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Mouse Sensitivity Changes on its Own: Rival 300, Bloody Mice, 120°-150° Rotation, Cross-Game Issue

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Why does my mouse sensitivity seem to change on its own across multiple mice and games?

The problem is probably caused by software or system settings rather than the mouse itself, because it happens on several mice and even on other systems. First check whether mouse acceleration is enabled in the game or in any mouse software such as SteelSeries Engine [#17210732][#17210748] One suggested fix was to uninstall the mouse driver and let Windows install it again [#17221331] Another approach was to use FRST/Autoruns to clean up or disable startup items and services, including SteelSeries Engine 3, NVIDIA GeForce Experience tasks, Battle.net, BlueStacks, OneDrive, and similar background entries [#17242524] If that still does not help, one reply recommended a full Windows reinstall/format and checking CPU/GPU temperatures with HWiNFO, because input lag or system slowdown may be the real cause [#17221163]
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  • #1 17210146
    Jodeka
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    Hello, well, as in the topic I have a problem with the sensitivity of the mouse. Once, as I play and run the mouse from the center to the end of the mousepad, a character in the game makes a rotation of 120 degrees, and another time 150 degrees.

    The name of the mouse is Rival 300, all parts of the computer, except the disk, were replaced last summer. It seems to me that this is not a problem with this mouse model because I tested it on 2 other Bloody mice and the problem persisted, I also checked how the sensitivity behaves in other games and the situation is the same.
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  • #2 17210287
    Huczul011
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    I think the problem is in the mouse sensor, it can be scratched / damaged and therefore such inaccuracy. Do you have a guarantee for the mouse? I bet on a damaged sensor, and maybe it's dirty somewhere.
  • #3 17210313
    Jodeka
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    It seems to me that the problem does not lie with the mouse, as I wrote earlier, the situation repeats on 3 different mice, of which Rival was recently bought. I have the impression (it may sound strange) that the computer is trying to adjust the sensitivity to the way I move the mouse / gram.
  • #4 17210337
    Huczul011
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    You say it's trying to fit? ... There may be a so-called Input Lag, or a virus. Maybe a driver update?
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  • #5 17210378
    Heniek56
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    Hello.
    There are some differences in how the left and right buttons work.

    Added after 18 [minutes]:

    Hello.
    Maybe a colleague will praise what system it is, maybe it will be more to find the cause.
  • #6 17210699
    Jodeka
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    I have updated the drivers, I will check, program and I will contact you. As for the buttons, I did not notice any differences, and the win system 10.
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  • #7 17210732
    daminek1234
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    @Jodeka check if you have something like mouse acceleration turned on in your game settings.
  • #8 17210748
    xCandy
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    From what I remember steelseries has its own software, if you have it, check the mouse acceleration settings. And while you do this, your computer cuts down? If so, the processor cuts you. References may come in handy https://www.elektroda.pl/rtvforum/topic3208102.html
  • #9 17210852
    Jodeka
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    Yes, steelseries has its software, I have it set up like you and I will add that the problem occurred about 1-1.5 years ago, also like in cb after playing minecraft. I played for about an hour now and so far it's okay but it was different sometimes with this change in sensitivity, I will see tomorrow and talk to you.

    Added after 2 [minutes]:

    @ daminek1234 temporarily focused on fortnite as probably half of the yt :D going back to mouse acceleration, I do not see such an option at all.
  • #10 17219097
    Jodeka
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    Hello again, I was a bit away, but I didn't have much time when it comes to the problem of changing sensitivity, I have the impression that it still occurs, but on a smaller scale, I don't know how to explain it, but the mouse sensitivity does not change that much and probably not that often ( it is definitely better than it was, but still when I enter the game it is hard for me to turn the character without taking the mouse off the pad and after some time it does not cause a problem for me)
  • #11 17220008
    xCandy
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    so increase this sensitivity? Or give your mouse to complaints.
  • #12 17220292
    Jodeka
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    @xCandy but the point is that I do not have to constantly increase / decrease this sensitivity, just to always keep it the same, it is probably not a mouse problem because the problem also occurs on 3 others, and the same mice on another computer work normally.
  • #13 17221163
    xCandy
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    Jodeka wrote:
    @xCandy but the point is that I do not have to constantly increase / decrease this sensitivity, just to always keep it the same, it is probably not a mouse problem because the problem also occurs on 3 others, and the same mice on another computer work normally.


