1 When you use USB 1.0 devices on a USB 2.0 capable system, the device may not function correctly or may have performance issues. 2  To resolve these issues, you may have to replace the USB device with a USB 2.0 capable device. 3  Install the latest updates for Windows and install the latest drivers for the USB device.
What Causes This Problem? The reasons why your mouse may continuously freeze is quite numerous. It could be due to a technical issue, such as low batteries, or it could be due to a connectivity issue, such as a loose or damaged cord. Worst case scenario, your mouse could be defective.
May 26, 2009 2:00am CST. I have no idea what causes my cursor to freeze since it does not effect the rest of my computer. I'm able to use my arrow keys and navigate when this happens. The only way I'm able to solve this is by restarting my computer. Someone told me it was because of my RAM but that made no sense.