How to Turn OFF Mouse Acceleration in Windows 10 & 11?

If you have ever heard that disabling Mouse Acceleration helps perform better in games that require precise mouse movement, you heard it right. Mouse Acceleration is a feature in Windows introduced early in Windows XP, designed to move the mouse pointer not only based on the physical distance you move your mouse but also on the speed with which you move it.

With mouse acceleration enabled, your mouse pointer will travel a greater distance if you move it quickly than if you move slowly over the same physical distance. This feature is especially helpful in an environment where you need to work on a large screen without extensive physical mouse movement.

However, playing games on a computer requires precise movement, like first-person shooters (FPS). In this case, mouse acceleration cannot be a good option as it introduces variability in the cursor movement, making it harder to develop a consistent and strong muscle memory. Therefore, gamers often disable mouse acceleration to ensure sustainability and consistency in their aim, achieving predictable control by building a strong muscle memory.

You can turn off the mouse acceleration in any Windows version, whether you have Windows 7 or Windows 11. Just follow the few steps listed below to disable the mouse acceleration.

1. Press the Win key to open up the Search Menu.
   
2. Type Control Panel and hit Enter to navigate into it.
3. From here, navigate to Hardware and Sound > Devices and Printers. This will open up the Bluetooth & Devices Settings.
4. Select Mouse from the list to view further options.
   
5. Then, click Additional Mouse Settings, which is listed under Related Settings at the bottom.
6. Go to Pointer Options from the top and uncheck Enhance Pointer Precision.
   
7. Once done, click Apply and click OK to save the settings.

Disabling mouse acceleration will initially confuse you, as it is something new that your muscle memory is not trained for. However, over time, your muscle memory will adapt to the new mouse movement, and you will become used to it.