer.

Note: This solution mostly works with Windows 10.

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But, you could try this on Windows 11.

These are the most effective solutions to change Windows 11 mouse prefs.

I utilized these methods on my Logitech G102 and got the best result.

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Check out the subsequent method.

ClickLock is a special Windows feature that locks the primary mouse button.

Why is this even necessary, you may ask.

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These are the solutions to your inability to change mouse controls on Windows 11.

What are the problems youre facing when you cant change them?

Check out the next section and find out if youre encountering similar issues.

Also, the mouse clicks mistakenly.

For instance, you press the right-click button, whereas your mouse responds quite the opposite way.

Thats not the end.

Too slow or fast mouse movement is also a sign that youre unable to change mouse prefs.

Sometimes, your mouse cursor can get frozen, or the mouse pointer may behave irregularly.

Or your OS might fail when you apply new mouse controls.

Now, have any queries regarding the article?

Check out the next section.

Frequently Asked Questions

Why cant I change my mouse options?

How do I change my mouse controls in Windows 11?

Open Windows configs > Select Bluetooth & Devices > Mouse > Move the slider to customize movement speed.

How do I get to advanced mouse parameters in Windows 11?

Why is my mouse not working on Windows 11?

Also, how to get rid of the issue.

Let me know which solution worked for you so that I can help you with further mouse issues.

Till then, peace!