4. Try Using Other Peripherals
It’s also worth recommending to try using other peripheral devices instead of the existing one because it may also be possible that somehow the currently used keyboard or mouse has some issues.
5. Update Windows
If in case, you’re running the outdated Windows OS version or outdated build then make sure to follow the steps below to check and install updates.
- Press Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
- Click on Windows Update from the left pane > Check for updates.
- If there is an update available, you should select Download and Install.
- Wait for the update process to be completed.
- Once done, reboot your PC to apply changes.
You should also check for the optional updates by following the steps below because some of the device driver updates and security patch updates may appear in a separate section.
- Press Windows + I keys to open up the Windows Settings menu.
- Click on Windows Update from the left pane > Click on Advanced Options.
- Now, scroll down a bit and find the Additional options section.
- Click on Optional updates > If there is an update available, make sure to select the update.
- Click on Download & install > Reopen the system once the update is installed.
6. Update CS: GO
The chances are high that an outdated game version is troubling the players a lot. It becomes buggy and unstable with the latest system. It’s highly recommended to check for the game update and install the same as early as possible. To do so:
- Open the Steam client > Go to Library.
- Click on CS: GO from the list of installed games on the left pane.
- Now, the client will automatically search for the available update.
- If there is an update available, you’ll see the Update option > Just click on it.
- Wait for a couple of minutes or so until the game update completes. [Depends on the storage space and internet connectivity]
- Once done, make sure to close the Steam client.
- Finally, reboot your PC to apply changes, and launch the CS: GO game again.
7. Try Disabling V-SYNC
You should try turning off the V-Sync (Vertical Sync) option on the PC either via the in-game settings menu or the graphics card software.
8. Try Changing the Keyboard Repeat Rate
You can try changing the keyboard repeat rate to the slower side by following the steps below.
- Click on the Windows icon on the taskbar to open the Start menu.
- Now, search for Control Panel and open it.
- Search for Keyboard and open it > Head over to the Keyboard Properties section.
- Make sure to Change the Repeat Rate to Slow and the Repeat Delay option to Short under the Speed tab.
- Once done, click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
9. Adjust Power Management for USB HUB Devices
It’s also possible that the connected USB HUB devices are going into sleep mode if not in use for a while and then don’t wake up properly. You can adjust the power management option for the USB Root HUB Properties by following the steps below:
- Press the Windows + X keys to open the Quick Link Menu.
- Click on Device Manager > Double-click on Universal Serial Bus Controllers to expand it.
- Now, right-click on the USB Root Hub device > Select Properties.
- Click on the Power Management tab > Make sure to uncheck the Allow the computer to turn off this device to save power option.
- Finally, you should reboot the PC to apply changes.
10. Turn OFF Windows Scaling
Well, Windows Scaling is a feature that increases or decreases the on-screen texts, programs, and other visual elements for the users to see and use quite easily. You can try turning it off because it can reduce mouse cursor or pointer lagging up to some extent.
- Press the Windows + I keys to open the Windows Settings menu.
- Now, click on System from the left pane > Select Display.
- Go to Scale and Layout > Select Change the size of text, apps, and other items.
- Make sure to choose 125% or 150% to re-size the display items according to your preference. [100% is recommended]
However, if the mouse lagging problem is still bothering you then make sure to turn off scaling by following the steps below.
- Right-click the CS: GO exe application > Select Properties > Click on the Compatibility tab.
- Now, tickmark the Disable display scaling on high DPI settings checkbox to disable it.
- Click on Apply and then OK to save changes.
11. Verify and Repair Game Files
If in case, your game files become missing or corrupted on the PC due to some unexpected reason then you may encounter several issues with the game launching as well as other conflicts. Make sure to verify and repair the game files properly to check for the issue.
Note: Don’t run other heavy applications while performing this method.
- Launch the Steam client > Click on Library.
- Right-click on CS: GO from the list of installed games.
- Now, click on Properties > Go to Local Files.
- Click on Verify Integrity of Game Files.
- You’ll have to wait for the process until it gets completed.
- Once done, just restart your computer. This will most probably fix the game file-related issue.
That’s it, guys. We assume this guide was helpful to you. For further queries, you can comment below.
