FAQ
TL;DR: One Windows 10 user reports "I installed drivers for the US region and detected the mouse automatically"; fix Bloody A‑series detection by installing the global/Bloody 7 package and reconnecting the mouse. [Elektroda, M4ximus, post #18177374]
Why it matters: This FAQ helps Bloody A‑series owners whose mouse works but the Bloody software can’t detect it.
Quick Facts
- Basic pointer functions use Windows’ USB HID class driver by default, so the mouse moves without extra software. [Human Interface Devices (HID) Overview]
- The Polish site offers Bloody 5, while the global site provides Bloody 7, which users report does detect the mouse. [Elektroda, RR786, post #18239428]
- After a Win7→Win10 upgrade, installing US/global drivers auto‑detected the mouse. [Elektroda, M4ximus, post #18177374]
- Another case (Bloody R7): .com drivers worked; local distributor drivers failed to detect. [Elektroda, HubertRBK1, post #17844738]
- You can manually point Windows to the driver via Device Manager > Mice > your mouse > Driver > Update > Browse. [Elektroda, mateo-salvadore, post #17020489]
Why does my Bloody A70 move the cursor but the Bloody app says "Device not detected"?
That mismatch usually comes from using an outdated regional package. Users report the local Bloody 5 installer failing to detect, while the global Bloody 7 package works. Install the global/Bloody 7 suite, then reconnect the mouse to let the app see it. [Elektroda, RR786, post #18239428]
How do I fix Bloody not detecting my mouse on Windows 10, fast?
- Uninstall your current Bloody software.
- Download and install the US/global Bloody 7 package.
- Reconnect the mouse and open the app to confirm detection.
A Windows 10 user confirmed this restored automatic detection after an upgrade. [Elektroda, M4ximus, post #18177374]
Where should I download the correct Bloody drivers for A70?
Use the global .com site rather than a regional distributor. One reported case showed distributor drivers failed to detect, while the .com drivers worked immediately. Choose the latest package offered globally. [Elektroda, HubertRBK1, post #17844738]
What’s the difference between Windows drivers and the Bloody software?
Windows loads a basic HID driver so the mouse moves and clicks. The Bloody software adds features like profiles, DPI, and macros. As one expert put it, "The difference between the device driver and the application... is the same as between the excavator and its operator." [Elektroda, mateo-salvadore, post #17027971]
Do I need to remove old mouse drivers first? How do I do that?
Yes, clear stale entries if detection seems confused. Open My Computer (This PC), go to Properties, then Device Manager. Find Mice and other pointing devices, right‑click unnecessary entries, and uninstall them. Reboot, then reinstall the correct Bloody package. [Elektroda, JasuoGra, post #17020335]
How do I manually point Windows to the Bloody driver?
Open Device Manager > Mice and other pointing devices. Double‑click your mouse, open the Driver tab, choose Update Driver, then Browse my computer. Select the folder where you extracted the Bloody driver and confirm. This forces Windows to use that driver. [Elektroda, mateo-salvadore, post #17020489]
How can I tell if my mouse is dead vs. a software issue?
Test it on another PC. If it fails there too, no software action will help. Replace or RMA it. A working mouse should move the cursor without special drivers, since it’s a simple HID device. [Elektroda, mateo-salvadore, post #17020489]
Windows showed a first‑time driver prompt. Should I wait before opening Bloody?
Yes. Let Windows finish installing its initial driver before launching the Bloody app. Starting the app too early can cause a “device not detected” message until Windows completes setup. Then open Bloody and test again. [Elektroda, safbot1st, post #17020526]
The distributor’s driver installer doesn’t detect my mouse. What next?
Download the latest installer from the global .com site instead. A user reported that the distributor’s package failed, while the global one immediately detected the mouse and enabled settings. Install, reconnect, and reopen the app. [Elektroda, HubertRBK1, post #17844738]
My mouse works in Windows but not inside a game. Is this a driver problem?
If the pointer moves in Windows, the base driver works. Check in‑game controls, disable conflicting overlays, and reapply your Bloody profile. Reinstall the Bloody app if needed. Focus on game or app configuration first, not the core driver. [Elektroda, mateo-salvadore, post #17020489]
Should I use registry cleaners to fix this detection issue?
No. Prioritize verifying the mouse on another PC and installing the correct driver package. One poster noted registry cleaning is pointless if the mouse fails across all computers. Address hardware and the proper installer first. [Elektroda, safbot1st, post #17020439]
Which Bloody software version should A70 users prefer: Bloody 5 or Bloody 7?
Choose Bloody 7 from the global site. Reports indicate the Polish Bloody 5 package failed to detect devices, while Bloody 7 recognized them and launched correctly. Use the newest global build available. [Elektroda, RR786, post #18239428]
