SOVLED! How To Reset Mouse Settings

Nowadays, Windows users could freely customize the settings of their mouse and if necessary, they may bring the configuration back to default if they know how to reset mouse settings. You don’t like the changes you recently made to the settings of your mouse? Then you have come to the right place. This article could show you what must be done to reset mouse settings on your own. 

Resetting The Mouse Setting: Directions 

For Wired Mouses

• Step 1: Disconnect the mouse from your computer
• Step 2: Hold down the left and right mouse buttons then reconnect the mouse to your computer.
• Step 3: After about five seconds, you should see a LED flash and you may release the mouse buttons then. 

For Wireless Mouses

• Step 1: Turn off the mouse.
• Step 2: Hold down the left and right mouse buttons then turn the mouse back on. 
• Step 3: After about five seconds, you should see a LED flash and you may release the mouse buttons then. 

FAQs

How Do I Reset The Mouse Pointer?

• Step 1: Press Windows + I to open Settings, select Devices and choose Mouse. 
• Step 2: Hit Additional mouse options under Related settings. 
• Step 3: In Mouse Properties, go to Pointers tab, click Use Default, pick Apply and hit OK. 

What Is DPI And Can I Change It?

DPI stands for “Dots Per Inch” and it’s used to measure the sensitivity of mouses. The higher the DPI, the more sensitive the mouse is in use. Once it comes to gaming, high DPI should be handy because it allows you to make small and precise movements. On the other hand, low DPI would be adequate for web browsing and other tasks where precision is not a priority.

To change DPI, go through the steps down below: 

• Step 1: Open Settings, select Devices and choose Mouse. 
• Step 2: Hit Additional mouse options under Related settings. 
• Step 3: Go to Pointer Options tab then move the slider in Motion to change DPI. 
• Step 4: Select Apply, choose OK and witness the result. 

Is Microsoft Mouse Good?

A Microsoft mouse is a computer mouse designed specifically for use with the Microsoft Windows operating system. Consisting of two buttons and a scroll wheel, Windows mouses come in various shapes and sizes. Also, wired and wireless Windows mouses exist. 

How Do I Reset A Microsoft Mouse?

• Step 1: Turn the mouse over and switch on the power switch on the bottom. Proceed to turn on your computer as well.
• Step 2: Press the reset button on the receiver, typically on the underside. Make sure that you have plugged the mouse receiver into your computer’s USB port. Resetting the USB receiver ensures a smooth reset of the mouse.
• Step 3: Push and hold the oval-shaped reset button on the bottom part of the mouse for 3 – 5 seconds using small, pointed objects.
• Step 4: Reconnect the receiver to your computer and simultaneously press the receiver reset button and the mouse reset button. That allows the Microsoft mouse to reconnect to the computer. 
• Step 5: Move the mouse around and click something to test out the cursor and the buttons. 

Why Do My Mouse Settings Keep Getting Reset?

If your mouse settings keep getting reset, there is a good chance the mouse driver is out-of-date. Unless you update the driver, Windows may have a hard time saving the settings of your mouse. 

How Do I Update My Mouse Drivers?

• Step 1: Go to Search bar, type devmgmt.msc and press Enter to open Device Manager. 
• Step 2: Expand Mice & other pointing devices, right-click your mouse and pick Update driver. 
• Step 3: Follow on-screen instructions then restart your computer after the update finishes.

Note: Sometimes, it’s a good idea to update the driver manually. 

• Step 1: Launch your web browser, go to the official website of the manufacturer of your mouse and download the latest driver. 
• Step 2: Right-click the downloaded driver setup, pick Run as administrator and follow on-screen instructions.
• Step 3: Restart your computer.