Windows 10 -> Windows 11 Update keeps activating "Enhance pointer precision"

Question

I updated from Windows 10 to Windows 11 yesterday and now I got the problem of "Enhance pointer precision" getting activated all the time. It seems to correlate with the windows login aka. on restart or if I lock my pc and reenter it is automatically activated again. I use a Logitech m330 Mouse. I do not have any programms like iCue or similar that changes mouse settings. I have no programms in the "On startup" section.

Answer 1

Hello Marco Supper

Welcome to the Microsoft Community.

We're sorry to hear that you've been faced with this issue after updating to Windows 11! We've noticed some similar reports from other users recently. The "Enhance Pointer Precision" setting being reactivated automatically after reboots or logins is a known issue in Windows 10/11, often caused by conflicting settings, drivers, or registry configurations. Here's a step-by-step guide to resolve this:

1. Manually Disable "Enhance Pointer Precision"

First, confirm the setting is turned off:

1. Press Win + I to open Settings.
2. Go to Bluetooth & devices → Mouse.
3. Under Related settings, click Additional mouse settings.
4. In the Mouse Properties window, go to the Pointer Options tab.
5. Uncheck "Enhance pointer precision" and click Apply → OK.

2. Check Registry Settings

Windows may override your preference via registry keys. Verify/modify these keys:

1. Press Win + R, type regedit, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to:

HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse

1. Check/modify these values:
   • MouseSpeed → Set to 0 (disables acceleration).
   • MouseThreshold1 → Set to 0.
   • MouseThreshold2 → Set to 0.
2. Restart your PC and check if the issue persists Disclaimer: Generally, modifying registry subkeys or work group is intended for advanced users, administrators, and IT Professionals. It can help fix some problems, however, serious problems might occur if you modify the registry incorrectly. Therefore, make sure that you follow these steps carefully. For further protection, back up the registry before you modify it. Then, you can restore the registry if a problem occurs. For more information about how to back up and restore the registry, click this following link: How to back up and restore the registry in Windows - Microsoft Support

3. Disable Logitech Driver Overrides (If Applicable)

Even if you don’t have Logitech software installed, Windows might use generic drivers:

1. Press Win + X and open Device Manager.
2. Expand Mice and other pointing devices.
3. Right-click your Logitech mouse → Uninstall device.
4. Check "Attempt to remove the driver for this device" → Uninstall.
5. Restart your PC. Windows will reinstall the driver automatically.

4. Create a Scheduled Task to Force the Setting Off

Use PowerShell to enforce the setting at login:

1. Open Notepad and paste this script:

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse" -Name "MouseSpeed" -Value 0

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse" -Name "MouseThreshold1" -Value 0

Set-ItemProperty -Path "HKCU:\Control Panel\Mouse" -Name "MouseThreshold2" -Value 0

1. Save it as DisableAcceleration.ps1 (e.g., on your Desktop).
2. Open Task Scheduler (taskschd.msc).
3. Create a new task:
   • Trigger: "At log on".
   • Action: Start a program → powershell.exe.
   • Arguments: -WindowStyle Hidden -File "C:\Path\to\DisableAcceleration.ps1".
4. Test the task to ensure it runs at login.

5. Check Group Policy (Pro/Enterprise Editions Only)

If you’re using Windows Pro/Enterprise:

1. Press Win + R, type gpedit.msc, and press Enter.
2. Navigate to:

User Configuration → Administrative Templates → Windows Components → File Explorer

1. Ensure Turn off Windows Defender Credential Guard is Not Configured (some policies override mouse settings).

6. Update Windows and Drivers

Ensure Windows and drivers are up-to-date:

1. Go to Settings → Windows Update → Check for updates.
2. Install any pending updates, including optional driver updates.

7. Create a New User Profile

Try to create a new Windows user account by following the steps below, to see if you still have the problem under the new account.

1. On taskbar, search for CMD, then right click on "Command Prompt" to run it in administrator mode and enter the following command:
   net user USERNAME PASSWORD /add
2. After the command runs successfully, enter the following command
   net localgroup administrators USERNAME /add
3. Note: USERNAME PASSWORD can be replaced with your desired account name and password, if you do not need a password, you can skip filling in the PASSWORD.

Through the above two steps, you have successfully added a "USERNAME" account with the administrator permission. If there is no problem under the new account, it should be the account configuration file failure, please refer to the following article to transfer your data to the new account: Fix a corrupted user profile in Windows - Microsoft Support

If none of these steps work, consider a clean install of Windows 11 (back up data first). This will eliminate deep-seated software conflicts. Let me know if you need further guidance!

Disclaimer: At this point, we have exhausted all troubleshooting and I recommend that we try to perform a clean install to get your computer back into a working condition. Please ensure that you backup any important data, including Documents, Pictures, Videos, and more. After that, you can find instructions on how to install Windows 10/11 in the following article by MVP Andre: How to: Perform a Custom Installation of Windows 11 and Windows 10 - Microsoft Community 

Best Regards,

William.Y | Microsoft Community Support Specialist