How to Turn Off Mouse Acceleration in Windows 11

Have you ever noticed your mouse cursor jumping across your screen faster than you moved your hand? This is likely due to a feature called mouse acceleration, or “Enhance pointer precision.” While Windows has used this for years, it can make your cursor feel inconsistent. Many users prefer to turn it off for better control.

Why turn off mouse acceleration?

Mouse acceleration changes how far your cursor travels based on how fast you move the mouse. Turning it off makes the cursor movement match your hand movement exactly. This is great for gamers, graphic designers, or anyone who wants a more predictable feel.

What happens when you are done?

Once you finish these steps, your mouse will move at a consistent speed. You will no longer experience the “jumpy” or accelerated behavior. Your muscle memory will adapt quickly to this steady, reliable movement.

How to turn off mouse acceleration

You can follow these steps to disable the feature in Windows 11.

1. Open your Settings menu. You can do this by pressing the Windows key + I on your keyboard or by clicking Start and then Settings.

2. In the menu on the left, click on Bluetooth & devices.

3. On the right side of the screen, click on Mouse.

4. Scroll down to the bottom and click on Additional mouse settings.

5. A new window will pop up. Click on the Pointer Options tab at the top.

6. Look for the box labeled Enhance pointer precision and uncheck it.

7. Click OK to save your changes.

If you prefer using the command line (requires admin privileges), you can adjust this setting via the Registry. Open your terminal as an administrator and run this command:

reg add "HKEY_CURRENT_USER\Control Panel\Mouse" /v MouseSpeed /t REG_SZ /d 0 /f

Summary

Turning off mouse acceleration is a quick way to improve your computer’s responsiveness. By disabling the “Enhance pointer precision” option in your mouse settings, you ensure that your cursor moves in a straight, predictable line every time. This simple change helps you gain better accuracy for all your daily tasks.