Windows 10: laptop was running great until last week or so only active application mouse and click...

After random amount of time my cursor click stops working on screen on everything in the background apart from the running app at the time . For example if i have spotify on playing music and my click stops working i cannot interfere with any icon or anything on my screen apart from the spotify environment, in which i can click on anything normally. It does not happen due to mouse device because i have tried multiple devices and is still true while using mousepad of the laptopPlease inform me on what solutions i can apply in order to fix this.

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Mouse only works on active application

Hi Mohamed Lotfy Hilal,

Thank you for taking some time posting your concern here in Microsoft Community Forum. We understand the importance of fixing this Mouse issue. Let's go over with this together.

There are a multiple troubleshooting steps we can think of regarding about Hardware issue like Mouse. We will provide all troubleshooting steps you can do to fix it considering you might have done this process already.

• Solution 1: Run the Windows in-Built Troubleshooter
  
  Many users have reported that Windows 10 default troubleshooter can resolve mouse problems. To troubleshoot mouse problems in Windows 10, using the Windows 10 in-built troubleshooter you need to follow the steps shared below.
  
  Step 1: On your keyboard, simultaneously hit the Windows + I keys to invoke the Windows Settings.
  
  Step 2: Next, look for the Update & Security option and make a click on it.
  
  
  
  
  
  Step 3: Locate and choose the Troubleshoot option in the left panel.
  
  Step 4: After this, from the right pane, click Run the Troubleshooter under the Hardware and Devices section.
  
  
  
  Once you have executed the above steps, then Windows starts scanning, if an issue detected then click on the Apply this fix. If running the Windows in-built troubleshooter isn’t able to fix mouse problems in Windows 10, then move on to other complex solutions.
  

• Solution 2: Reinstall the Mouse Driver
  
  Sometimes, when computer mouse problems aren’t fixed just by updating the drivers, then you need to reinstall the complete driver pack again. Reinstalling the driver pack can resolve the issues with your mouse. But, to reinstall the mouse driver you need to uninstall the older one first. Here are the steps to uninstall the driver.
  
  Step 1: Using the keyboard press Windows and X keys at the same time to choose the Device Manager from the list that displayed.
  
  
  
  Step 2: Next, in the Device Manager window find your mouse driver and make a right-click on it.
  
  Step 3: Lastly, choose Uninstall from the list of options that appears.
  
  
  
  Once the drivers get uninstalled completely, then you can install the driver file again via Device Manager itself.
  

• Solution 3: Turn Off Enhanced Pointer Precision
  
  If you are running into the wireless mouse not working issue, then by turning off the Enhanced Pointer Precision you can fix this issue. Below are the steps, which you need to follow in order to execute this solution.
  
  Step 1: On your Keyboard press Windows + I keys to trigger the Windows Settings.
  
  Step 2: Next, make a click on Devices.
  
  
  
  Step 3: After this, pick Mouse from the left-pane menu.
  
  Step 4: Then, click on Additional Mouse Options under the Related Settings.
  
  Step 5: The above step will take you to the Mouse Properties window. Here, you need to make a click on the Pointer options.
  
  Step 6: Thereafter, unmark the Enhance Pointer Precision Option under the Motion.
  
  
  
  After disabling the enhanced pointer precision option you can easily troubleshoot mouse problems in Windows 10. If this solution does not work in your case, then move onto the next solution.
  

• Solution 4: Perform SFC Scan
  
  System File Checker is a service in Windows 10 that can help you in detecting and deleting the corrupted or faulty files. By deleting the corrupted files of the system you can fix mouse cursor disappears issues. To do so, you need to launch a command prompt, here is how to run an SFC scan:
  
  Step 1: In the search box of Windows, type Command Prompt or CMD, choose the best match i.e Command Prompt.
  
  Step 2: Next, right-click on Command Prompt to Run it under administrators privileges.
  
  
  
  Step 3: Once the Command Prompt window launches, type SFC /Scannow.
  
  Step 4: And, press the Enter key after entering the command.
  
  Step 5: Now, this processes and finds the corrupted or faulty system files. This takes quite a long time, so you need to wait until it finishes.
  
  Step 6: Lastly, restart your computer so that changes can come into effect.
  
  
  
  Run SFC using Command Prompt and then check to see Windows 10 USB mouse problems solved.
  

• You can also try to check the Manufacturer to do a Driver Update - use this link as guide Getting Started - G703 Wired/Wireless Gaming Mouse – Logitech Support + Download
  

This is a lengthy reply containing the step by step process in every troubleshooting. Please take time to check every steps to check the effectivity of the troubleshooting.

We look forward for your response.

Thank you for choosing Microsoft!

Sincerely,



Microsoft Community

 

Disabling trackpad when external mouse is active

I have an ASUS laptop running Win10. The touchpad gestures sometimes accidentally activate and make a hash of my typing. I wish to use an external mouse and disable trackpad automatically when that mouse is active. Your advice says:

1. Go to Settings.
2. Select Ease of Access.
3. Click Touchpad.
4. Under Touchpad, toggle the switch on or off.
5. You can also uncheck the box beside Leave touchpad on the when a mouse is connectedoption to disable it when you use a traditional mouse.

Once done with the steps above, check if the issue will persist.



As you no doubt know, these instructions are WRONG. There is no toggle switch under touchpad, and no option to toggle touchpad off when using external mouse.

I allow WIN10 to update. It is updated.

So what is the secret? And why is it a secret?

 

Suggestions for multi-tasking laptop

Good day. I need some help picking out a new laptop and was wondering if I could get some suggestions from the members here.

The laptop will be for personal and business use and needs to be able to run multiple applications simultaneously with ease. It also has to have a Windows OS. As far as budget, I'm undecided, but I'm prepared to spend over $1,500. If you could, maybe suggest a low end laptop around $1,500 and another slightly better machine around the $2,000-$2,200 mark.

To give you an idea of what the machine will be handling on a daily basis, listed below are the applications I currently have running and usually have running at all times.

--Google Chrome with 7 tabs open (blogs/forums)
--Photoshop CS4 with 3 files open, the largest being a 2550x3300 pixel, 35MB file
--Spotify
--Microsoft Word
--FilaZilla Cilent
--IrfanView

In an effort to help you better select a laptop for my needs, I've included a link below to a screenshot of my task manager so you can see how much memory these applications are using.

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Any suggestions would be great. Thanks for your help in advance.