{"id":682,"date":"2022-07-19T12:49:16","date_gmt":"2022-07-19T12:49:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cpstest.org\/blog\/?p=682"},"modified":"2026-08-19T06:49:19","modified_gmt":"2026-08-19T06:49:19","slug":"how-to-increase-mouse-speed-in-windows-10","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cpstest.org\/blog\/how-to-increase-mouse-speed-in-windows-10\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Change & Increase Mouse Speed in Windows 11 & 10"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Quick Answer:<\/em><\/strong> To increase mouse speed in Windows 11, go to <\/em>Settings \u2192 Bluetooth & devices \u2192 Mouse<\/em><\/strong> and drag the <\/em>Mouse pointer speed<\/em><\/strong> slider to the right. On Windows 10, go to <\/em>Settings \u2192 Devices \u2192 Mouse<\/em><\/strong> and adjust the <\/em>Cursor speed<\/em><\/strong> slider. Changes apply instantly \u2014 no restart needed.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n\n\n\n

A slow or sluggish cursor makes everything on your PC feel harder \u2014 dragging files, browsing, and especially gaming. The good news: Windows lets you change your mouse speed in under a minute, and you don’t need any extra software to do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this guide, we’ll show you the exact steps for both Windows 11 and Windows 10, how to fine-tune your mouse DPI, and the acceleration setting most gamers turn off for better aim. Once you’ve dialed in your settings, you can test the difference on our<\/a> mouse test<\/a> tool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Change Mouse Speed in Windows 11<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Windows 11 gives you two ways to adjust your mouse speed. The Settings method is the fastest and works for most people; the Mouse Properties method gives you slightly finer control and unlocks a few extra options.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Method 1 – Using Settings (Fastest Way)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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  1. Press Windows + I<\/strong> to open Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Select Bluetooth & devices<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Click Mouse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Under Mouse pointer speed<\/strong>, drag the slider to the right to increase speed, or to the left to decrease it.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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    The change applies instantly \u2014 move your cursor around as you drag the slider until it feels right. There’s no need to restart and no “save” button; Windows remembers your settings automatically.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Tip:<\/em><\/strong> Start at the middle position and increase one notch at a time. Jumping straight to maximum usually makes the cursor feel twitchy and harder to control, especially on high-resolution monitors.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Method 2 – Using Mouse Properties (More Control)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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    1. Open Settings \u2192 Bluetooth & devices \u2192 Mouse<\/strong> as above.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    2. Scroll down and click Additional mouse settings<\/strong>. This opens the classic Mouse Properties window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    3. Go to the Pointer Options<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    4. Under Motion<\/strong>, drag the Select a pointer speed<\/strong> slider toward Fast<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    5. Click Apply<\/strong>, test the speed, then click OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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      This is the same slider you’ll find in Windows 10’s Control Panel, so if you’ve used older versions of Windows, it will look familiar. You’ll also see the Enhance pointer precision<\/strong> checkbox here \u2014 leave it alone for now, because we cover exactly what it does (and why gamers turn it off) [later in this guide \u2192 jump link to acceleration section].<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      How to Change Mouse Speed in Windows 10<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

      The steps in Windows 10 are almost identical \u2014 only the Settings menu layout is different.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

      Method 1 – Using Settings<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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      1. Press Windows + I<\/strong> to open Settings<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      2. Click Devices<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      3. Select Mouse<\/strong> from the left sidebar.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      4. Under Cursor speed<\/strong>, drag the slider to the right to speed up your mouse.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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        Just like Windows 11, the change applies in real time \u2014 no restart, no save button.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        Method 2 – Using Control Panel (Mouse Properties)<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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        1. Type Control Panel<\/strong> in the Start menu search and open it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        2. Go to Hardware and Sound \u2192 Devices and Printers \u2192 Mouse<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        3. In the Mouse Properties window, open the Pointer Options<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        4. Drag the Select a pointer speed<\/strong> slider toward Fast<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        5. Click Apply<\/strong>, test the movement, then OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

          (Screenshot: Windows 10 Control Panel path + Mouse Properties window)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          \"Control<\/figure>\n\n\n\n

          Note:<\/em><\/strong> Windows 10 reached end of support in October 2025, which means it no longer receives security updates from Microsoft. These mouse settings still work the same \u2014 but if you’re planning to stay on Windows 10, make sure you’re aware of the [<\/em>security implications<\/a>]. If you’ve upgraded, use the Windows 11 steps above.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

          Turn Off Mouse Acceleration (Enhance Pointer Precision)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Mouse acceleration – called Enhance Pointer Precision<\/strong> in Windows. Changes how far your cursor travels based on how fast you move your mouse, not just how far. Move your mouse quickly, and the cursor jumps further; move it slowly, and it travels less, even if the physical distance is identical.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          For everyday desktop use, this is fine. For gaming, it’s a problem: your aim depends on muscle memory, and muscle memory needs the same hand movement to produce the same cursor movement every single time. With acceleration on, that consistency is impossible – which is why almost every competitive FPS player turns it off.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How to turn it off (Windows 11 and 10):<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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          1. Open the Mouse Properties<\/strong> window (see Method 2 in either section above).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          2. Go to the Pointer Options<\/strong> tab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          3. Untick Enhance pointer precision<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          4. Click Apply<\/strong>, then OK<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
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            When should you leave it ON?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

            Acceleration isn’t always the enemy. Keep it enabled if:<\/p>\n\n\n\n