Microsoft Releases Windows 8.1 Patch to Un-Bork Your Mouse, Reduce Lag for Gamers
If you've held off on updating your operating system to Windows 8.1 (free for Windows 8 users) because of reports of mouse problems following the upgrade (specifically, issues with lag, stutter, and freezing), you'll be happy to know that Microsoft has issued a fix, just as the Redmond company promised it would.
Following a series of complaints on the Internet, Microsoft acknowledged last week that the Windows 8.1 update could bork (see definition No.1) your mouse in certain games and situations. The culprit, as it turns out, is related to changes Windows 8.1 makes to mouse input processing for low latency interaction scenarios, Microsoft says.
Following a series of complaints on the Internet, Microsoft acknowledged last week that the Windows 8.1 update could bork (see definition No.1) your mouse in certain games and situations. The culprit, as it turns out, is related to changes Windows 8.1 makes to mouse input processing for low latency interaction scenarios, Microsoft says.
Here are a list of games Microsoft says the fix addresses:
- Call of Duty: Black Ops
- Call of Duty: Black Ops - Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: Black Ops II - Zombies
- Call of Duty: Ghosts - Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: MW2 Call of Duty: MW2 - Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: MW3 Call of Duty: MW3 - Multiplayer
- Call of Duty: MW Call of Duty: MW - Multiplayer
- Counter Strike: Global Offensive
- Counter Strike: Source
- Deus Ex : Human Revolution
- Deus Ex : Human Revolution Director's Cut
- Hitman Absolution
- Hitman Sniper Challenge
- Half Life 2
- Metro 2033 Portal
- Tomb Raider
If the title you're having problems in isn't listed, Microsoft also includes instructions on how to extend the update to other games. Hit the source link for step-by-step instructions, and happy gaming!
