Win 10 Mouse stuttering, locking to a vertical/horizontal position or jumping around the screen.

[nuppih]

im currently using R.A.T 7 and i've had these problems with my mouse for a while now.
I've tried to:
-Buy a new mouse
-reinstall drivers
-clean the mouse
-check pc for viruses

 

[Ralston18]

Any problems with other devices connected to the same USB port that was used by the mouse/mice?

Two mice failing would indicate a problem the computer or the connection port. Did you try other USB ports?

Try the mice on another computer to confirm.

Are you using some sort of USB hub - especially an unpowered one?

Do some additional testing to eliminate either the computer, the port, or the mouse as the source of the problem.

 

[nuppih]

Any problems with other devices connected to the same USB port that was used by the mouse/mice?

Two mice failing would indicate a problem the computer or the connection port. Did you try other USB ports?

Try the mice on another computer to confirm.

Are you using some sort of USB hub - especially an unpowered one?

Do some additional testing to eliminate either the computer, the port, or the mouse as the source of the problem.

i've tried switching usb ports and i had the same problem on another mouse so im sure its a problem with the pc not the mouse.

 

[Ralston18]

Going with the PC as the problem then the next step is to power off , open up the case and inspect all cables, connections, seatings etc.. Especially around the USB ports. Use a flashlight and a magnifying glass. Look inside the port openings for debris, bugs, anything that may be interferring with making a full connection.

Could be a short, cracked trace, loose wire - something causing mouse connectivity (no matter what mouse) to be interrupted but not necessarily fully disconnected.

Gently wiggle cables, components, plugs - everything should be snug and tight. Reseat, unplug and replug as much as you can. Especially anything that does not seem to be properly connected.