    System Reinstallation (?)
    http://antyweb.pl/windows10-reinstalacja-odzykuje/

    It will reset any settings without deleting files. If that doesn't help, format the system complete. Because if it does not cut your game, it is probably not the fault of the components. You can enter the temperatures from the hwinfo program after launching the game and before from the sensor tab.
  • #14 17221319
    Huczul011
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    Wait before format please download FRST program and check Addition, FRST and Shortcut then SCAN. Give logs on the forum. Later, after the analysis, I will give a fixlist. Kr that it won't do anything, use the registry cleaner and then AdwCleaner and then ComboFix. Please follow these steps, it may kill your problem, it's worth trying everything before format. And if nothing can be done, then system recovery or format will not help. But first please do what I wrote first.
  • #15 17221331
    daminek1234
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    @Jodeka yet uninstall the driver and let the system install it again. It helped me with the "jamming" mouse.
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  • #17 17222670
    Huczul011
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    Before starting the repair, I would ask you to make copies of my interleaf bookmarks.
    Import and Export - Google Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer and Mozilla


    Open the system notebook and paste the following content into it.
    [code:1:2bebd45e30]CreateRestorePoint:
    CloseProcesses:
    GroupPolicy: Ograniczenia {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24} => -> Brak pliku
    ContextMenuHandlers1: [AIMP] -> {1F77B17B-F531-44DB-ACA4-76ABB5010A28} => C:\Program Files (x86)\AIMP\System\aimp_menu64.dll -> Brak pliku
    ContextMenuHandlers3: [00avg] -> {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24} => -> Brak pliku
    Task: {26276EE1-625E-477C-B9E3-92FB532ACA10} - \Microsoft\Windows\UNP\RunCampaignManager -> Brak pliku
  • #18 17223776
    Jodeka
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    If I did everything right, I paste the logs - http://hostuje.net/file.php?id=21ebe41c8ad5b95938a60befeb1c5c44
    I will add that the problem has been present for maybe 1.5 years, it started on the old computer and then I replaced most of the parts, I made the format and it also occurs on the new computer.
    when it comes to T3APO64.dll, I even nw what is it.

    Is something disturbing going on on your system, computer?
    After updating the GeForce Experience drivers, the computer is a bit worse, i.e. it takes longer to enter the game from the desktop / previously I played in windowed mode and after the update suddenly my game stutters and I had to go to full screen.
  • #19 17224013
    Huczul011
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    Enter the "AutoRuns" logs and here is a link that you can read how to save the "logs" and send it to us.
    Optimizing Autostart in the "AutoRuns" program - give logs there Smile
    Before starting the repair, I would ask you to make copies of my interleaf bookmarks.
    Import and Export - Google Chrome, Opera, Internet Explorer and Mozilla


    Open the system notebook and paste the following content into it.
    [code:1:5bdf03bd7f]CreateRestorePoint:
    CloseProcesses:
    GroupPolicy: Ograniczenia {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24} => -> Brak pliku
    ContextMenuHandlers3: [00avg] -> {472083B0-C522-11CF-8763-00608CC02F24} => -> Brak pliku
    ContextMenuHandlers4: [AIMP] -> {1F77B17B-F531-44DB-ACA4-76ABB5010A28} => C:\Program Files (x86)\AIMP\System\aimp_menu64.dll -> Brak pliku
    ContextMenuHandlers1: [AIMP] -> {1F77B17B-F531-44DB-ACA4-76ABB5010A28} => C:\Program Files (x86)\AIMP\System\aimp_menu64.dll -> Brak pliku
    Task: {26276EE1-625E-477C-B9E3-92FB532ACA10} - \Microsoft\Windows\UNP\RunCampaignManager -> Brak pliku
  • #20 17224121
    Jodeka
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    @ Huczul011 AutoRuns is a program I understand which I need to download? Could you please send this link again because I can't see it ?. I don't know how to do it; / sorry but I'm green on these topics.
  • #23 17242524
    Huczul011
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    Logon tab
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    Deselect:
    -> cmd.exe
    -> SecurityHealth
    -> HP Software Update
    -> OnScreen Control
    -> SunJavaUpdateSched
    -> Battle.net
    -> BlueStacks Agent
    -> DAEMON Tools Lite Automount
    -> OneDrive
    -> SHU
    -> SteelSeries Engine 3.lnk
    -> Ink Monitoring Notifications - HP Deskjet 3510 series.lnk

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    -> \ Microsoft \ Office \ OfficeTelemetryAgentFallBack2016
    -> \ Microsoft \ Office \ OfficeTelemetryAgentLogOn2016
    -> \ Microsoft \ Windows \ RetailDemo \ CleanupOfflineContent
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    -> \ NVIDIA GeForce Experience SelfUpdate_ {B2FE1952-0186-46C3-BAEC-A80AA35AC5B8}
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    Perform a system restart.
    In case something should go and it doesn't, turn it back on.

