The mouse is an essential part of using a computer. That's why it's extremely annoying when it doesn't work properly. We'll show you below what to do if your USB mouse is not recognized. Incidentally, these instructions are also suitable in the event that your USB keyboard is not recognized.
Windows does not recognize USB mouse - that helps
If your mouse is not recognized at all - i.e. no cursor is displayed either, you can try the following things:
1. Check the connector
As ridiculous as this suggestion may sound, the USB cable of the mouse can easily slip out of the USB port. This is often the case, especially when cleaning or jerking the mouse. Remove the mouse's USB connector from the computer and then reinsert it properly into the computer..
2. Restart
If the USB mouse is still not recognized after plugging it in again, you should restart the computer. This is particularly useful if the computer had previously recognized the mouse.
3. Check USB slots
If the restart did not help either, you should plug the USB connector of your mouse into a different USB port. The slot you are using may be defective so that the mouse cannot be recognized at all..
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Check the mouse on a different PC If switching the mouse did not help either, you should unplug it. Then plug it back into another PC. In this way you can check whether there may be a software problem on the first computer. If the mouse is recognized and works normally on the second computer, the problem is not in the hardware, but in the software.
5. Check drivers
A possible software problem can be missing or outdated drivers. Windows normally keeps the drivers up-to-date and downloads them automatically if there is an internet connection. The best thing to do is to look for the latest driver on the USB mouse manufacturer's website. Download and install it. Your mouse may be recognized again after installing this driver.
To actually rule out driver problems, you should look for the mouse in the Windows Device Manager. To do this, simply enter " Device Manager " in the start menu and click on the suggestion offered. Under " Mice and Other Pointing Devices Your mouse should be listed. If it is listed but not recognized by Windows, there is a problem with the drivers..
If nothing helps
If you've followed all of the tips but still can't see the mouse pointer, your mouse is probably broken. If your mouse works so well that a mouse pointer is displayed on your screen, you can find help here: Mouse hangs - what to do?
