Razer mouse does not work with a specific program or game

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This article shows you the troubleshooting steps when your Razer mouse is not working properly with a specific program or game.

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The following factors can cause mouse issues with a specific program or game:

  • Improper hub connections

  • Software bugs

  • Hardware-related issues such as stuck debris and dirty sensors or switches.

Below are the steps to fix mouse issues with a specific program or game.

Note: Check if your device is working properly or if the issue has been resolved for every step taken.

  1. For wired connection, make sure that the device is plugged in directly to a PC and not a USB hub.

  2. For a wireless connection, make sure that the device is plugged in directly to a PC and not a USB hub with a clear line of sight from the mouse to the dongle.

  3. Make sure that the firmware on your Razer mouse is up to date.

  4. Test the device in other applications and see if the issue persists.

  5. If the Razer mouse works fine, then the program is the cause of the issue. Contact the program or game developer to fix the issue.

  6. Test the device with another system if available.

  7. Reset your Razer mouse's Surface Calibration. To do this, check out How to use the Surface Calibration in Razer Synapse 2.0Razer Synapse 3, or Razer Synapse 4 .

  8. Check if any software is causing the issue. Exit all apps by going to System Tray. Locate the Razer Synapse Icon, then right-click and select “Exit All Apps”.

    Razer Synapse Exit All Apps menu

  9. Perform a clean reinstall of Razer Synapse to rule out any installation or update bug causing the issue.
  10. Uninstall the drivers of your Razer mouse. After the uninstallation process, your Razer mouse driver will automatically reinstall.

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