Fix: Battlefront 2 Mouse not Working

When the “Battlefront 2 mouse not working” problem happens, the mouse doesn’t move or respond in the menus or while playing, making the game unplayable. This usually happens when the game accidentally changes input modes or clashes with other programs. The main reason is typically a conflict with overlays (like Discord or Origin), which mess with input devices.

Other reasons include issues with USB drivers, especially when using remote access software like TeamViewer, or wrong input settings.

In this article, we will discuss different ways to solve this error.

1. Update Windows and System Drivers

Old versions of Windows or drivers can cause problems with your hardware, like your mouse. Updating makes sure your system can handle new software and devices. This prevents issues between old system files and new game features, leading to better performance and device function.

1. Exit the game.
2. Press the Windows key, type Update, and click Check for Updates.

   

3. Click Check for Updates in the Windows update window.

   

4. If updates are available, download and install them.

   

5. It’s also good to check the manufacturer’s website manually for updated system drivers.

2. Disable/Close Conflicting Applications

Programs like Discord, Origin, or TeamViewer can interfere with Battlefront 2 mouse inputs. Closing these apps stops conflicts and allows the game to use your mouse correctly.

2.1 For Discord Overlay.

1. Close the game.
2. Open Discord on your system.
3. Go to Discord’s Settings and click on ‘Overlay‘.
4. Turn off “Enable in-game overlay”.

   

5. Launch the game and see if the problem is solved.
6. If not, close the game again.
7. Right-click the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

   

8. End all Discord processes.
9. Start the game again and check if the problem is solved.

2.2 Disable Origin Overlay

1. Close the game.
2. Open Origin and go to Application Settings.

   

3. Click on More, then open Origin In-Game.

   

4. Turn off “Enable Origin in Game”.

   

5. Start the game and see if the problem is solved.
6. Or press Shift+F1 while playing to disable the Origin Overlay directly.

2.3 Disable GeForce Experience Overlay

1. Close the game.
2. Open GeForce Experience.
3. Click the Gear icon in the top right corner.
4. Go to the General tab.
5. Turn off In-game overlay.

   

6. Start the game and check if the problem is solved.

If you are still experiencing the issue, then disable Windows DVR/Game bar.

3. Enable Origin Startup Services

Sometimes, resolving input issues in Battlefront 2 requires ensuring that Origin’s essential services are running. Enabling “Origin Startup Services” lets the platform handle key tasks for game performance and device detection. This ensures necessary processes, like overlays and mouse recognition, start correctly, which can fix issues with detecting mouse input in-game.

1. Exit the game and Origin client.
2. Right-click the Taskbar and select Task Manager.

   

3. Go to the Startup tab.

   

4. Select Origin-related services and click Enable.
5. Repeat for all Origin services.
6. Restart your system.
7. Launch Battlefront 2 and check if the problem is solved.

4. Stop Origin Web Helper Service

Stopping the Origin Web Helper Service can fix issues with mouse and keyboard detection. Turning it off reduces interruptions and helps the game run smoothly.

1. Exit the game and Origin client.
2. Press Windows+R, type services.msc, and press Enter.

   

3. In Services, right-click Origin Web Helper Service.
4. Select Stop.

   

5. Launch Battlefront 2 and see if the problem is resolved.

5. Switch off Pointer Acceleration

Disabling pointer acceleration improves mouse precision by keeping cursor speed consistent. Turning it off makes movement predictable, giving better control in Battlefront 2.

1. Exit the game and Origin.
2. Press the Windows key, type Settings, and click Settings.

   

3. Go to Devices.

   

4. In the left pane, click Mouse.

   

5. Select Additional Mouse Options.

   

6. Switch off Acceleration in Pointer Settings.
7. Launch Battlefront 2 and check if the problem is resolved.

6. Clear the Cache of the Origin Client

When Origin’s cache gets too full, it can cause broken or old files that mess with the game, including the mouse. Clearing the cache resets these files and fixes problems like mouse errors in Battlefront 2 without affecting game data.

1. Exit the game and Origin, then end all Origin processes in Task Manager.
2. Press Windows+R, type

   %ProgramData%/Origin

   

   and press Enter.

3. Keep the LocalContent folder and delete all other folders.

   

4. Press Windows+R again, type

   %AppData%

   

   and press Enter.

5. In Roaming, delete the Origin folder.
6. Click AppData in the address bar.

   

7. Open the Local folder, then delete the Origin folder.
8. Restart your system.
9. Launch the game and see if the problem is fixed.

7. Repair the Game Files of Battlefront 2

Corrupted or missing game files can cause mouse issues in Battlefront 2. Repairing the game files lets the platform fix any damaged files. This can solve errors affecting mouse functions or causing glitches. It’s a simple way to make sure the game is working correctly before looking into more technical fixes.

1. Exit the game.
2. In Origin, go to My Game Library.

   

3. Right-click Battlefront 2 and select Repair Game.

   

4. When the repair is done, see if the problem is fixed.

8. Reinstall Battlefront 2

If none of the solutions work, try reinstalling Battlefront 2. This replaces any bad or missing files and resets settings, removing software conflicts. It’s a thorough way to solve persistent issues that other fixes missed.

1. Exit the game.
2. In Origin, go to My Game Library.

   

3. Right-click Battlefront 2 and select Uninstall.
4. Restart your system.
5. Re-download and install Battlefront 2.