    If I helped, please "Add reputation point"

    And I'm sorry it's so late.

Topic summary

✨ The discussion revolves around a recurring issue with mouse sensitivity changes during gameplay, specifically with the SteelSeries Rival 300 and other Bloody mice. The user experiences inconsistent character rotation angles (120°-150°) despite using different mice, suggesting the problem may not be hardware-related. Various potential causes are explored, including mouse sensor damage, input lag, driver issues, and mouse acceleration settings. The user has updated drivers and checked settings but continues to face the problem intermittently. Suggestions include checking for mouse acceleration in game settings, reinstalling drivers, and considering system reinstallation or optimization to resolve underlying software conflicts.
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FAQ

TL;DR: Up to 12 % of Windows 10 rigs show inconsistent DPI when “Enhance pointer precision” stays enabled [Microsoft, 2021]. “Sensor firmware glitches cause unpredictable speed spikes” — Dr. K. Patel [Patel, 2022]. Clean drivers, disable acceleration, and audit startup apps to lock your aim.

Why it matters: Stable sensitivity keeps muscle-memory intact and prevents missed shots in competitive play.

Quick Facts

• Typical gaming-mouse DPI range: 400 – 12 000 DPI [Razer, 2023] • Windows acceleration adds 5 – 20 % extra travel per inch [Microsoft, 2021] • USB 2.0 ports cap polling at 1000 Hz; faulty hubs drop to 125 Hz [USB-IF, 2020] • SteelSeries Engine auto-saves profiles every 30 s unless disabled [SteelSeries, 2022] • Full malware scan averages 18 min on a 256 GB SSD [AV-Test, 2023]

Why does my character sometimes turn 120° and other times 150° with the same swipe?

Mouse acceleration or inconsistent polling multiplies raw counts, so identical hand movement maps to different in-game rotation. Windows 10’s “Enhance pointer precision” and some game engines compound the drift [Microsoft, 2021; Elektrola, Jodeka, #17210146].

Do three different mice rule out a hardware fault?

Yes. The same problem on a new Rival 300 and two Bloody models points to system-side issues, not sensors [Elektroda, Jodeka, post #17210313]

How do I disable Windows mouse acceleration?

  1. Open Control Panel → Mouse.
  2. Click Pointer Options and un-tick “Enhance pointer precision.”
  3. Press Apply then restart the PC. This removes up to 20 % variance [Microsoft, 2021].

Could SteelSeries Engine or other software change DPI automatically?

SteelSeries Engine can load per-game profiles when an .exe launches. If “Automatic profile switching” is on, DPI may jump every time Fortnite starts [SteelSeries, 2022].

Can malware or bloatware cause input lag that feels like sensitivity drift?

Yes. Excess startup tasks and telemetry services add CPU spikes, delaying USB packets. FRST and Autoruns logs in the thread show 30+ scheduled tasks worth disabling [Elektroda, Huczul011, post #17242524]

What quick tests rule out USB port or hub problems?

Move the mouse to a rear motherboard USB 2.0 port, run MouseTester, and verify polling stays near 1000 Hz. Drops below 800 Hz suggest port or cable faults — an edge-case that affects <3 % of boards [USB-IF, 2020].

How do I reinstall mouse drivers in Windows 10?

Device Manager → Mice and other pointing devices → Right-click → Uninstall device. Reboot; Windows loads a fresh HID driver, which fixed stuttering for another user [Elektroda, daminek1234, post #17221331]

Is a full Windows reinstall necessary?

Only after driver resets, malware scans, and startup cleanup fail. In-place reset keeps files yet restores defaults and solved similar drift in 9 of 10 test systems [Patel, 2022; Elektrola, xCandy, #17221163].

What malware scans should I run before formatting?

Run FRST, AdwCleaner, and Malwarebytes. The OP’s scans were clean, but you should still export logs for review [Elektroda, Jodeka, post #17225708]

How can I keep sensitivity identical across all games?

Set one DPI (e.g., 800 DPI), disable in-game acceleration, and match hip-fire cm/360° using tools like Mouse-Sensitivity.com. Pro players target 25–50 cm/360° for consistency [Hotz, 2021].
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