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MOUSE DELAY between typing and using mouse

I just got a new laptop with Windows 7.  I had XP before and this has never happened on any of my previous computers.

When I enter text, it appears to suspend the mouse function from the touch pad for approximately 5 seconds.  For example, if I were to go back to highlight or bold a section of this sentence, I have to wait for 5 seconds before the mouse will respond when I try to use the touchpad. 

I find this very disruptive to my productivity, to start with.  In addition, I find it also affects when I play a game as well, and this is just not acceptable!  (LOL)

Is there a way to change this feature so that the touchpad and the keyboard are both active at the same time?

Thanks.

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Hi JulieDolla,

 

Firstly, you may boot the computer in safe mode check if there is a delay in typing and using the mouse, issue persists in safe mode.

 

To boot to the desktop in safe mode with networking keep tapping F8 key during restart. Once you see the option to boot in safe mode with networking select it and press enter.

 

Access the link to know more about how to boot the computer in safe mode: http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Start-your-computer-in-safe-mode

 

If it works fine in safe mode, you may perform a clean boot on your computer to check if any third party software’s are causing this issue and try to burn the backup disk.

 

Access the link below and follow the steps to troubleshoot a problem by performing a clean boot in Windows Vista or in Windows 7

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/929135

 

If your issue is resolved after performing Clean Boot and if the mouse and keyboard work fine, then follow the steps mentioned in the following KB article to narrow down the exact source.

 

Also, see the section on how return your computer to a Normal startup mode by following the steps under “Reset the computer to start as usual” and set it to Normal startup.

 

Also I would suggest you to download the latest drivers for touchpad from the laptop manufacturer’s website and install it and check if it helps.

 

Also you may access the link below and follow the steps to update the touchpad drivers on your computer and check if it helps you fix the mouse responding issue.

http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Update-a-driver-for-hardware-that-isnt-working-properly

 

Hope this helps. Let us know the status.

 

Thanks and Regards,

 

Srinivas R

Microsoft Support.

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Last updated August 6, 2021 Views 22,157 Applies to: